Lease’s Regulations

REGULATION OF THE RESIDENCES

Please note that the regulations in this booklet may be modified from time to time, for the safety of the occupants and for the tranquility of the premises. If significant changes are made, all residents will receive a notice along with the new version of the bylaws.

To ensure peace and security for all of its occupants, the tenant agrees to respect the following regulations:

QUIETNESS

The tenant agrees to use the rented premises strictly as a place of residence, study, and rest.
The tenant must respect everyone's right to peace and quiet. This implies compliance with the following rules:
1. At all times, the tenant agrees to use electronic devices and musical instruments discreetly in their accommodation, preferably with headphones. In common areas (hallways, stairwells, common rooms), electronic devices that emit sound may be used, provided that headphones are used. Hands-free mode or speaker mode is prohibited.
2. Tenants must be as discreet as possible, both inside their apartments and in the common areas of the residence.
3. From 10 p.m. onwards, a calm atmosphere must prevail in the apartments/rooms and common areas of Block G, and by 11 p.m., all noise must cease and visitors must have left.
4. If police intervention is necessary to enforce the residence rules, particularly regarding noise after 11 p.m., the tenants of the apartment will be billed for the cost of the intervention. The first intervention will result in a written warning, and the second intervention will result in a $50 fine.
5. The tenant agrees to occupy the room they have rented alone and by themselves at all times. They are prohibited from subletting or assigning their lease or allowing anyone else to live with them. If a tenant rents two (2) rooms in the same apartment (4 ½), the rental of both rooms shall be considered as a whole. Consequently, the tenant may not, during their occupancy, use only one room for a period of time in order to save the rent for one room, unless prior written authorization has been obtained from the landlord.

BEHAVIOR

The tenant undertakes to abstain from smoking everywhere on the campus (rooms, common areas, corridors, stairs, ground, etc.). A $200 fee will be charged on the first offense and if there is second offense, the renter will be evicted from the residences. The tenant also agrees not to allow third parties to smoke, under penalty of a fine of $ 100.
The tenant also agrees to comply with the provisions of the Tobacco Act (L.R.Q. chapter T-0.01) which applies to all university buildings, including residences. Smoking is also prohibited everywhere on campus. Also, following the recommendations of the World Health Organization and Health Canada, the same rules apply to e-cigarettes, shisha and marijuana.
The possession, consumption, cultivation and trafficking of cannabis or any other drug, in any form whatsoever, is strictly forbidden inside residences and on UQAC campus. The easily recognizable odours of certain drugs can identify the tenant or visitor who violates the regulations. The offender is liable to the following penalties:
1. written warning and $200 fee;
2. expulsion.
The consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly forbidden to anyone, in the corridors and staircases, the entrance halls as well as on the grounds of residences. Consumption inside the apartments must be done in moderation (18 years and older only).
Loitering and noisy gatherings are not tolerated in the common areas of residences, corridors and staircases, entrance halls and residences; fires are also not allowed on the grounds of residences.
The tenant found guilty of theft, immorality, physical or psychological harassment, misconduct or disorder, is liable to receive a notice of eviction, all without prejudice to any other remedy by the lessor. No intimidation (physical or psychological), discrimination, or racism is tolerated within the residences. Tenants may be subject to eviction notices, if necessary.
Any kind of business or solicitation is prohibited in residences.

CLEANLINESS

The tenant agrees to deposit all the waste in the appropriate places. The grounds, the laundry room, the corridors and the stairwells are not garbage cans. The tenant must therefore deposit garbage and recyclable materials in bags and these must be placed in the bins / bins provided for this purpose.
The tenant may not own or allow access to the residences to any animal whatsoever, with the exception of a certified guide dog or service animal, if the tenant or visitor is blind or has reduced mobility. The tenant must provide the residence management with medical justification for this.
After each use, the tenant must leave the common areas in a suitable state and free of personal items, waste and recyclable materials, so that everyone can fully enjoy.
The tenant and his roommates must clean the common areas on a regular basis (weekly), together or in turn, according to the agreement between them; as well as the departure or arrival of a new roommate.
The tenant will have to do a complete cleaning of his room and the common areas before his departure for the break weeks or the holidays. An inspection will be done.
Tires, bicycles and other items of the same type must not be placed in the room or apartment.
Exterminator fees could be charged back to the tenant if it is demonstrated (by the exterminator's report) that it is the tenant who is responsible for the presence of bedbugs, cockroaches or other harmful insects requiring an extermination operation. Extermination costs are very expensive. In this sense, the following instructions must be followed to avoid the presence or multiplication of harmful insects:

tenants who buy bulk food (rice, spices, flour, couscous, legumes, etc.) must place these foods in hermetically sealed containers;
cooked food must be placed in the refrigerator; no food should be left on counters;
Household and proper waste management should be done regularly;
Tenants must inform the landlord as soon as the presence of a pest is suspected;
When returning from a trip, the renter must check his luggage and other items brought on the trip; if necessary, he properly cleans his clothes and suitcases upon his return.

The exterminator's travel expenses will be charged to the tenant if the dwelling is not prepared in accordance with the instructions, if treatment is refused or if access to the dwelling is prevented or refused.
The tenant undertakes to dispose of certain property if, in the opinion of the exterminator retained by the SIUQ, this solution is necessary to eradicate bedbugs, vermin, rodents or insects of any kind, within the timeframe set by the exterminator.

STATE AND USE OF THE PREMISES

In addition to the prohibition to paint all or part of the leased premises, the lessee undertakes not to make any changes or alteration in the said premises, to keep in good condition the furniture, the equipment as well as any object placed at his disposal, and to leave in their respective places, for common use, the furnishing of apartments, rooms and other rooms.
Tenants are strictly prohibited from carrying out repairs themselves in the buildings, both inside and outside.
Tenants agree to promptly inform management of any defects or damage to the premises and rented furniture, as well as to common areas. Failure to do so may result in the tenant being held liable for any damage. Requests must be made using the form available on our website.
It is strictly forbidden to display or allow the display of documents, services, or products in the common areas of the building or to distribute or allow the distribution of documents, services, or products in the building or at the doors of the building's apartments without the consent of SIUQ management.
Tenants may bring in furniture in addition to that already provided, with the exception of the items listed below, provided that such additions have been approved in writing by the residence management:
a) It is prohibited to add mattresses, loveseats, sofas, or any other upholstered furniture not provided by the residences to apartments or rooms.
b) Any addition of furniture must be approved by management prior to purchase and delivery.
Subject to management approval, the use of a small refrigerator of less than 5 cubic feet (140 liters) with a built-in freezer is permitted in the rooms, as long as they do not obstruct access to the room or its evacuation in case of emergency.
Cooking is prohibited in the rooms. The tenant agrees to use cooking appliances (hot air fryer, toaster, hot plate or induction cooktop, stove, fondue or raclette pan, etc.) in the kitchen only.
Newton sector: the tenant agrees not to install an air conditioning unit in the window. Only portable units may be used, and installation must be approved by the maintenance manager and will incur an additional cost of $60 per month + usage taxes.
The tenant agrees not to post or attach anything to the walls, doors, or woodwork of the rented premises. The only products permitted for posting signs on the walls are white adhesive putty and 3M wall mounting strips. In addition, no type of hook may be attached to the apartment or furniture. If, when the posters are removed, the surface of the wall, door, furniture, or woodwork is damaged, the repair costs will be borne by the tenant.
The tenant agrees not to place anything in the windows or use them as a clothesline. The tenant also agrees not to open or leave windows open during the winter season (November 1 to April 1) as they may warp, fail to close properly, or break, and if repairs are necessary, the tenant will be responsible for the costs.
The tenant agrees not to remove or modify the window screens, except to wash them at the end of their stay.

SHARED LIVING
Tenants living in shared accommodation must complete the cohabitation logbook to establish rules for living with their roommates. It is the student's responsibility to complete it within a few days of arriving at the residences and to submit a copy to management if they wish. Management will refer tenants to this tool in the event of conflict(s) if it has not been completed beforehand.
Tenants living in shared accommodation are responsible for dividing the weekly cleaning tasks for the common areas of Resident Handbook – UQAC Student Residences February 2026 – Page 7 the apartment with their roommates.

SECURITY

Frying is strictly prohibited. Only the use of an air fryer is permitted for foods traditionally cooked in oil. T Too many fires are caused by frying on the stove, this regulation must be monitored, to ensure the safety of all residents. A fee of $100 will be charged to the tenant if it is found by a member of the SIUQ team or another tenant that the rules have not been respected.
The lessee undertakes not to keep or use in the building (or on the building's grounds) the following apparatus and objects :
1. any appliance requiring the use of flammable materials (fondue dish, etc.);
2. natural Christmas tree;
3. additional heating system;
4. gas, coal or electric barbecue;firearm and stab;
5. flammable, explosive, corrosive or otherwise damaging substance;
6. portable stove or refrigerator (One additional freezer per apartment is allowed);
7. air conditioner (see with management accepted facilities and electricity charges extra);
8. portable washer or dryer;
9. dishwasher, portable or not ;
10. crypto Mining rigs in any ways or forms.
It is illegal, within the meaning of the law (Criminal Code of Canada), to set off the alarm system or to use fire hoses and fire extinguishers without a valid reason. Expenses incurred as a result of such use will be billed to the tenant.
It is forbidden at all times to deactivate smoke detectors and thermal detectors, or to mask them in any way whatsoever. The offender is subject to the following penalties: 1. written warning on file + $100 fine 2. Eviction from residence.
The tenant agrees to always lock, in his absence, his room/apartment ; to ensure the cleanliness of the leased premises in particular, and common places in general; to close windows and take any other action to protect the property.
It is strictly forbidden for the tenant to reproduce the access keys of the residences. In the event of the loss of a key, it will be possible to obtain a new key but the tenant will bear the costs. The tenant will have to pay $ 40 (taxes included) for a keychain lost which amount is due upon delivery of the replacement keychain. For tenants in Building G, the amount will be $50 (including taxes) to cover the cost of the electronic chip.
The doors of rooms and apartments must be freed from any constraint when they are opened (shoes, carpets or other) so that they can be opened in case of emergency.
The tenant undertakes not to leave anything in the corridors, on the steps and staircase steps as well as in the entrance hall of the building (e.g. carpets, bicycles, garbage cans, boots, skis, etc.).

ADMINISTRATION

The tenant agrees to pay his rent at the agreed time by lease (the 1st of each month) by, by postdated check (payable to the Université du Québec), in cash, by debit card, Interac^Md transfer, by pre-authorized withdrawal or online payment (if you have an account with RBC, Desjardins or the National Bank). Starting on the 7th day of each month, UQAC Finance and the TAL are contacted if unjustified late payment continues. If the tenant is in default of payment after the twenty-first (21st) day of the month, their file will automatically be transferred to the TAL, at their expense. The TAL may issue an eviction order in addition to demanding payment of all unpaid monthly rent, as well as the costs and interest incurred by all of these proceedings.
The landlord is the sole responsible for the assignment of rooms and the tenant agrees to accept this assignment and to facilitate the integration of roommates.
The lessee shall enter into and maintain in force, throughout the duration of his lease and / or occupation of the leased premises, a civil liability lessee insurance of not less than 2 millions dollars.
Even during the lease, in the event of a breach of any of the commitments made by the tenant, the landlord may relocate or evict a tenant if, in the opinion of the Residence Management, such relocation or departure is in the interest of the tenant, their roommates, the landlord or the community.
During the term of the lease and at the end of the lease, the tenant agrees that the landlord will inspect the room he occupies as well as the common areas. In the event of damage to the premises and the rented property, or if rented furniture is missing, or if repairs or modifications have been carried out by the tenant, without prior authorization from the landlord or failing to comply with the rules of the In the art, the landlord will estimate the costs of restoring the premises and property and will inform the tenant.
If damage is found in the tenant's room, the tenant must pay the full cost. If damages are found in the common areas and if it cannot, beyond a reasonable doubt, assign sole responsibility to one or more individuals, then each tenant will be allocated a share of the costs, pro-rated to the space he occupies in the unit.

LEASE MANAGEMENT

A lease is a contract and must be respected. Exceptionally, the tenant can terminate his lease. A penalty corresponding to half a month's rent, in addition to rents due and / or in progress, is required :

a) In the event that the tenant is no longer registered at UQAC or its partner university (upon presentation of a written certificate from the registrar of UQAC or the partner university at the residence rental office), he/she may terminate without penalty only if a notice of at least one month has been given before his/her departure, and if the payment of the rents due and/or in progress have been made. A penalty equivalent to half a month's rent is applicable if your certificate reaches us less than 30 days before your departure.

b) When he is a part-time student (11 credits or less per semester): upon presentation of written proof (from the UQAC registrar) to the residence rental office 30 days before the date of his departure, the student may terminate his lease in addition to paying the rents due and/or in progress and the penalty equivalent to ½ month's rent.

c)When he has a lease until May and makes a request to terminate on December 31, upon presentation of a written notice to the rental office before November 15, the student may terminate without penalty only if all payments rent, including that for the entire month of December, have been made. In addition, the tenant agrees to leave the residences BEFORE December 21, (all subject to the provisions of the Civil Code of Quebec).

d) If the lessee wishes to terminate his lease before the scheduled term for any reason other than those listed above, he undertakes to give one (1) month's notice to the lessor. He undertakes to pay, in addition to all rents due and in progress, a sum representing a month's rent. In addition to the conditions stipulated above, the tenant will remain responsible for all the obligations arising from his lease and will only be released from them if a new tenant signs a new lease to replace the outgoing tenant and the first month's rent has been been paid by the new tenant.

e) In all other cases, the termination request will be reviewed individually and the tenant will remain responsible for the obligations (rent payments) arising from the lease until the end of the lease. A penalty equal to half a month's rent, in addition to rents due and / or in progress, will be required. However, if a new tenant signs a new lease to replace the outgoing tenant, the tenant will not have to pay subsequent rents until the end of the lease and will thus be released from their obligations.

When an action is taken by the tenant to change apartment or room, an administrative fee of $ 100 will be payable at any time, except in exceptional circumstances. Upon departure, the tenant agrees to return the keys in person to a person authorized by the landlord and to return the premises in the same condition as on arrival, in order to recover his deposit, if applicable.
Upon departure, the tenant agrees to return the keys in person to a person authorized by the landlord and to return the premises in good condition, clean and free of all personal effects.as on arrival, in order to recover his deposit, if applicable.

INTERNET SERVICE

The Société immobilière (SIUQ) provides Internet access to residential users (100Mbp download, 50Mbps upload). This service is intended primarily for academic use, personal use is however tolerated within reasonable limits. In order to ensure the best possible service for all, the WIFI network is protected and monitored and the use of certain protocols and sites for movie or music downloads is blocked and / or monitored. For WIFI, you will receive on your arrival a username and password that you must not communicate. The tenant will not deprogram or modify the equipment at his disposal (modem, router).

The tenant agrees to check his email regularly to see the communications sent to all residents.

The tenant shall not install a router in their apartment so as not to cause interference and affect the quality of service for other users.

In addition, if the lessor, as an Internet provider, is required to pay a fine as a result of the tenant's default, the latter must repay the tenant in full. Each outlet is identified individually, so it is possible to trace the source of the illegal uses of the network.

NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATION

The Regulations of the Residences are an integral part of the Lease. Non-compliance with the obligations of the Lease, the Civil Code of Québec and the applicable legal framework, as well as non-compliance with the Regulations of the Residences by the Tenant, may result in consequences.

The management of the residences may take appropriate measures to ensure compliance with these regulations, including requiring the departure of a tenant in the event of a breach of any of the tenant's commitments under the lease if, in the opinion of the manager of the residences, such departure is in the interest of the other tenants or of the residences. Such tenant shall remain liable for any claim for damages or any other claim of any nature whatsoever that the University may have against such tenant. Management reserves the right to refuse any future request for residence.