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Tenancy resources

Make sure you’re informed on your tenancy rights. These resources will make sure you have the right information.

AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Legal Aid Service

AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Legal AidÌýoperatesÌýaÌýTenant's Rights project, staffed by student volunteers from theÌýSchulichÌýSchoolÌýof Law.

All services are free and confidential. See the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Legal Aid websiteÌýfor access to a ,Ìýthe Community Clinic schedule, a variety of forms and more.

For a quick response to your tenancy concerns call the Tenant Rights Phone Line (902) 423-8105.

Residential Tenancies Act

The Residential Tenancies Act concerns the relationship between a landlord and tenant.

The purpose of this Act is to provide landlords and tenants with an efficient and cost-effective means for settling disputes. On theÌýÌýyou can find useful information to help you resolve issues that might arise between a landlord and tenant such as the . 

Nova Scotia Legal Aid

Ìýhas many free legal services to help adults and youth facing a range of legal issues. Ìý

If you are looking for more information and a wide variety of resources about Residential Tenancy Law in Nova Scotia, please visit theÌý.

Tenant's insurance

Not all insurance companies or brokers offer tenant insurance, but many do. This listÌýrepresentsÌýa few of the agencies in the area that offer tenant or apartment insurance.

You should always check with your insurance provider to see exactly what areas of a shared unit (if applicable) are covered under your policy (bedroom,Ìýcommon areas, etc.)Ìýin the event ofÌýfire, flood,Ìýtheft or damage.

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Suite 103, 276 Bedford HwyÌý
(902) 457-4457

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5657 Spring Garden RoadÌý
(902) 429-4242Ìý

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137 Venture Run, Suite 200Ìý
1-800-896-6977Ìý
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3660 Commission StÌý
1-833-870-9324


81 Queen Street
(902) 463-5424


147 Ochterloney Street
(902) 464-4000


140-33 Ochterloney St.
(902) 429-7722


6380 Lady Hammond Rd
(902) 429-4150

Third-party services and resources

Third-party service providers and their associated properties, products or services are not affiliated with AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Off-Campus Housing. They are intended as a resource only, and AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ cannot and does not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, or completeness of the content or information contained under the links. Risk of loss arising out of use is solely the responsibility of the user.