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Community Legal Clinic of York Region

Legal advice and in some cases representation, help may be available with:
  • co-operative housing members and tenants rights
  • Ontario Works issues, Ontario Disability Support Program, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security issues
  • Canada Child Benefit/Disability Tax Credits, Criminal Injuries Compensation, Worker's Rights
  • immigration law
Provides Tenant Duty Counsel at online hearings of Landlord and Tenant Board: free legal advice and help for tenants facing eviction who do not have own representation, no appointment required, sign in 30 minutes before hearing or sign up online at least two business days prior to hearing at tdc.acto.ca

Eviction Prevention Program: legal supports for York Region residents with emotional and mental health challenges who are at risk of eviction, funded by Regional Municipality of York

Tenant Rights Education for Residents: Provides education sessions for newcomers for renting, funded by Regional Municipality of York

Does not offer assistance with criminal charges: contact Legal Aid Ontario 1-800-668-8258 or visit www.legalaid.on.ca

Satellite Locations
  • Keswick -- 23324 Woodbine Ave
  • Maple -- 9401 Jane St, Suite 206
  • Markham -- 7220 Kennedy Rd, Suite 8
  • Newmarket -- Newmarket Legion, 707 Srigley St
  • Woodbridge -- 5732 Hwy #7, Units 3 and 4

Clinic also serves those in Georgina

Videolink via Skype: contact CLCYR with email address

Application

Contact by phone, legal advice is not provided via e-mail

Eligibility

Low-income residents of York Region

  • does not provide legal advice for criminal charges - contact Legal Aid Ontario offices at 1-800-668-8258

Languages

Physical Access

Unknown; contact for information

Fees

None
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