Elgin-Oxford Legal Clinic
The Elgin-Oxford Legal Clinic is the local Legal Aid Ontario clinic for St. Thomas and Elgin County. It gives free legal advice and can represent low-income residents in housing problems (including fighting an eviction at the Landlord and Tenant Board), Ontario Works, ODSP, employment, and other issues.
What you get
Free local help
Who it's for
Low-income residents of St.
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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 residents of St
- Thomas, Elgin County, and Oxford County who meet the clinic's financial rules
- If you are facing eviction or have a Landlord and Tenant Board hearing, call right away
What to do next
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The fine print
More details about the money
Free legal help (no cost to eligible clients).
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 residents of St. Thomas, Elgin County, and Oxford County who meet the clinic's financial rules. If you are facing eviction or have a Landlord and Tenant Board hearing, call right away.
Good to know
Phone 519-633-2638, toll-free 1-866-611-2311, address 98 Centre St., St. Thomas N5R 2Z7, hours Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30, and the by-appointment-only model across nine locations (incl. St. Thomas, Aylmer, West Lorne, Tillsonburg, Woodstock, Ingersoll) confirmed on the clinic's own contact page. Serves Elgin and Oxford counties. The clinic lists housing law among its topics; specific LTB eviction-defence wording was not itemized on the contact page but is standard clinic scope and corroborated by Legal Aid Ontario.
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