2026 lease form: changes and Plexflow update

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Goal of the article

• Present the changes to the new 2026 lease form
• Explain where and how these changes appear in Plexflow
• Highlight the sections affected: A, B, E, F, and G

Section A – Owner and tenant (new “representation” field)

In section A, a new field is now available concerning representation.

Even though this information could already be indicated before, the option is now clearly provided and it is available for each of the parties (owner and tenant), if needed.

In Plexflow

• The Represented by field is available so that the information displays correctly on the form.

Section B – Storage (new information)

Section B remains almost identical, but a new precision has been added.

It is now possible to indicate:

• the number of storage spaces to which the tenant is entitled
• and the corresponding location

Sections C and D – No change

Sections C and D have not been changed in the new form.

Section E – Right to smoke (new precision)

Section E now includes a precision letting you indicate whether the unit is subject to a rule concerning the right to smoke.

Note

This mention applies to the unit only, and not necessarily to the entire building.

If needed, it can be useful to add a detail in the “Specify” field to avoid any ambiguity.

Section F – Major change (specific cases + maximum rent)

Section F is one of the important changes in the new form. It applies only in two situations:

• Case 1: The unit is located in a building constructed 5 years ago or less
• Case 2: The unit is located in a building whose residential use comes from a change of use dating from 5 years ago or less

If one of the two boxes is checked, you must complete:

• The date when the building was ready for occupancy
• The maximum rent that the lessor will be able to impose in the following 5 years

In Plexflow

• If you check one of the two situations, Plexflow automatically displays the fields to complete.
• To reduce errors, Plexflow also lets you set this information for your future leases.

Section G – The biggest change (notice to the new tenant)

Section G is to be completed when section F does not apply.

You must choose one of the three situations:

• Situation 1: A rent was paid in the preceding 12 months (or a rent set by the TAL during that period)
• Situation 2: No rent was paid in the preceding 12 months
• Situation 3: A unit in a private seniors’ residence / a housing facility with services, or linked to a change of use, while remaining offered for housing purposes

Then, depending on the situation, the form asks you to indicate certain information (e.g. rent amount and frequency).

Finally, if you are in situation 1 or 3, you must indicate whether the unit includes the same services and conditions as before.

If the answer is No, you must specify the differences (services added/removed and costs, if applicable).

How it works in Plexflow (section G)

1. To access section G, you must first confirm that the two situations in section F do not apply (therefore set to “No”).
2. Then, choose one of the three situations according to the one that applies to the unit.
3. Depending on the option chosen, Plexflow automatically guides you to the fields to complete.
4. For example, in situation 1, the platform will ask you to indicate the rent amount, to specify whether the services and conditions are the same, and to indicate the changes if the answer is no.

Important – Legal notice

It is important to specify from the outset that this article does not constitute legal advice and does not replace legal counsel.

Its only goal is to present the changes made to the lease form (in effect since January 1, 2026) as well as the adjustments made in Plexflow to reflect these changes.

Updated on: 12/11/2026