A report released on June 15, 2026 indicates that the number of housing repossession requests filed with the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) has risen to three times the level recorded twelve years earlier. The data were compiled by the Regroupement des comités logement et associations de locataires du Québec (RCLALQ) in partnership with TAL, highlighting a sustained upward trend in eviction‑related filings across the province.
The threefold increase reflects a cumulative rise in cases submitted to the administrative tribunal over the 12‑year period covered by the study. While the report does not break down the figures by region or by year, the overall growth pattern points to a significant escalation in the volume of disputes concerning housing repossession.
According to the analysis, the surge in repossession requests coincides with broader pressures on housing affordability in Quebec. Recent research cited by the report shows a sharp rise in eviction‑related cases, suggesting that more tenants are encountering difficulties in maintaining their rental agreements amid rising costs and limited supply.
Tenant advocacy groups, represented by RCLALQ, have responded to the findings by urging the introduction of rent‑control measures. The organization argues that such policies would help protect renters who are increasingly finding it hard to defend against eviction proceedings. The call for rent control is presented as a response to the documented increase in repossession filings and the accompanying strain on housing stability.
The Tribunal administratif du logement continues to process the growing number of requests, while the provincial government has been asked to consider regulatory options that could mitigate the trend. The report underscores the need for policy attention to the evolving dynamics of Quebec's rental market, as the province confronts ongoing challenges related to housing affordability and tenant security.