Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MET5004 | Last Modified: 08 Jul 2020 | Last Full Update: 27 Nov 2019 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | COVID19 -- Tenant Duty Counsel Program, evictions halted until further notice, Landlord and Tenant Board has suspended all in-person hearings but is holding emergency hearings, if you are a tenant and have a scheduled phone meeting visit tdc.acto.ca/ to sign up for free legal advice from a Tenant Duty Counsel 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 -- Karen Andrews, Program Director * legal advice and information for unrepresented low income tenants, provided at offices across Ontario of the Landlord and Tenant Board (see separate entry) * walk-in service only |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | No direct legal services for individuals except in relation to test cases |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Boundaries | Ontario |
| Application | Call or visit website for information |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | University Ave and King St W |
| Physical Access | Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features ; Elevator with braille features |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 416-597-5855 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-245-4182 |
| Fax | 416-597-5821 |
| Website | www.acto.ca |
| Social Media |  Twitter: twitter.com/TenantAdvocacy |
| Primary Contact | Camelia Beyan, Director of Administration |
| Primary Executive | Kenneth Hale, Director of Legal Services |