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Foreclosure in Quebec: how it works and what you can do

Hypothecary recourse (Civil Code)Enforcement type
6 to 12 monthsTypical timeline
Redemption availablePay out in full to stop it

Quebec runs on the Civil Code, not common law. The lender's remedies are called hypothecary recourses, the mortgage is a hypothec, and a 60-day prior notice is mandatory before the lender can act. Notaries handle much of the process. Slower and more procedural than the rest of Canada.

The Quebec process, step by step

01

Missed payments (months 1-3)

Internal collections; cure window.

02

Prior notice — préavis d'exercice (month 3-4)

The mandatory 60-day notice registered against the property and served on you. It states which recourse the lender will exercise. Nothing can happen until the 60 days run.

03

Recourse selection (month 5-6)

The lender pursues one of: taking in payment (they take the property, debt extinguished), sale by the creditor, or sale under control of justice (court-supervised).

04

Court involvement (month 6-9)

Sale under control of justice requires court oversight; taking in payment over 50% paid-off equity requires court permission.

05

Sale / transfer (month 9-12)

Property sells or transfers; Civil Code priority rules distribute proceeds.

What's different about Quebec

Tools that help

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Every term in this guide (order nisi, redemption, power of sale) explained in plain English.

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What happens when you reach out — from first call to options report.

Quebec cities we serve

Montreal Quebec City Laval Gatineau Longueuil Sherbrooke Trois-Rivieres Drummondville

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Note: This guide is general information about Quebec foreclosure procedure, not legal advice. Timelines are typical ranges, not guarantees — individual files vary with court schedules, lender behaviour, and how you respond. For advice on your situation, consult a lawyer licensed in Quebec. Foreclosure Support is operated by a Canadian private real estate investor — not a lender, lawyer, or government agency.