Renting in Ontario

Governing or Regulatory Body

The Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal

Name of Act / Regulations

• Tenant Protection Act (TPA)
• Statutory Powers Procedure Act

Types of Housing/Living Arrangements Covered by the Provincial Legislation

Rental residential housing

Exemptions: co-op housing when occupied by a member of the co-op, vacation, seasonal or temporary accommodations: hotels, motels or motor hotels, resorts, lodges, tourist camps, cottages or cabins, inns, campgrounds, trailer parks, tourist homes, bed and breakfasts vacation establishments or vacation homes, staff accommodation for farm employees, accommodation in a business or enterprise, non-profit housing in some situations, penal and correctional facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitative or therapeutic facilities, short term emergency shelters, staff or student accommodations provided by an educational institution, accommodation whose occupant or occupants are required to share a bathroom or kitchen facility with the owner, the owner's spouse, same-sex partner, child or parent or the spouse's or same-sex partner's child or parent, and where the owner, spouse, same-sex partner, child or parent lives in the building in which the living accommodation is located.

Types of Rental Periods

All types of rental periods are allowed; however, the Tenant Protection Act (TPA) takes precedence over leases. In other words, when terms in the lease do not comply with TPA, the TPA takes precedence over the lease.

Is a signed lease required?

No. If the tenancy agreement is not in writing, the tenant must be provided with written notice of the legal name and address of the landlord for the purpose of giving notice or delivering other documents. The landlord must provide the tenant with this information within 21 days after the tenancy begins. If the landlord fails to provide the required information, the tenant's obligation to pay rent is suspended until the landlord complies.

Is a signed move in/move out checklist required?

No. A checklist is recommended but not required.

Deposits

Landlords can collect a rent deposit up to one month's rent, but this deposit is not a security deposit. In Ontario, security deposits are not allowed. Last month's rent may be collected as a deposit, but it can never be used to apply to damages. Landlords collect the last month's rent, or if rent is paid weekly the last week's rent, at the beginning of the tenancy and pay the tenant 6 per cent interest at the beginning of the next year, to be paid out every year. This deposit may only be applied to the last month's rent. It is not considered a damage or security deposit.

Key Money

Requiring key money is illegal.

Post-dated Cheques

Post-dated cheques can be suggested, but a person cannot be refused a rental unit for refusing to give them. Landlords must provide tenants with a rent receipt.

Renewal of a Lease Term

The landlord and tenant can agree to extend or renew the tenancy on the same terms and conditions, or on modified terms and conditions. If both parties can’t reach an agreement once the lease expires, the tenancy automatically becomes a month-to-month arrangement.

Terminating a Lease: Notice and Timing

Prior to a lease terminating, it is the responsibility of landlord and tenant to re-negotiate terms or terminate the lease. Tenants can give notice during a fixed term lease, provided that the date of termination is not any earlier than the last day of tenancy. Landlords may only terminate a tenancy for specified reasons as set out in the legislation and cannot terminate simply because a fixed term has expired. When a fixed term tenancy goes to a month to month term, the landlord cannot force a tenant to sign another lease or agree to another fixed term. When a lease is renewed, unless otherwise agreed, other than the new term of the lease, all other conditions of the lease remain the same with the exception of rent increases, which are not automatically carried forward. The landlord can raise the rent with 90 days written notice.

Landlords must provide notice in writing to the tenant, and required notice times vary depending on the reasons for the notice. Please refer to the detailed online and print brochures: "Terminating a Tenancy by a Tenant" and "Reasons for Terminating a Tenancy by a Landlord".

The tenant can terminate daily or weekly tenancies with 28 days written notice. Otherwise tenants must give 60 days notice when moving.

Assignments and Sublets

Landlords must approve or disapprove, in writing, the tenant's request to sublet. The original tenant can dispute a landlord's decision to reject the sublet by applying to the Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal using the appropriate form. If the original tenant wants to return to the premises after the sublet period and renew the lease, he or she would be subject to a rent increase upon renewal.

Rent Increases: Notice and Timing

Ontario sets rent guidelines each year. Landlords must give 90 days written notice and can only increase the rent once every 12 months. Rent increases must follow the provincial guidelines published each August. To increase rent beyond the guideline, the landlord must apply to the Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal for permission. (Capital expenses are capped at 4 per cent above the guideline, and any excess of 4 per cent can be carried forward to future years.)

Note: Rent increase rules apply to an existing tenancy. Once the tenant moves, the landlord can increase the rent for that unit to whatever the market will bear.

Late Rent Payments

The day after rent is due, if it is unpaid; the landlord can give a “Notice to terminate for nonpayment of rent.” The tenant then has 14 days if they are monthly or yearly renters, and 7 days if they are daily or weekly renters, to pay. If this grace period passes and no rent has been paid, the landlord can file an application to the Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal for rent arrears.

Evictions

There are numerous grounds for eviction but the main reason is rent arrears. Evictions for rent arrears in Ontario proceed as follows: One day the tenant is late paying rent; landlord serves notice to tenant; tenant has 14 days to pay rent; on the 15th day landlord pays a filing fee for Application to Terminate a Tenancy for Nonpayment of Rent and for Collection of Arrears of Rent; Tribunal gives notice of hearing as soon as possible; landlord serves Notice package on the tenant; landlord signs the certificate as proof; tenant has 5 calendar days to file a written dispute. If a dispute isn't filed, on 6th day a default order terminating the tenancy will be issued. If tenant disagrees with the default order they can file a “Motion to Set Aside the Default Order”. The hearing is held as soon as possible. The landlord arranges with the provincial Sheriff to evict the tenant.

Fine Points

Permitting Landlord Entry to the Premises (Times and Reasons)

The situations where a landlord may enter the premises may be written into the lease. Typically, landlords must give 24 hours written notice. The written notice must specify the reason for entry, the day of entry and a time of entry between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. A landlord can enter a unit without written notice if there is an emergency or if the tenant consents to the entry.

May the tenant withhold rent for repairs?

No.

Changing Locks

Allowed provided the landlord gives the tenant a key for any new lock.

Pets and Smoking

May a landlord refuse to rent to a tenant who has pets or smokes?

Ontario’s Rental Housing Tribunal responsible for the Tenant Protection Act (TPA) does not cover individuals before they become tenants, so a landlord could refuse to rent on the basis of smoking and/or pets.

If a no pets and no smoking clause is written into a lease and the landlord discovers that the tenant has a pet and/or smokes in the rental unit, is this grounds for the landlord to evict the tenant?

A landlord cannot evict a tenant because they have a pet in violation of a "no pets" clause in the lease. The TPA does not address smoking. However, a landlord may have grounds to evict a tenant, either for having a pet or for smoking, if the pet or smoke damages the property or bothers other tenants.

Other

Under the TPA, February is considered to have 30 days for the purpose of the tenant giving a termination notice.

Contact Information For general information about renting in Ontario contact:

Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal
Toronto South Regional Office
79 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 212
Toronto, Ontario
M4T 1M6
Tel.: 416-645-8080
Fax: 416-326-9838
Toll-free: 1-888-332-3234 (within Ontario)
http://www.orht.gov.on.ca
Visit the Web site link above to see the listing of regional offices.

Ordering Ontario government publications:
Government of Ontario publications are available from many different sources. You can order in several ways:
On-line: http://pubont.stores.gov.on.ca/pool/english
Tel.: 416-326-5300
Toll-free: 1-800-668-9938
By mail: Publications Ontario , 50 Grosvenor Street, Toronto, ON M7A 1N8

There are also two government information centres in Toronto and Ottawa — contact Publications Ontario for locations and hours of service.

For shopping in person, see the following link for locations in Toronto and Ottawa or other private distributors: http://www.publications.gov.on.ca/english/shopsite/index.html

Related Links

Tenant Protection Act, 1997
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/Statutes/English/97t24_e.htm
(See provincial contact for publications, above.)

Housing
This page is published by the Ontario Government and contains a lot of useful information, from renting to moving within Ontario, social housing reforms and building codes
http://www.gov.on.ca/ont/portal/!ut/p/.cmd/cs/.ce/7_0_A/.s/7_0_252/_s.7_0_A/7_0_252/_l/en?docid=EC001020
(See provincial contact for publications, above.)

Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal
This organization was formed to resolve disputes between landlords and tenants. The site includes applications, forms, notices, answers to frequently asked questions and standard organizational information.
http://www.orht.gov.on.ca/
(See provincial contact for publications, above.)

Landlord Self Help
(Toronto) Funded by Legal Aid Ontario, the Landlord's Self-Help Centre is "... an incorporated non-profit organization that provides information, assistance and educational programs to Ontario's small scale landlords free of charge". A selection of information bulletins are available on the site, which is currently under construction.
http://www.landlordselfhelp.com

Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association
"An association of non-profit housing organizations which provide high quality affordable housing for low and moderate income people in communities across Ontario". Lots of information on housing issues including news and a housing search.
http://www.onpha.on.ca/

Central Ontario Co-operative Housing Federation (COCHF)
"One of 23 regional federations across Canada representing housing co-operatives and the housing co-op sector in their region. COCHF serves housing co-operatives in the Kitchener – Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and Brantford area of Ontario".
http://www.cochf.coop/

Fair Rental Policy Organization
An association dedicated to protecting the interests of private sector apartment owners and managers. Provides research rental information.
http://www.frpo.org

Greater Toronto Apartment Association
Represents private property owners and managers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Over 200 property managers in the GTA belong to this association.
http://www.gtaaonline.com/

Federation of Metro Tenant Assoc. (Toronto)
A Toronto-based lobby group that is very active in helping tenants. They manage a tenant defense fund.
http://www.torontotenants.org/

Greater Toronto Tenants' Association
An advocacy group whose mandate is to "... advance the cause of tenants' rights, including security of tenure and affordability, through organizing, education, lobbying and advocacy". Lots of information on this site.
http://www.rentersnews.com

London Property Management Association
Represents individuals who own or manage one or more residential rental units in the London, Ontario area.
http://www.lpma.ca

Rules about Rent
This guide, which looks at the various issues about rent from increases to holdbacks and illegal charges, is provided by the Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal.
http://www.orht.gov.on.ca/userfiles/HTML/nts_3_8078_1.html
(See provincial contact above.)

Rent Check Credit Bureau
Billing themselves as "the landlord service bureau" this Toronto-based company offers a variety of services to landlords, including tenant checking, legal services and consumer reporting.
http://www.rentcheckcorp.com

Settlement.org Discussion Forums
An online discussion forum where landlords and tenants can ask questions related to their personal situations, with a particular focus on newcomers to Canada.
http://www.settlement.org/discuss/default.asp?CAT_ID=10

BMNPHC Municipal Tenant’s Network
An association that addresses tenants needs throughout the city. Holds regular meetings.
225 Kozlov Street
Barrie, ON
L4N 7N4
Tel.: 705-726-5270 

Barrie Housing Support Services
Offers help to tenants having trouble with landlords. Call to set up an appointment. 320 Bayfield Street Unit 79
Barrie, ON
L4M 3C1
Tel.: 705-739-0485
Fax: 705-727-0280

Hastings & Prince Edward Legal Services
A non-profit legal organization that assists tenants in learning their rights and advocating on their behalf.
Belleville OFC
158 George Street
Belleville, ON
K8N 3H2
Tel.: 613-966-8686

Hastings Housing Resource Centre
Provides housing support to local area residents including listings and assistance on tenant issues.
http://www.hastingshousing.com/

Housing Help Centre
Acts as a one stop shop for tenants looking for housing help such as listings, mediation, and advocacy.
73 Water Street North Unit 3
Cambridge, ON
N1R 7L6
Tel.: 519-622-0815 ext. 231
Fax: 519-622-7043

Housing Help Centre
Assists residents in finding suitable housing and dealing with rental issues.
1005 William Street Suite 301
Cobourg, ON
K9A 5J4
Tel.: 905-372-2646
Fax: 905-372-2205
www.thehelpcentre.ca

Fresh Start Housing Centre
A non-profit organization that helps citizens in the community with a variety of housing issues such as providing listings and dealing with landlords.
150 Wyndham Street
North Guelph, ON
N1H 4E8
Tel.: 519-822-2887

McMaster Off Campus Resource Centre
Provides housing help for university students.
1280 Main Street West, MUSC room B112
Hamilton Ont.
L4S 4S4
Tel.: 905-525-9140 ext. 24086
http://www.macocho.com/

Access to Housing
Maintain a wait list for subsidized housing.
499 King Street East
Hamilton, Ontario
L8N 1E1
Tel.: 905-524-2228
Fax: 905-524-1199
http://www.inform.hamilton.ca/details.asp?usecicvw=47&rsn;=71060

City of Hamilton — Housing
Provides information on tenant associations in rental dwellings designated for seniors.
Hamilton City Hall
71 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
L8P 4Y5
Office Location: 181 Main Street
West Hamilton, Ontario
L8P 4R8
Tel.: 905-546-CITY (2489)
Fax: 905-546-2762 http://www.myhamilton.ca/myhamilton/CityandGovernment/HealthandSocialServices/
SocialServices/Housing/

Housing Help Centre
Housing Help Centre Provides landlord and tenant information to low income individuals.
210 Napier Street
Hamilton, ON
L8R 1S7
Tel.: 905-526-8100
Fax: 905-528-1448
Email: housinghelpcentre@cogeco.net
http://www.inform.city.hamilton.on.ca/details.asp?RSN=29303&Number;=10

Kirkendall Strathcona Neighbourhood House Provides housing assistance for people with low income. Also researches the need for affordable housing.
210 Napier Street
Hamilton, ON
L8R 1S7
Tel.: 905-528-8485
Fax: 905-528-8491

Housing Help Centre
Assists people find and keep affordable housing. Acts as an educational and mediation centre for tenants.
http://www.kingstonhomebase.ca/

Kingston Association for Tenants
Operates as a forum for and provides information on the rights and concerns of tenants.
428 A Barrie Street
Kingston, ON
K7K 3T9
Tel.: 613-531-3779
Fax: 613-544-3629
Email: housinghelp@kingstonhomebase.ca
http://www.kingstontenants.com/

Housing Help Centre
Help to create sustainable rental relationships between landlords and tenants. One stop referral service.
Lutherwood-CODA
165 King Street East
Kitchener, ON
N2G 2K8
Tel.: 519-743-2460
Fax: 519-742-7895

Region of Halton's Housing Help Centre
Provides tenant and landlord services including rental listings and tips.
http://www.halton.ca/SCS/Housing/hhelp

Housing Help / Aide Logement
Housing Help is a one-stop housing information and assistance agency. Provides a broad range of services for both tenants and landlords from simple questions to dealing with homelessness.
http://www.housinghelp.on.ca/

Action Logement
Provides assistance to those experiencing serious housing problems in the area of searching for affordable, adequate housing, preventing housing loss. Serves primarily a francophone clientele.
http://www.action-logement.ca/

Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation (CERA)
An advocacy group that helps tenants assert their human rights with landlords.
http://www.equalityrights.org/cera

Housing Resource Centre
Listings of apartments for tenants, provides housing support for tenants through advocacy and emergency assistance.
http://www.ccrc-ptbo.com/housing_resource.html

Housing Help Centre
Housing Help Centre Providing information and services for individuals at risk of being homeless to find and maintain housing.
14 North Street Box 4003
St. Catherines, ON
L2R 7S3
Tel.: 905-984-8955
Fax: 905-984-8838
Email: hc@cogeco.net
http://www.housinghelpcentre.com

Ontario Tenants
Web guide to Ontario's Landlord and Tenant Act, the Tenant Protection Act, tenants' rights and rental housing issues.
http://www.ontariotenants.ca/

Thunder Bay Housing Registry
Offers a housing registry and outreach program for tenants in the community. Services include rental listings, Internet access, resource library for landlord and tenant issues. Advocates on behalf of tenants dealing with landlord disputes and provides assistance for applying to the rental tribunal. Also offers the Canadian Mental Health Housing Registry & Outreach Program.
30 St. Paul Street Unit 1
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4S5
Tel.: 807-344-8601
Fax: 807-344-8626

Housing Information Services
Acts as a one stop shop for residents in need of housing. Provides listings for tenants and also helps them to learn their rights and responsibilities.
3450 Ypres Avenue
Windsor, ON
N8W 5K9
Tel.: 519-254-4824
Fax: 519-254-3450

Housing Help Centres
This list provides contact information for centres that offer housing assistance programs in the province. Many centres offer a service to help landlords and tenants connect.

Almonte
Lanark County Housing Help
Helps tenants find housing in the private market.
14 Bridge St. Box 610
Almonte, On,
K0A 1A0
Tel.: 613-256-1031 ext. 25 (direct) or 1-613-267-4200, ext. 408
Fax: 613-256-1185

Ajax
Housing Help Durham
134 Commercial Avenue
Ajax, ON
L1S 2H5
Tel.: 905-686-2661
Fax: 905-686-4157

Alliston
Contact Housing Resource Centre
46 Wellington St. W. Unit 1
Alliston, on L9R 2B8
Tel.: 705-434-0291
www.southsimcoecic.ca

Arthur
Community Resource Centre
146 George St.
Arthur, ON
N0G 1AO
Tel.: 519-843-7000 or 1-866-840-3249
Fax: 519-843-7597

Aurora
10265 Young Street
Richmond Hill, ON
L4C 4Y7
Tel.: 905-713-2696
Fax: 905-508-1237
www.housinghelpcentre.org

Barrie
Barrie Housing Support Services
320 Bayfield Street Unit 79
Barrie, ON
L4M 3C1
Tel.: 705-739-0485
Fax: 705-727-0280

Belleville
Hastings & Prince Edward Legal Services
A non-profit legal organization that assists tenants in learning their rights and advocating on their behalf.
Belleville OFC
158 George St.
Belleville, ON
K8N 3H2
Tel.: 613-966-8686

Brantford
Housing Resource Centre
P.O. BOX 845
N3T 5R7
220 Colburn Street
Brantford, On N3T 6A8
Tel.: 519-759-3330

Brampton
Mr. Gary Reist • Executive Director
Program Planning and Developement John Howard Society of Peel
100 Queen St. West
Brampton , ON
L6X 1A4
Tel.: 905-459-2205
Fax: 905-459-4045

Brockville
Leeds and Grenville Housing Information Service
25 Central Ave West.
Brockville, ON
K6V 4N6
Tel.: 613-342-3840
Fax: 613-342-2101

Cambridge
Housing Help Centre
73 Water Street North Unit 3
Cambridge, ON
N1R 7L6
Tel.: 519-622-0815 ext. 221
Fax: 519-622-7043

Chatham
Salvation Army Housing Services
42 Harvey Street
Chatham, ON
N7M 5K8
Tel.: 519-354-1430
Fax: 519-354-1919

Cobourg
Housing Help Centre
1005 Elgin St W. Suite 301
Flemming Building
Cobourg, ON
K9A 5J4
Tel.: 905-372-2646
Fax: 905-372-2205
Email: aryanne@thehelpcentre.ca
www.thehelpcentre.ca

Collingwood
Georgian Triangle Housing Resource Centre
P.O. Box 683
275 First Street
Collingwood, ON
L9Y 4E8
Tel.: 705-445-0643
www.housinginfo.ca

Dunville
Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Resource Program
230 Chestnut Street
Dunville, ON
N1A 2H1
Tel.: 866-882-9910
Fax: 905-774-7858
Email: alvation.army@bellnet.ca

Fergus
Community Resource Centre
160 St. David Street South
N1M 2L3
Tel.: 519-843-7000 or 1-866-840-3249
Fax: 519-843-7597

Fort Erie
Housing Help Centre
27 Jarvis Street
Fort Erie, ON
L2A 2S3
Tel.: 905-871-2532
Fax: 905-871-3615
Email: help@becon.org

Guelph
Fresh Start Housing Centre
150 Wyndham Street North
Guelph, ON
N1H 4E8
Tel.: 519-822-2887
Fax: 519-821-8215

Hamilton
Housing Help Centre
210 Napier Street
Hamilton, ON
L8R 1S7
Tel.: 905-526-8100
Fax: 905-528-1448

Access to Housing
Maintain a wait list for subsidized housing.
499 King St. East
Hamilton, Ontario
L8N 1E1
Tel.: 905-524-2228
Fax: 905-524-1199
www.hamilton.ca

Kirkendall Strathcona Neighbourhood House
210 Napier St
Hamilton, ON
L8R 1S7
Tel.: 905-528-8485
Fax: 905-528-8491

Harriston
Community Resource Centre
60 Elora St. S.
Harriston, ON
N0G 1Z0
Tel.: 519-843-7000 or 1-866-840-3249
Fax: 519-843-7597

Kingston
Housing Help Centre
428 A Barrie Street
Kingston, ON
K7K 3T9
Tel.: 613-531-3779
Fax: 613-544-3629
Email: housinghelp@kingstonhomebase.ca
www.kingstonhomebase.ca

Home Base Housing
417  Bagot Street
Kingston, ON
K7K 3C1
Tel.: 613-542-6672
Fax: 613-542-6317
Email: info@kingstonhomebase.ca
www.kingstonhomebase.ca

Kirkland Lake
Housing Resource Centre
36 Prospect Avenue
Kirkland Lake, ON
P2N 2V4
Tel.: 705-567-9596
Fax: 705-567-5211
Email:  cmhatmsk@cmhact.ca

Kitchener
Lutherwood-CODA
165 King Street East
Kitchener, ON
N2G 2K8
Tel.: 519-743-2460
Fax: 519-742-7895
www.lutherwood.ca

Lindsay
John Howard Society of Victoria/Haliburton
31 Peel Street
Lindsay, ON
K9V 3L9
Tel.: 705-328-0472
Fax: 705-328-2549
Email: jhsofvic@bellnet.ca

London
London Housing Registry
379 Dundas St Suite 207
London, ON
N6B 1V5
Tel.: 519-434-2765
Fax: 519-679-7000

Midland
Community Link North Simcoe
67 Fourth St.
Midland, ON
L4R 3S9
Tel.: 705-528-6999
Fax: 705-528-6990
www.comunitylink.ca

Malton Neighbourhood Services
3540 Morning Star Drive
Tel.: 905-677-6270
Fax: 905-677-6281

Niagara Falls
Housing Help Centre Project S.H.A.R.E.
4129 Stanley Ave. Unit 2
Niagara Falls, ON
L2E 7H3
Tel.: 905-357-5121
Fax: 905-357-0143
www.projectshare.ca

North Bay
Lipi and Housing Services Programs
113 Main Street East
127 Main St East
North Bay, ON
P1B 1A9
Tel.: 705-472-1337
Fax: 705-472-4454

Oakville
Halton Regional Housing Help Centre
1151 Bronte Road
Oakville, ON
L6M 3L1
Tel.: 905-825-6000 ext. 7142
Toll: 1-866-442-5866
www.halton.ca

Orrilia
Community Development Corporation
22 Peter Streeyt South Box 2525
Orillia, ON
L3V 7A3
Tel.: 705-325-4903
Fax: 705-325-6817
www.orilliacdc.com

Ottawa
Ottawa Housing Help Centre
116 Lisgar Street Unit 202
Ottawa, On
K2P 0C2
Tel.: 613-563-4532
Fax: 613-563-8019
Email: info@housinghelp.on.ca
www.housinghelp.on.ca

Peterborough
Housing Resource Centre
229 King Street,
Peterborough, ON
K9J 2R8
Tel.: 705-743-9122
Fax: 705-742-3015
Email: housingresourcecentre@yahoo.ca
www.ccrc-ptbo.com

St. Catherines
Housing Help Centre
14 North Street Box 4003
St. Catherines, ON
L2R 7S3
Tel.: 905-984-8955
Fax: 905-984-8838
Email: hstcatherines@cogeco.net
www.housinghelpcentre.com

Sudbury
Crisis Housing Liaison Canadian Red Cross
866 Newgate Ave. Unit 5
Sudbury, ON
P3A 5J9
Tel.: 705-674-0737 ext. 31 or (ext. 36 Stephanie)
Fax: 705-674-4310

Thunder Bay
Housing Registry
30 St. Paul Street Unit 1
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4S5
Tel.: 807-344-8601
Fax: 807-344-8626

Toronto
COSTI North York Housing Help
1700 Wilson Avenue Suite 114
North York, ON
M3L 1B2
Tel.: 416-244-0480
Fax: 416-244-0379
Email: nyork@costi.org
www.costi.org

Resources Exist for Networking and Training (RENT)
947 Queen Street East
Toronto, On
M7M 1J9
Tel.: 416-686-3390
www.housingworkers.ca

Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario
425 Adelaide Street West
Toronto, ON
Tel.: 416-597-5855 ext. 5168
Fax: 416-597-5821
www.acto.ca

East York/East Toronto Family Resource Centre
91 Berrington Ave.
Toronto, ON
M4C 4Y9
Tel.: 416-698-9306
Fax: 416-698-6718

East Toronto Help Centre
North Office:
1530 Albion Road Suite 305
Etobicoke, ON
M9V 1B4
Tel.: 416-741-1553
Fax: 416-252-4474
South Office:
185 Fifth Street
Etobicoke, ON
M8V 2Z5
Tel.: 416-252-6471
Fax: 416-747-1547

Scarborough Housing Help Centre
Helps people find and maintain affordable rental housing.
2500 Lawrence Avenue East, Suite 205
Scarborough, ON
M1P 2R7
Tel.: 416-285-8070
Fax: 416-285-5410
http://www.shhc.ca

York Community Services
1651 Keele Street
Toronto, ON
M6M 3W2
Tel.: 416-653-5400
Fax: 416-653-1696
Email: kam.lau@ycservices.com

Welland
Co-ordinated Housing Help Centre
179 - 181 East Main Street
Welland, ON
L3B 3W7
Tel.: 905-788-9705
Fax: 905-788-0748

Windsor
Housing Information Services
3450 Ypres Avenue, suite 200
Windsor, ON
N8W 5K9
Tel.: 519-254-4824
Fax: 519-254-3450

Woodstock
Salvation Army Emergency Housing
906 James Street
Woodstock, ON
N4S 1S4
Tel.: 519-539-7235
Fax: 519-539-0069

York Region
Housing Help Centre
Helps landlords post places for rent and tenants look for housing.
10265 Yonge Street
Richmond Hill, ON
L4C 4Y7
Tel.: 416-410-6051
Toll-free: 1-888-447-9602
http://www.housinghelpcentre.org/