CCQ-1991 - Civil Code of Québec

Section 1939 Disposition versions

2011-11-30

1939. If no one is living with the lessee at the time of his or her death, the liquidator of the succession or, if there is no liquidator, an heir may resiliate the lease by giving the lessor two months’ notice within six months after the death. The resiliation takes effect before the two-month period expires if the liquidator or the heir and the lessor so agree or when the dwelling is re-leased by the lessor during that same period.

If part of the rent covers the cost of services of a personal nature provided to the lessee, the liquidator or the heir is only required to pay that part of the rent that relates to the services which were provided during the lifetime of the lessee. The same applies to the cost of such services if they are provided by the lessor under a contract separate from the lease.

1991, c. 64, a. 1939; 2011, c. 29, s. 5.

1994-01-01

1939. If no one is living with the lessee at the time of his death, the liquidator of the succession or, failing him, an heir may resiliate the lease by giving notice of three months to the lessor within six months after the death.

1991, c. 64, a. 1939.