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Tenant Support & Resources

empowering your tenancy: resources and guidance for a stable home

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

To support you, we’ve provided a variety of resources on the bottom of this page. 

These resources offer guidance on searching for housing, steps to take once you secure housing, and key rights and responsibilities for both tenants and landlords.

Additionally, we offer access to a wide range of regional housing support services designed to assist in various aspects of your tenancies. Among these services, we provide help with applying for funding through various programs, such as:

  • Ontario Electricity Support Program
  • Housing Retention Fund
  • Low-Income Energy Assistance Program

For more detailed information or to schedule an appointment at one of our Housing Resource Centre locations, please contact us at 705-739-0485 or toll-free at 1-833-726-9082.

Tenant SERVICES That we offer
RentSmart
Certificate

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

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