Canadian Centre for Housing Rights

Site: Toronto - Mailing Address

Service: Eviction Prevention and Tenant Services

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Record #: MET0232
Last Modified: 03 Jun 2025
Last Full Update: 29 Apr 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-944-0087
Toll Free Phone 1-800-263-1139
E-Mail cchr@housingrightscanada.com
Website housingrightscanada.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanadianCentreforHousingRights
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadian-centre-for-housing-rights

Site Information

Description (Site)

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

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Renter Information

  • providing legal information and resources to help them address discrimination in their home

Legal Services

  • lawyers provide free legal advice for renters in Toronto and York Region who need support with
    • no-fault or bad faith 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
Hours Phone lines Mon-Fri 9:30 am-5 pm
Areas Served Ontario
Boundaries Eviction prevention -- Greater Toronto Area * education services Ontario wide
Eligibility Low to middle income renters facing legal challenges in their housing 
 
Residency Requirements for Legal Services: Toronto and York Region
Application Contact by phone, email or through the website
Languages Limited interpretation services available
Fees None

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name CERA

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Canadian Centre for Housing Rights
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding United Way - United Way Greater Toronto

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Discrimination Assistance ~ Housing Issues ; Eviction Prevention Assistance ; Housing Advocacy Groups ; Individual Advocacy ~ Housing Issues ; Tenant Rights Information/Counselling