Category: News

ON THE RADAR: Changes to Special COVID-19 Rules about Rent Increases end December 31

November 9, 2021

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) Many tenants will see their rent go up in 2022 for the first time since 2020. This is because, in most cases, the government of Ontario didn’t allow any rent increases in 2021. For tenants not covered by the rent increase rules … More ON THE RADAR: Changes to Special COVID-19 Rules about Rent Increases end December 31

Holiday Closure

October 8, 2021

Kingston Community Legal Clinic will be closed on Monday, October 11, 2021 for Thanksgiving. The Legal Clinic will reopen for phone and online intakes on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

ON THE RADAR: Changes to ODSP Forms

October 6, 2021

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) Recently, the Ontario government changed all the forms in the Disability Determination Package for Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) applicants. But while the forms have changed, the legal test that decides whether a person is eligible for ODSP has not changed. This … More ON THE RADAR: Changes to ODSP Forms

Greater powers for the Landlord and Tenant Board could have major effect on tenants

September 16, 2021

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) Tenants in Ontario are facing new rules that may seriously affect their rights and responsibilities. These changes to the Residential Tenancies Act became law on September 1. This month’s On the Radar looks at 2 of the more significant new rules. Landlords … More Greater powers for the Landlord and Tenant Board could have major effect on tenants

Holiday Closure

July 30, 2021

Kingston Community Legal Clinic will be closed on Monday, August 2, 2021 for the Civic Holiday. The Legal Clinic will reopen for phone and online intakes on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.

Air Conditioners: A Hot Topic for Tenants and Landlords

July 7, 2021

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) As summer heats up, it’s a good time for tenants to pull out their leases and review the rules about air conditioners. This month’s On the Radar looks at the different ways air conditioning can be handled in a lease. What a … More Air Conditioners: A Hot Topic for Tenants and Landlords

Holiday Closure

June 30, 2021

Kingston Community Legal Clinic will be closed on Thursday, July 1, 2021 for Canada Day. The Legal Clinic will reopen for phone and online intakes on Friday, July 2, 2021.

Holiday Closure

May 21, 2021

Kingston Community Legal Clinic will be closed on Monday, May 24, 2021 for Victoria Day. The Legal Clinic will reopen for phone and online intakes on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

Changes to Tenant’s Rights Continue During the Pandemic

April 1, 2021

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) The fast pace of change to housing laws and processes at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) continues into 2021. This month’s On the Radar looks at 3 noteworthy changes: the end of the second eviction freeze a different video conferencing tool … More Changes to Tenant’s Rights Continue During the Pandemic

Holiday Closure

April 1, 2021

Kingston Community Legal Clinic will be closed on Friday, April 2 and Monday, Monday, April 5, 2021 for the Easter holiday. The Legal Clinic will reopen for phone and online intakes on Tuesday, April 6, 2021