Building Rules

Building Regulations form an integral part of the lease. These Regulations will pertain to the Tenants' obligations and the OMHM's obligations.

The Building Regulations are designed to keep the apartments clean and in good shape, the residents safe and secure and a harmonious living environment.

Here is a summary of key regulations applicable to the Soocial Housing Program, the Québec Affordable Rental Program and to residences with services. Further further details, please read your building's complete set of regulations.

 Apartment Maintenance

  • The OMHM provides apartments that are in good shape and makes necessary repairs due to normal wear and tear.
  • Tenants must keep apartments and sanitary fixtures in good condition.
  • Tenants must report any defects
  • Tenants must paint their apartments when their conditions so require.

Building Maintenance

  • The OMHM is responsible for maintaining the building's common areas and grounds.
  • Tenants must keep the building's common areas and grounds clean.
  • Tenant's must keep hallways and stairway landing clear of all encumbrances.
  • Tenants must not harm the vegetation on building grounds.

Hygiene

  • Tenants must dispose of garbage in garbage bags or sealed garbage cans and only at the specified times and locations.

Security and Safety

  • Tenants must keep the apartment's entrance/exit clear of encumbrances.
  • The tenant is responsible for making sure his/her apartment's smoke detector is in proper working order.

Harmonious Living Environment

  • Tenants must not infringe upon the right of other tenants and comply with directiveson this heading.

Occupancy Standards

Low-rent accommodations are subject to occupancy standards that must be observed, because the size of the apartment and amount of the rental depend on the household's composition.

Please read this page to learn who can live with you and under what conditions.

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