TAL Repossession Form 809A-E Quebec: How to Fill It Out Correctly

Which Form You Need

The TAL's current model notice for repossessing a dwelling in Quebec is Form TAL-809A-E — the Notice of Repossession. The TAL recommends using its model. A different notice may still be valid if it contains the legally required information, but a homemade letter or outdated template risks having the notice declared invalid.

The form is available free from the TAL website (tal.gouv.qc.ca) under Modèles d'avis. Always download the current version — the TAL updates forms periodically, and using an obsolete edition is a recognized ground for invalidation.

The tenant's current response model is Form TAL-811A-E. That one is for your tenant, not for you.

Mandatory Information on the Notice

Complete the current notice model accurately. Here is what each part requires:

Landlord identification: your full legal name exactly as it appears on the title deed registered in the Registre foncier. If there are co-owners, all must be named. A corporate name here will void the entire notice — only natural persons can repossess.

Tenant identification: the full legal name of every tenant on the lease. The notice must be sent to each tenant individually; if the lease names two people and you address only one, the notice may be challenged.

Dwelling address: the complete civic address of the unit, including apartment or unit number.

Legal ground: the form has a section specifying repossession under Article 1957 CCQ. Check the correct box and do not leave it ambiguous.

Beneficiary details: the name of the person who will occupy the unit (you or your family member) and their specific relationship to you — "my daughter," "my father," "myself." Vague descriptions like "a relative" are insufficient.

Effective date: the exact date you intend repossession to take effect. For a fixed-term lease, the notice sets repossession upon expiry; for an indeterminate lease, enter the anticipated repossession date.

Statutory text: the form includes mandatory passages about the tenant's right to refuse, the one-month response period, and the senior tenant protection provisions under Article 1959.1 CCQ. These passages must be present and legible. Do not cross them out or modify them.

Common Mistakes That Invalidate the Notice

The TAL sees these errors repeatedly:

1. Wrong entity: notice issued in the name of a holding company instead of the individual owner
2. Missing beneficiary relationship: naming the beneficiary without specifying their relationship to the landlord
3. Wrong form: using Form TAL-815A-E (eviction) when the situation calls for Form TAL-809A-E (repossession), or vice versa
4. Incomplete tenant names: omitting a co-tenant listed on the lease
5. Imprecise date: writing "around July 2027" instead of "July 1, 2027"
6. Missing statutory text: removing or obscuring the mandatory tenant rights passages

Any of these can result in the notice being struck down at the TAL; an invalid notice may mean the lease renews and repossession must wait for a later cycle.

Serving the Completed Form

Once the notice is properly completed, it must be served on each tenant individually through a method that lets you prove the date of service and receipt, such as a judicial bailiff, registered mail, or personal hand delivery with signed acknowledgment.

Keep the original and a copy of the served notice, along with the proof of service (bailiff's report or postal delivery slip), in your file. You will need these if the matter goes to a TAL hearing.

After Service

The tenant has one month to respond; Form TAL-811A-E is the response model. Under Bill 31, silence counts as refusal. If the tenant refuses or stays silent, file your TAL application within one month of the refusal or response deadline. The filing fee is $92 as of April 2026.

For a step-by-step walkthrough of the entire notice process — from form completion through service and TAL filing — the Quebec landlord's repossession guide covers each stage with the current forms, deadlines, and procedural requirements.

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