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The Housing Resource Centre, a program of Community Counselling and Resource Centre, provides a range of services to help people find and keep housing in Peterborough City and County. We serve all people living in the City and County, at all ages and stages of their lives. Our services are free and confidential, and are available by drop-in or by appointment. Appointments are needed for some services.

The following information is intended as a general guide for tenants. Landlords seeking information about their responsibilities and rights should contact the Landlord's Self-Help Centre or the Landlord Tenant Board.

Information regarding current laws or government, utility providers or agency practices may change without notice. The Housing Resource Centre cannot assume responsibility for the interpretation and use of this information. Please see the Terms and Conditions section for more information.

We recommend you contact the Peterborough Community Legal Centre at (705) 743-9355 for legal advice. If you need more information, or if you are facing a housing crisis, please contact the Housing Resource Centre at (705) 743-9122.

Table of Contents
Tenant's Rights and Responsibilities
1 – Looking for Housing in Peterborough City & County		2 – Renting an Apartment
Where to Look? Housing for Seniors Housing for Students Is it affordable? Is it suitable and in good shape? Discrimination		Applying for an Apartment Last Month's Rent Utilities and Security Deposits
3 – After You Move In		4 – If You Run into Trouble
Maintenance and Repairs Property Standards Health Unit Rent Increases Utilities: Heat & Hydro		Eviction Utility Disconnection Emergency Assistance Fund for Rent or Utilities
5 – Printable Resources
Assets, Net Worth and Income Budget Sheet Contact List for Seniors Apartment & Retirement Residences, Access Centre Housing Search Checklist List of Property Management Companies for the Peterborough Area

Need Housing Help? Contact Us!
Housing Resource Centre
229 King St. : Peterborough, Ontario : K9J 2R8
Tel (705)743-9122 : Toll Free: 1-800-274-1611 : Fax (705)742-3015
Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:30pm. Closed 12:30-1:30.

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