Rent increase calculator
Estimate the increase suggested by the TAL for 2026 (base rate 3.1%) and compare it with what your landlord proposes. Before you reply, read your tenant rights.
Capital improvements; amortized at 5%/year
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Suggested increase (TAL)
+$37.20
+3.1 %
Suggested new rent
$1,237/mo
Author's note: receiving an increase notice doesn't mean you have to accept it. You have one month to respond, and silence counts as acceptance — so don't let it sit. If the increase clearly exceeds the suggested rate with no major work, refuse in writing and let the landlord take it to the TAL.
Sources and references
| TAL — official rent-increase calculation tool | tal.gouv.qc.ca |
| TAL — 2026 rent-adjustment calculation | tal.gouv.qc.ca |
Non-binding estimate of the 2026 base rate (3.1%) plus major work (5%/yr). The official TAL calculation includes other components specific to your unit; in case of disagreement, the TAL is the authority.
What to do next
Three useful next steps:
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