• How to comply with regulations

Whether you are an owner or tenant, there are numerous things to consider in order to maintain a healthy and safe living environment.

 Find out what you need to watch out for in your building or dwelling unit.

A healthy home

Safety

A dwelling must be safe at all times. The following safety factors must be considered:

• means of evacuation
• number of exits
• integrity, configuration and lighting of a means of evacuation, and proper signage
• fire protection
• fire separations between the parts of a building
• cellular plastic protection
• smoke detectors
• fire detection and alarm systems
• portable fire extinguishers, standpipe and hose systems
• heating devices
• banisters and hand rims

For complete details on the regulations in force and the provisions specific to rooming houses, please see the By-law concerning the sanitation, maintenance and safety of dwelling units (in French).

2018-2021 Action Plan

With the 2018-2021 Action Plan for Decent Housing Conditions (in French), we are continuing our commitment to improve living conditions for tenants and the quality of housing across Montréal.

Notice of deterioration entered in the land register

If the owner fails to take the necessary corrective action, the city can enter a notice of deterioration in the land register. An adjustment notice is issued when the dwelling is deemed compliant again.

You can access data on notices of deterioration issued since 2012 that the city has entered in its open data portal.