Canada · QC
Evicting a bad tenant in Quebec costs ~$10,084.
That's the typical combined hit from filing fees, 4 months of lost rent, property damage, legal costs, and turnover — per bad tenant. Here's the full breakdown and a calculator for your specific situation.
How Quebec handles evictions
Non-payment files heard relatively quickly; other grounds slower.
Most of that loss is preventable.
Bad tenants almost always leave a paper trail — the problem is that most landlords don't check carefully. Here's what a proper screening catches before you sign the lease.