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Rentsmart Certificate

The RentSmart Certificate course is a comprehensive housing education workshop designed for anyone facing challenges in securing or maintaining housing.

This course is particularly useful if you are navigating issues such as difficult housing searches, potential eviction, learning about tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities, or managing financial strains related to rent.

RentSmart equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to address and overcome these hurdles. The course covers a wide range of critical housing topics, including:

Certification

After completing the course, you will receive the RentSmart Certificate of completion. This certificate can be used in place of or in addition to a reference by demonstrating to landlords that you have invested time in learning how to be exceptional tenant.

Upcoming Courses

September 11 & 12, 2024

Ontario Works Office
136 Bayfield St., Barrie, ON
Cennial Room - 3rd Floor

9:00am - 2:00pm

September 23 & 24, 2024

David Busby Centre
88 Mulcaster Street,
Barrie, ON

10:00am - 2:00pm

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LIST OF OUR Tenant SERVICES
TENANT SUPPORTS
& RESOURCES

Searching for housing can be a daunting task, and managing tenancy issues or conflicts can often feel overwhelming.

HOUSING RETENTION FUND (HRF)

HRF assists with: arrears of rent or mortgage payments, arrears in utilities, last month's rent, or moving expenses.

LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

LEAP was created to help individuals or families who are struggling to pay their electricity bills throughout the year.

ONTARIO ELECTRICITY SUPPORT PROGRAM
OESP lowers electricity bills for households experiencing lower income by providing a monthly credit to eligible customers.

Community Legal Clinic

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.

Role of the housing first case worker

Landlord Information and Resources