Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR, formerly CERA)
Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR, formerly CERA) is a free service run by Canadian Centre for Housing Rights. You likely qualify if: A renter in Ontario with a housing problem; For a lawyer, rent in Toronto or York Region; For a lawyer, household income below set limits (checked on the official page on September 30, 2026).
You likely qualify if: A renter in Ontario with a housing problem; For a lawyer, rent in Toronto or York Region; For a lawyer, household income below set limits.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-944-0087Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026 on the official page
We last read this on September 30, 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
Founded 1987 as the Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation and renamed in 2022; provides free legal information and referrals to Ontario renters, legal advice/representation for Toronto and York Region tenants (evictions, rent increases, maintenance, rooming houses), and self-advocacy guidance on housing discrimination. Intake is by online form, response within 3 business days, no in-person meetings.
Who qualifies
You likely qualify if:
- A renter in Ontario with a housing problem
- For a lawyer, rent in Toronto or York Region
- For a lawyer, household income below set limits
Dates
The official page we read gives no date. Check it before you apply.
Something wrong? Tell us
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