Quebec landlords cannot ask for a deposit of any kind. Here is what the law allows instead.
Largest total deposit allowed
$0.00
Quebec does not allow deposits of any kind. A landlord can ask only for the first month of rent in advance.
| Deposit limit | Quebec landlords cannot ask for a deposit of any kind: no security, damage, pet or key deposit. The only money a landlord can ask for up front is the first month of rent. |
|---|---|
| Pet deposits | Pet deposits are banned along with every other kind of deposit. |
| Interest | Not applicable, because deposits are not allowed. |
| Returning the deposit | Not applicable, because deposits are not allowed. |
| Disputes | Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) |
There is nothing to calculate: the largest deposit allowed in Quebec is $0.
Say the rent is $1,800 a month.
| Step | How | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit | Not allowed | $0.00 |
| Largest total deposit | Same as above | $0.00 |
Quebec does not allow deposits of any kind. A landlord can ask only for the first month of rent in advance.
This page explains the general rules for private rentals and is not legal advice. Rules differ for some kinds of housing, and they change. For a specific situation, check with the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL).
Checked against these official sources on September 27, 2026:
Quebec landlords cannot ask for a deposit of any kind: no security, damage, pet or key deposit. The only money a landlord can ask for up front is the first month of rent.
Pet deposits are banned along with every other kind of deposit.
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