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| Alternate Name |
ACTO ; Ontario Advocacy Centre for Tenants ; Tenant Duty Counsel Program |
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| Public Comments |
No direct legal services for individuals except in relation to test cases |
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| Located In Community |
Toronto Downtown Central |
| Address & Map |
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| Intersection |
University Ave and King St W |
| Physical Access |
Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features ; Elevator with braille features |
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| Description (Service) |
Community legal clinic * works to better the housing situation of low income Ontario residents including tenants, housing cooperative members and homeless people * no direct legal services for individuals except in relation to test cases * law reform * policy development * community organizing * public legal education * funded by Legal Aid Ontario
Tenant Duty Counsel Program -- Tracy Heffernan, Program Director * legal advice and information for unrepresented low income tenants, provided at offices of the Landlord and Tenant Board (see separate entry) * walk-in service only |
| Hours |
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served |
Ontario |
| Boundaries |
Ontario |
| Languages |
English ; French |
| Fees |
None |
| Service Categories |
Community Legal Clinics ; Duty Counsel ~ Housing Issues ; Judicial Advocacy ~ Housing Issues ; Legal Decision Making Support ; Legal Information Services ~ Housing Issues ; Legislative Advocacy ~ Housing Issues ; Tenant Rights Information/Counselling |
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| Office Phone |
416-597-5855 |
| Toll Free Phone |
1-866-245-4182 |
| Fax |
416-597-5821 |
| Website |
www.acto.ca |
| Social Media |
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| Primary Contact |
Camelia Beyan, Director of Administration |
| Primary Executive |
Kenneth Hale, Director of Legal Services |
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