Quebec Court Considers Legal Right for Tenants to Keep Pets
The Quebec Court of Appeal examined arguments on granting renters a legal right to keep pets, a decision that could set a province‑wide precedent.
GMNA Montreal
On October 14, 2026, the Quebec Court of Appeal heard arguments about whether the right of tenants to keep pets should be protected by law.
The case arrives amid provincial housing regulations that do not guarantee renters the ability to have pets, and a ruling could create a province‑wide precedent on the issue.
