CCQ-1991 - Civil Code of Québec

Section 1965 Disposition versions

2024-02-21

1965. The lessor shall pay to the evicted lessee reasonable moving expenses as well as an indemnity equal to one month’s rent for each year of uninterrupted lease of the dwelling by the lessee, which indemnity may not however exceed an amount representing 24 months’ rent or be less than an amount representing 3 months’ rent. If the lessee considers that the injury suffered warrants a greater indemnity, the lessee may apply to the court to have the amount fixed.

Unless the court decides otherwise, the indemnity is payable at the expiry of the lease; the moving expenses are payable on presentation of vouchers.

1991, c. 64, a. 1965; I.N. 2014-05-01; 2024, c. 2, s. 12.

2014-05-01

1965. The lessor shall pay an indemnity equal to three months’ rent and reasonable moving expenses to the evicted lessee. If the lessee considers that the injury he suffers warrants greater damages, he may apply to the court to have the amount fixed.

The indemnity is payable at the expiry of the lease; the moving expenses are payable on presentation of vouchers.

1991, c. 64, a. 1965; I.N. 2014-05-01.

1994-01-01

1965. The lessor shall pay an indemnity equal to three months’ rent and reasonable moving expenses to the evicted lessee. If the lessee considers that the prejudice he sustains warrants a greater amount of damages, he may apply to the court for the fixing of the amount of the indemnity.

The indemnity is payable at the expiry of the lease; the moving expenses are payable on presentation of vouchers.

1991, c. 64, a. 1965.