The Quebec housing tribunal issued an order that most members of a Montreal family will be permitted to move into their Ahuntsic duplex on September 1, 2026. The decision follows a prior ruling by the tribunal that addressed the family’s housing dispute.
For an indeterminate period, the family had been living in their vehicle and sleeping in the driveway of the duplex while they awaited a final resolution. Their temporary shelter in the driveway was a direct result of the unresolved status of their tenancy.
The tribunal’s latest order specifies that the majority of the family can now occupy the dwelling. The ruling does not detail the exact composition of the household that will be granted access, but it confirms that the majority will be allowed to reside inside the property rather than remain in the driveway.
The decision was rendered after the tribunal reviewed the case and issued an earlier judgment that set the parameters for the family’s living situation. The September 1 implementation date provides a clear timeline for the family to transition from the driveway to the interior of the duplex.
Local authorities and the housing tribunal have not released additional commentary on the broader implications of the ruling. The focus remains on ensuring that the family can move into the residence as ordered.
The family’s situation highlights the role of the Quebec housing tribunal in resolving tenancy disputes and providing pathways for occupants to secure appropriate housing. The upcoming move is expected to conclude the period during which the family had to camp in the driveway, allowing them to resume normal residential life within the Ahuntsic neighbourhood.