Do I have to be currently employed to apply for a Rent Bank Loan?
No but you must have a steady income (E.I, CPP etc.)
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Rent increases- There are 3 main rules your landlord must follow to increase your rent. What are they?
12 months apart
90 days written notice
Guideline amount-Every August the provincial government announces the guideline for the next year
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What does C.A.S.H. stand for?
Coordinated access to Supportive Housing
This is for all persons applying for supportive housing in Toronto
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If I am housed somewhere that is not my first choice, will I stay on the waiting list until one of my other choices come up?
No. Once housed you will be taken off all waiting lists
200
Can a housing worker act as a guarantor or co-sign a unit for a tenant?
No
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What is the maximum loan I can apply for?
$2500
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Give me three reasons a landlord can legally evict you
Owing rent
Making or selling an illegal drug
You often pay your rent late
You or your guest caused damage or serious problems for your landlord or other tenants
Your landlord wants to tear down the building or use it for something else
200
Ontario Works Rates: What does a single person receive to cover their basic needs? Shelter? Up to how much can they receive in Community Start up Maintenance Benefit? (CSMB)
Basic needs $ 364
Shelter $ 221
CSMB $ 799
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If I am offered a unit how many times can I turn down an offer before I am taken off the list?
You have 3 offers, if you turn down all 3 offers you will be taken off the list and will have to reapply
300
What is the purpose of the discussion board?
The purpose is for workers to ask questions, raise issues, discuss concerns as they arise in daily housing help work
300
Can I apply for a loan if I know I am going to need it for next month’s rent?
No you must already be in arrears or you can apply for a loan to cover the first and last months rent when moving into a new place
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Who can you contact if:
You have a concern with your landlord and would like information about tenant and landlord rights
or you believe your landlord has committed an offence under the RTA
If you have a concern with your landlord and need info you can contact the Landlord and Tenant board (416) 645-8080 if you believe your landlord has committed an offence contact the Investigation and Enforcement Unit (IEU) (416)-585-7214
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What is the “At Home Project”?
A research project that investigates mental health and homelessness in Canada. All Participants will be offered supports and some will be offered housing.
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What are the two special priority categories?
First priority if given to victims of abuse and second priority is given to the terminally ill-must have less than two years to live and provide written proof
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How often does RENT hold workshops? Who are the presenters?
Once a month with the exception of summer, the presenters are the RENT members or external sources
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Is there any interest on the loan? If so how much?
No there is no interest on either loan
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Who would you contact to address unmet maintenance issues?
City of Toronto Municipal Licensing and Standards (MLS)
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Emergency shelter: who should you call to find a single adult emergency shelter, what about a family?
Single adult must call The Assessment and Referral Centre 416- 397-4760
Family must call Central Family Intake
416-397-5637
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There are 3 ways to apply for subsidized housing with housing connections, what are they?
You can apply in person, online, or by paper application (mail/fax)
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How often should you log into RENT and why?
Once a month, if you have not logged on in three months your membership will be placed in a hold box. If this does happen you can contact our RENT liaison.
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When can the Rent Bank Worker helping me with my application call my landlord?
The worker must call your landlord to confirm rental arrears and not for any other reason
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What happens if you do not move out after your landlord gives you an eviction notice?
Your landlord will then apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board for an eviction order. You will then be given a date, time and place to ensure your attendance at the board hearing. At this hearing a board will listen to your case as to why you should not be evicted
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Where can you send a person who needs legal advice?
To their local community legal clinic
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What are the approximate wait times for each unit? Bach, 1 bd, 2bd, and 3-5 bd?
1-5 yrs for Bach
7-10 yrs for 1 bd
5-10 yrs for 2bd
Up to 10-12 yrs for 3-5bd