Housing Referral and Rights - Barrie & Area

Housing Referral and Rights - Barrie & Area

Assistance is provided to individuals and families with low and moderate incomes to find affordable housing. Affordable housing is provided by public, non-profit, co-operative or inexpensive private housing. The Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board (see below) regulates and provides information about landlord and tenant rights and obligations for rental properties, including rent control guidelines. Local municipalities set property standards by-laws which outline minimum requirements for building maintenance and occupancy.

French language services or programs offered to customers/clients on a consistent basis.

French Language Services		View all services
These services are located outside of Barrie & Area, but provide service to Barrie & Area.
	Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (The) - Ontario Region English ; French French publications and website
	Landlord and Tenant Board English ; French French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request
	Ontario. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Rental Housing Enforcement Unit English ; French French programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request

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