Chatham-Kent Legal Clinic (Housing/Tenant Law)
A Legal Aid Ontario community legal clinic that gives free legal help to low-income tenants in Chatham-Kent on housing problems: evictions from a rental or co-op, repairs, harassment, and rent-subsidy problems. The clinic also helps tenants as duty counsel at Landlord & Tenant Board hearings.
What you get
Free local help
Who it's for
Low-income tenants and co-op members in Chatham and the surrounding area.
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What to have ready
Documents they may ask for
- Government ID for everyone in your household, if available
- A copy of your lease or rent agreement
- Recent rent receipt, ledger, or proof of what you owe
- Recent pay stubs, benefit statement, or income proof
- ODSP, Ontario Works, CPP, OAS, or other benefit statement if you have one
- Recent bank statement, if the program asks for it
What to say when you call
“Hi, I am looking for housing help. Can you tell me if this program fits my situation, what documents I need, and whether there is anyone who can help me apply?”
If no one answers, leave your name and number slowly, then try 211 while you wait.
Can I get this?
You have a good chance if this sounds like you:
- Low-income tenants and co-op members in Chatham and the surrounding area
- The clinic does not help landlords (landlords are sent to the Landlord's Self-Help Centre)
What to do next
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The fine print
More details about the money
Free legal help (no cost if you qualify).
Amounts and eligibility change. Confirm the current figure with the program administrator through the official link before you rely on it.
The full eligibility rules
Low-income tenants and co-op members in Chatham and the surrounding area. The clinic does not help landlords (landlords are sent to the Landlord's Self-Help Centre).
Good to know
Phone (519-351-6771), address (455 Grand Avenue East, Unit 9, N7L 1X4), hours, fax (519-351-8091), and tenant-only scope all confirmed on the clinic's own Housing Law page AND cross-confirmed on the Legal Aid Ontario clinic listing.
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