Summary#
Montréal city council approved a 24-month lease from the City to Anne-Laure Bixquert, operating as Enlacés. The lease covers a 90-square-foot room at 251, avenue des Pins Ouest, in the Cité-des-Hospitalières, for an atelier (workshop) and office. City staff say the rental supports temporary use of the heritage site.
- The lease starts February 1, 2026, and the rent is $4,012.20, excluding sales taxes.
- Either party may end the lease early by giving 30 days’ notice.
What it means for you#
- Enlacés: May use the room for an atelier and office. It must pay the rent, property taxes and cleaning costs.
- The City: Must provide energy and cover maintenance and repairs. Atelier Entremise manages temporary occupancy of the site.
- Residents: The decision does not directly change residents’ services, taxes or rights.
Money#
The City expects $4,012.20 in rent, plus applicable sales taxes.
- The decision summary lists $4,613.23 total including sales taxes.
- The tenant is responsible for property taxes; the City covers energy, maintenance and repairs. No cost estimate for those City expenses is provided.
- The transaction is exempt from the City’s fee for real-estate transactions.
What is unclear#
- The materials do not give the expected cost of energy, maintenance or repairs.
- The lease terms beyond those described here are not included in the materials.
Case for#
- City staff say the rental supports temporary activities that respect the principles for the site, including protecting its heritage and opening it to the community.
- Staff say the rent falls within the range produced by the City’s appraisal service.
Case against#
- The City’s costs for energy, maintenance and repairs are not stated, so the net financial benefit is unclear.
- Either party can end the lease with 30 days’ notice, which may limit how long the arrangement lasts.