Resources for people experiencing gender-based violence
The Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses (OAITH) has launched Mulberry, a website for people experiencing gender-based violence who need services and support. The site offers information in over 100 languages, and has a library of resources that can be accessed via the internet or a mobile device.
Tenant and landlord resources
Canadian Centre for Housing Rights has:
- A guide for private, public, and non-profit landlords in Ontario that explains their responsibilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).
- A self-advocacy kit for renters to learn about the Ontario Human Rights Code, types of discrimination, the Ontario human rights system, and the steps they can take to advocate for their rights.
- Printable short resources with information about:
- Ontario housing law basics
- human rights in rental housing
- renters’ rights when facing eviction
- how to keep records and evidence for use at Landlord and Tenant Board hearings
Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario has:
- an infographic with 4 steps renters can take if they have problems with heat
- a blog post with 6 questions renters ask about heat
