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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 or Tenant Duty Counsel |
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| Located In Community |
Toronto |
| 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) |
COVID19
Tenant Duty Counsel Program -- tenants with a scheduled hearing with the Landlord and Tenant Board within five days may visit tdc.acto.ca/ to sign up for free legal advice from a Tenant Duty Counsel who will call you before your hearing
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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, people requiring legal advice or representation relating to housing issues should contact a local community legal clinic
- law reform, policy development, community organizing
- public legal education including tip sheet providing legal information on common tenant concerns available on website
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario
Tenant Duty Counsel Program -- legal advice and information for unrepresented low income tenants, provided at offices across Ontario where the Landlord and Tenant Board (see separate entry) hold their meetings, walk-in service only |
| Hours |
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served |
Ontario |
| Boundaries |
Ontario |
| Eligibility |
Residency Requirements: Ontario |
| Application |
Call or visit website for information |
| 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 |
Office: 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 Executive |
Kenneth Hale, Director of Legal Services |
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