Find a serious, verified tenant — without losing your evenings to it.
Full-service tenant placement for owners in Montreal, Laval and Longueuil. Coordinated by a real-estate broker on our team, all the way to the lease signing.
The service in brief
What is tenant placement?
Tenant placement is a full-service offering that handles everything leading up to the lease signing: listing launch, inbound filtering, visits, file verification, recommendation of the best profile, and coordination of the lease signing between owner and tenant.
One mission: hand you a tenant chosen with full confidence.
Our commitment
AA Location supports the owner through the entire rental process, from the unit going to market through to the lease signing between owner and tenant, coordinated by one of our real-estate brokers.
Our method
From empty unit to signed lease — in 7 clear steps.
A structured, transparent process aligned with Quebec rules. You always know where you stand.
Free evaluation
On-site visit or remote review, recommended rent and ideal-tenant profile for your unit.
Listing launch
Photos, optimized copy, and distribution on the right channels in Montreal, Laval and Longueuil.
Inbound filtering
All inquiries received, initial filtering, first qualifying questions handled for you.
Pre-screening & file request
For shortlisted applicants: income, prior-landlord references, identity.
Visit coordination
Group or individual visits, your call — you can attend or let us run them.
Full verification
With written consent: credit, references, employment, rental history. Clear summary report.
Lease signing coordinated
Our real-estate broker coordinates the signing between you and the tenant. TAL-compliant lease and annexes.
Legal compliance
Objective selection criteria
AA Location strictly applies Quebec's Charter of Human Rights and Freedomsand the directives of the Tribunal administratif du logement.
What we assess
- Payment capacity (stable income vs rent)
- File seriousness (complete, professional documents)
- Prior-landlord references (at least one)
- Rental history (stability, average tenancy length)
- Compliance (identity, legal status in Canada)
- Explicit consent to verification
- Employment or income stability
- Quality and consistency of provided information
What we never assess
- Origin, ethnicity, nationality
- Religion, sexual orientation, gender identity
- Family status, pregnancy, presence of children
- Age (except legal majority)
- Disability
- Social status
- Any personal condition protected by Quebec's Charter
Rigorous verification
Tenant file verification — with consent
With written consent from the candidate, we run the following verifications and hand you a clear summary report for each shortlisted applicant.
Credit verification
Equifax or TransUnion report, with the candidate's written consent.
References
Validation of at least one prior-landlord reference.
Employment & income
Direct validation with the employer or via official documents.
Rental history
Verification of public TAL rulings — only legally accessible information.
Identity
Validation of the identification documents provided.
File consistency
Holistic analysis: do the pieces tell the same story?
Professional support
The role of the real-estate broker
A real-estate broker on the AA Location team handles the final coordination with the chosen applicant and the lease signing.
Important
The lease is signed between you (the owner) and the tenant. AA Location acts as a professional intermediary and facilitator. You keep all of your rights and decision-making power.
All of our brokers are registered with the OACIQ (Quebec's regulatory body for real-estate brokerage).
What our broker does
- Verifies the file is complete before signing
- Coordinates exchanges between you and the chosen applicant
- Walks both parties through the TAL lease and annexes
- Coordinates the signing, in person or via e-signature
- Verifies the recommended annexes are compliant
- Stays available for basic legal questions
Comparison
Why not do it alone?
Many owners try to lease on their own. Here's what concretely changes when you go through a specialized placement service.
Why not just Kijiji or Marketplace?
A platform posts your listing. It doesn't select your tenant.
It's the difference between posting a job ad and hiring an employee. The platform brings applicants. You're left alone facing the most important decision.
AA Location does the step that actually matters: the selection.
And vs a property-management firm?
Property-management firms mostly handle long-term management of multi-unit buildings. Tenant placement is often a side service.
AA Location does the opposite: tenant placement is our primary service. Property management is offered as an option, after placement.
Questions owners ask us.
Twelve clear answers to help you decide with confidence.
Get my evaluationWhat's the difference between AA Location and a property-management firm?+
Property-management firms mostly handle long-term management of multi-unit buildings. Tenant placement is often a side service for them. At AA Location, it's the opposite: placement is our primary service. We focus all of our energy on the step that matters most — choosing the right tenant. Property management is offered as an option, after placement.
How much does the tenant placement service cost?+
Our fees are transparent and shared during the free evaluation. They vary based on unit type, city, and file complexity. As a benchmark, a placement typically costs less than one month of lost rent — and far less than dealing with a bad tenant later.
How long will it take to lease my unit?+
Time-to-lease depends on the market, the season, and the asking rent. In Montreal, Laval or Longueuil, the average for a well-prepared placement is 2 to 4 weeks. We give you a realistic estimate during the free evaluation.
Who picks the tenant in the end?+
You do. AA Location filters, verifies, and presents the best candidates with a clear summary report for each one. The final decision is always yours.
Is the lease signed with AA Location?+
No. The lease is signed between you (the owner) and the tenant. Our real-estate broker coordinates the signing and ensures compliance, but you remain the signing owner.
What documents do you ask the candidate for?+
Identification, proof of income, prior-landlord references, consent to credit verification, and any document that helps assess the file's stability (tax notice, employer letter as needed).
Do you verify discriminatory criteria?+
No, never. We strictly apply Quebec's Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. No assessment based on origin, religion, family status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, age (except legal majority) or any other protected criterion. We assess only objective criteria: payment capacity, references, rental history, stability.
What happens if the tenant doesn't pay?+
No service can guarantee payment 100%. But the rigour of our verification (income, credit, references) drastically reduces this risk. If you add the property management option, we also support you in any follow-up steps.
Are you OACIQ-registered real-estate brokers?+
Yes. Our real-estate brokers are registered with the OACIQ (Quebec's regulatory body for real-estate brokerage). It's a guarantee of professionalism and protection for you.
Which cities do you cover?+
Current phase: Montreal, Laval and Longueuil (including Vieux-Longueuil, Saint-Hubert and Greenfield Park). Expansion across Quebec is coming.
Do I have to take the property management option?+
No. Property management is offered as an option, after placement. Many owners manage the unit themselves once the right tenant is in place.
How do I get started?+
Request your free evaluation. Within 24 business hours, a member of our team contacts you to understand your situation and propose a clear path forward — no commitment.
Related services
Go deeper into one part of the service.
Tenant placement is a complete process. These pages dig into the key steps and specific situations.
Tenant selection
How we present finalist candidates for your decision.
Learn moreFile verification
Credit, references, employment, TAL — with consent, fully compliant.
Learn moreLease signing
Coordinated by an OACIQ broker. The lease is signed between you and the tenant.
Learn moreRent out my condo
Coordination with the co-ownership syndicate, compatible profile.
Learn moreRent out my duplex / triplex
Objective cohabitation criteria, no discrimination.
Learn moreOwner advice
Practical articles on placement, screening, and the TAL lease.
Learn moreCity coverage
Tenant placement — by city.
Our city pages cover the local rental market, average placement times, and neighborhood specifics.
Placement in Montreal
Plateau, Petite-Italie, Rosemont, Sud-Ouest and the wider Greater Montreal area.
See city pagePlacement in Laval
Chomedey, Sainte-Dorothée, Pont-Viau, Vimont and other Laval districts.
See city pagePlacement in Longueuil
Vieux-Longueuil, Saint-Hubert, Greenfield Park, Brossard coming soon.
See city pageGo further
Related reading
Dig deeper into these topics with our dedicated articles.
How to find a good tenant in Montreal in 2026
A complete method to find a serious tenant in Montreal: what defines a 'good tenant', common pitfalls, mandatory verifications, and when to hand placement over to a specialized agency.
How to pre-screen a serious tenant in Montreal
Pre-screening is the step that separates an efficient search from wasted time. Here's the complete method: qualifying questions, warning signals, and pitfalls to avoid — applied to the Montreal, Laval and Longueuil market.
5 objective criteria for picking the right tenant in Quebec
In Quebec, tenant selection must rest on objective criteria only. Here are the 5 criteria that make the difference — and the list of those you can never use.
Comparing tenant candidates without discriminating — the defensible method
When 2 or 3 files look equivalent, how do you decide without risking a CDPDJ complaint? Objective 6-criterion method, defensible documentation, and legal tie-breaker rules.
Kijiji, Marketplace and Centris vs a tenant placement service
A platform posts your listing. A placement service selects your tenant. Here are the concrete differences, the real costs, and when each option is the right one.
Montreal property owner: lease alone or use an agency?
Hidden costs, real time invested, legal risks, and tenant quality: an honest comparison to decide whether to lease alone or hand placement over to an agency in Montreal.
How to rent out your Longueuil condo: complete landlord guide
South Shore condo market (Old Longueuil, Saint-Hubert, Greenfield Park, Brossard, Saint-Lambert), REM effect, co-ownership bylaws, tenant profile and placement strategy — rent quickly, at the right price, with zero costly mistakes.
OACIQ Broker & Tenant Placement: Why a Licensed Broker Changes Everything
Hiring a real-estate broker registered with OACIQ for tenant placement isn't just an extra service — it changes the legal framework, available recourse, and owner protection. The concrete difference in Montreal, Laval and Longueuil.
How much does tenant placement cost in Quebec: pricing, ROI and comparisons
Typical Quebec tenant placement pricing, what's included, how it compares to property management and DIY, and the real ROI calculation for a landlord.
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