Greater Toronto Area Rental GuideChapter 18 of 18 · Updated November 2026 · Reviewed by Irina Marchenkova, Real Estate Representative
Key takeaways
- Save the Landlord and Tenant Board and Legal Aid numbers before you need them.
- Community legal clinics give free help to eligible tenants.
- For lockouts or cut-off services, contact the Rental Housing Enforcement Unit.
- For discrimination, use the Human Rights Tribunal and the Legal Support Centre.
Navigating the rental process is much easier when you know where to turn for help. Whether you need legal advice, financial assistance or help finding housing, these organizations can help. Contact details can change, so confirm them on each organization’s website.
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Legal help and tribunals
| Organization | Contact | Help with |
|---|---|---|
| Landlord and Tenant Board | Website 1-888-332-3234 |
Forms, applications, hearings |
| Legal Aid Ontario | Website 1-800-668-8258 |
Legal help, finding a clinic |
| Steps to Justice | Website | Plain-language legal steps |
| Rental Housing Enforcement Unit | Website | Lockouts, offences |
| Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario | Website | Discrimination applications |
| Human Rights Legal Support Centre | Website | Free human rights help |
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Tenant groups and newcomer services
| Organization | Contact | Help with |
|---|---|---|
| Federation of Metro Tenants’ Associations | Website 416-921-9494 |
Toronto tenant hotline |
| Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario | Website | Education and advocacy |
| ACORN Canada | Website | Tenant organizing |
| Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (formerly CERA) | Website | Housing rights help |
| COSTI Immigrant Services | Website | Settlement help |
| Access Alliance | Website | Newcomer supports |
Who to call first
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DangerCall 911
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Locked outEnforcement Unit and legal clinic
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Eviction noticeLegal clinic, right away
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RepairsLandlord, then municipality
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DiscriminationHuman Rights Legal Support Centre
Final Note
Being a tenant in the Greater Toronto Area means you have rights, responsibilities and places to turn for help. Whether you are facing a legal issue, looking for housing or simply need help understanding your lease, these resources are here to guide you.
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Unsure where to start?
Sources, checked November 2, 2026Renting in Ontario: Your rights · Human Rights Legal Support Centre · Canadian Centre for Housing Rights: history. Educational information only; confirm your own situation with a lawyer, lender or tax professional.