Selling a rented property requires a marketing plan that respects the tenant’s rights and the landlord’s obligations. A realistic timeline and complete information reduce misunderstandings for everyone involved.
Key takeaways
- Gather the lease and schedules, notices, payment records, inclusions, expenses and completed work.
- According to the Tribunal administratif du logement, the tenant must receive 24 hours’ verbal or written notice for each prospective-buyer visit.
- Following a sale, it is the new owner who may begin a repossession process after the sale is completed, not simply after an offer is signed.
Prepare the tenancy file
Gather the lease and schedules, notices, payment records, inclusions, expenses and completed work. Actual income should be distinguished from potential or projected rent.
Clearly present current occupancy and lease terms. A sale should not be marketed as though the unit automatically becomes vacant; lease rights and security of tenure must be considered.
Plan showings respectfully
According to the Tribunal administratif du logement, the tenant must receive 24 hours’ verbal or written notice for each prospective-buyer visit. Visits take place between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., and the tenant may require the owner or representative to accompany the buyer.
Agreed showing windows, predictable communication and a reasonable number of appointments support cooperation. Privacy and peaceful enjoyment remain important throughout the listing period.
Do not promise repossession before checking the rules
Following a sale, it is the new owner who may begin a repossession process after the sale is completed, not simply after an offer is signed. Repossession is governed by permitted purposes, deadlines, notices and certain restrictions.
Because every lease and timeline can change the result, this page provides general information rather than legal advice. Before setting an occupancy date or drafting a condition, verify the file with the TAL, the broker and, when needed, a legal professional.