Canadian Centre for Housing Rights

Site: Toronto Office

Service: Eviction Prevention and Tenant Services

Record #: MET0232
Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 01 Oct 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-944-0087
Toll Free Phone 1-800-263-1139
E-Mail cchr@housingrightscanada.com
Website housingrightscanada.com

Addresses and Location

Located In Community Toronto
Address 192 Spadina Ave 
Suite 427 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M5T 2C2
Intersection Spadina Ave and Dundas St W
Mailing Address 192 Spadina Ave 
Suite 427 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M5T 2C2
Physical Access Not Applicable

Description

Description (Service)

Housing Stabilization

  • providing legal information and resources to help them address discrimination in their home.
  • negotiating on their behalf with property owners and managers in situations of housing discrimination to help them obtain, keep and enjoy their housing.

Legal Services

  • lawyers provide free legal advice for renters in Toronto who need support with
    • no-fault evictions
    • above-guideline rent increases
    • housing maintenance applications
    • multi-tenant housing

Education, Training and Advocacy

  • tools for self-advocacy
  • educational materials about tenant and housing rights
  • workshops about housing rights
  • advocates for the implementation of rights-based housing policies to ensure everyone has an adequate, accessible and affordable place to call home

Service Details

Hours Phone lines Mon-Thu 9:30 am-5 pm, Fri 9:30 am-1 pm; Live chat Fri 1 pm-5 pm
Areas Served Ontario
Boundaries Eviction prevention -- Greater Toronto Area * education services Ontario wide
Eligibility People who are renters facing challenges in their housing 
 
Residency Requirements for Legal Services: Toronto
Application Contact by phone, email or through the website
Languages Limited interpretation services available
Fees None

Administration

Alternate Name CCHR ; CERA