Neighbourhood Legal Services (London & Middlesex) - Tenant / Eviction Help
A free community legal clinic (funded by Legal Aid Ontario) for low-income people in London and Middlesex. They give tenants information, advice, and representation for housing problems including eviction, and they run Tenant Duty Counsel, which gives free quick advice to tenants who have a hearing at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB).
What you get
Free local help
Who it's for
Low-income tenants in London and Middlesex County with a housing or eviction problem.
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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 in London and Middlesex County with a housing or eviction problem
- Tenant Duty Counsel quick advice is available to tenants, including before an LTB hearing
What to do next
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The fine print
More details about the money
Free. No-cost legal information, advice, and representation for eligible low-income tenants.
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 in London and Middlesex County with a housing or eviction problem. Tenant Duty Counsel quick advice is available to tenants, including before an LTB hearing.
Good to know
Confirmed via WebFetch on 2026-06-13: phone 519-438-2890, address 200-717 Richmond Street London ON N6A 1S2, hours Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM except Wednesday 9AM-12PM (per nlslm.com/contact). Tenant Duty Counsel is delivered by telephone. This is the local eviction-defence clinic a London/Middlesex tenant should call for an N4/eviction or LTB hearing. Slug renamed to add the 'london-' city prefix.
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