Know Your Rights Before Responding to an Eviction Notice

August 10, 2026

A recent Kingston Whig-Standard article features the Legal Clinic’s Executive Director, John Done, who advises tenants to carefully consider their options before complying with an N12 “Landlord’s Own Use” eviction notice. The article discusses recent cases where tenants successfully challenged eviction applications and were able to remain in their homes. At Kingston Community Legal Clinic, … More Know Your Rights Before Responding to an Eviction Notice

ON THE RADAR: Changes for landlord and tenants

August 5, 2026

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) Since July 1, 2026, the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) has new rules on reviews, air conditioning, notices of termination, payment agreements, and maximum penalties. Check out the latest edition of CLEO’s ON THE RADAR to find what’s changed. This post gives general legal … More ON THE RADAR: Changes for landlord and tenants

Kingston Residential Air Conditioner Assistance Program

June 2, 2026

Re-posted from The City of Kingston’s website A municipal pilot project aims to provide relief from high indoor temperatures to older adults starting this summer. The City of Kingston is launching the Residential Air Conditioner Assistance Program to provide a limited number of free AC units to eligible residents. At its meeting on March 10, 2026, Council … More Kingston Residential Air Conditioner Assistance Program

Clinic Closure

May 13, 2026

Kingston Community Legal Clinic will be closed from Thursday, May 14th to Monday, May 18th for staff training and Victoria Day. The Clinic will reopen on Tuesday, May 19, at 8:30 a.m.

Holiday Closure

April 2, 2026

Kingston Community Legal Clinic will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026 for Good Friday and Monday, April 6, 2025 for Easter Monday. The Legal Clinic will reopen on Tuesday, April 7th at 8:30 a.m.

ON THE RADAR: New rules for extended temporary layoffs

February 12, 2026

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) There are new temporary layoff rules in the Employment Standards Act (ESA). They came into force on November 27, 2025.  Check out the latest edition of CLEO’s ON THE RADAR to find out how the rules have changed. This post gives general legal information. For … More ON THE RADAR: New rules for extended temporary layoffs

FOOD & MEALS IN KINGSTON

January 20, 2026

Looking for community meals in Kingston? Here’s a handy list of local meal programs available throughout the year. Thank you to Chalmers United Church for creating and sharing the original listing! Food & Meals in Kingston Click on a listing for more details. Free Daily Meals in Kingston MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY