Pillar 1: Practical Housing Education

Helping renters, newcomers and refugees understand how housing works in Canada.

Topics include:

  • Understanding the Canadian rental market

  • How to search for housing

  • Preparing a strong rental application

  • Understanding credit and rental requirements

  • Required rental documents

  • Tenant rights and responsibilities

  • Understanding leases

  • Avoiding rental scams

  • Housing budgeting

  • Working with landlords and realtors

  • Housing navigation for newcomers and refugees

  • Moving from temporary housing to stable housing

  • Preparing for future homeownership.