Tenant Information & Resources

Tenant Information & Resources

Looking for a place can be overwhelming. Sometimes keeping your housing and dealing with conflict can be intimidating. The links to the right are available to help with some information in regards to looking for a place, your next steps once you’ve obtained housing as well as some rights and responsibilities of yourself, as well as your landlord.

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There are also many helpful resources available to assist in various aspects of your tenancies through the regional housing support services. Some of these resources include assistance in applying for funding through various programs, including:

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To find out more information or to book an appointment at one of our Housing Resource Centre locations, please call 705-739-0485, or Toll-Free at: 1-833-726-9082.

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Community Legal Clinic
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Please reach out to the Community Legal Clinic if you are having issues with your landlord or you have received any type of notice from the landlord that might need clarification.

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Telephone: 705-326-6444

Toll-Free: 1-800-461-8953

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Housing education workshop that can help give you the skills and knowledge to overcome many challenges facing tenants

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Assists with overdue payment of rent/mortgage/utilities, last month’s rent, or moving expenses

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Created to help individuals or families who are struggling to pay their electricity bills throughout the year

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Lowers electricity bills for households experiencing lower income by providing a monthly credit

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Frequently Asked Questions

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