CMHC 2023 Landlord Survey in Québec

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Understanding the dynamics of landlord decision-making is key to creating fair and effective rental housing policies. To fill a critical research gap, CMHC conducted a pilot survey in partnership with the Corporation des propriétaires immobiliers du Québec to examine how landlords make operational decisions across all stages of tenancy. This Research Insight discusses the results.

Author:: CMHC
Document Type:: PDF
Date Published:: February 6, 2025

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Key highlights

Most landlords owned 1 to 9 rental units, with 63.5% identifying as male and 40.4% aged 50 to 64.
Landlords primarily used platforms like Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace to advertise units, focusing on credit checks and income proof.
Common challenges included poor maintenance and tenant interference, with 43.8% taking steps to remove tenants, often through formal processes.