35. The board shall authorize a lessor to evict a lessee and demolish a dwelling if it is convinced of the advisability of the demolition, taking into account the public interest and the interest of the parties.
Before deciding an application, the board shall consider the condition of the dwelling, the prejudice caused to the lessees, housing needs in the area, the possibilities of relocating the lessees, the consequences on the quality of life, the urban fabric and the architectural unity of the neighbourhood, the cost of restoration and any other pertinent criterion.
The board shall not, however, authorize the demolition of an immoveable the demolition of which is prohibited by a municipal by-law passed pursuant to paragraph 5 of section 412 of the Cities and Towns Act or pursuant to paragraph l of article 493 of the Municipal Code (chapter C-27.1).