Overview:

• Parties: Gerbeco Inc. and Marc Germain (Plaintiffs) vs. Axcès Trigone Le Nicolas, Le Maizerets, Le Guillaume, and two additional entities (Defendants).
• Claim: Plaintiffs sought $18,050.34 for unpaid invoices related to real estate leasing services provided to the defendants.
• Counterclaim: Defendants counterclaimed $33,590.33, alleging unauthorized commissions, improper withholding of tenant payments, and failure to pay rent by Marc Germain.

Key Facts:

• Gerbeco facilitated the leasing of new apartments for Axcès Trigone properties.
• Oral contract terms included fixed commissions per lease term (e.g., $525 for one-year leases).
• Defendants alleged Gerbeco improperly claimed duplicate commissions and withheld tenant payments as advances against commissions.

Judgment Highlights:

1. Validity of the Contract:

   • The court confirmed the oral agreement but found no evidence that lease renewals or assignments were included in commissionable services.
   • Duplicate commissions amounting to $5,975 were deducted, reducing Gerbeco's claim to $12,075.34.

2. Defendants’ Counterclaim:

   • Defendants failed to provide convincing evidence for unauthorized commissions or mishandling of tenant payments.
   • Claims for unpaid rent linked to Germain’s tenancy were not addressed, as these were previously adjudicated by a rental tribunal.

3. Solidary Liability:

   • Axcès Trigone Le Nicolas, Le Maizerets, and Le Guillaume were deemed jointly liable for the debt, given their shared control and operations.

4. Other Defendants:

   • Claims against the two other entities (9387-4113 Québec Inc. and 9349-6347 Québec Inc.) were dismissed, as they were not proven parties to the agreement.

5. Costs:

   • Gerbeco was awarded legal costs, but no additional compensation for alleged misconduct by the defendants’ counsel was granted.

Final Order:

• Defendants Axcès Trigone entities to pay Gerbeco Inc. $12,075.34 with interest from September 8, 2022.
• Claims against other parties and Marc Germain were dismissed.