Prerequisites to Lease

The lease is conditional upon the landlord's full satisfaction with the following reports:

1. Employment Verification: A letter of employment (including salary, position, start date, and employment status) and the most recent pay stub indicating year-to-date earnings.
2. Credit and Rental History Check: A credit report (Equifax or TransUnion, at the tenant's expense) and possibly an Oligny & Thibodeau report.
3. Reference Check: Clause 9.2 of this Promise to Lease applies (the tenant consents to a verification of their payment history and provides references from their previous landlords).

Once the offer is accepted (next steps):

4. Deposit: The tenant agrees to make the initial payment by electronic transfer within 48 hours.
5. Insurance: Proof of liability insurance ($2 million coverage) for the entire term of the lease.
6. Transfer of Services: Hydro-Québec account transfer confirmation letter.
7. Rules: The tenant is responsible for complying with all landlord rules.
8. Rent Payment: The tenant agrees to provide post-dated checks for the entire term of the lease or to make electronic transfers on the 1st of each month.
9. Building Rules: The tenant must read and accept the building's general rules and regulations.
10. Lease Documentation: Draft standard Quebec lease, accompanied by an email consent form.

During the lease:
11. No pets are allowed on the property.
12. The tenant shall not, nor shall the tenant permit anyone to, smoke, vape, or cultivate tobacco, cannabis, or any other illegal substance within the premises or any part of the property.
13. Airbnb or any other short-term subletting is strictly prohibited and will be considered a fundamental breach of the lease.
14. The tenant is responsible for any costs associated with lost keys or access chips.
15. Subletting Prohibited: No subletting or assignment of the lease is permitted without the prior written consent of the landlord and the association.

End of lease:
16. Condition of the accommodation at departure: At the end of the lease, the accommodation must be returned in the same condition as when it was taken possession of, including all inclusions and maintaining the floors and walls in good condition.
17. Mandatory visits: If the lease is not renewed, the tenant must allow visits by future tenants with 48 hours' notice.