Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides support to tenant groups facing an Above Guideline Rent Increase or renoviction-related case at the Landlord and Tenant Board. It helps cover legal and practical support, with up to $1,000 available for paralegal or lawyer assistance and a program total limit of $50,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Hamilton
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Law and Legal Services
- Social Services
- Housing
Target groups
- General public
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Preparation and defence of tenant cases before the Landlord and Tenant Board.
- Support for Above Guideline Rent Increase applications.
- Support for renoviction-related N13 notice cases.
Documents Needed
- Proof of address.
- Evidence of eviction or landlord notice.
- TDF application petition signed by affected units.
- Signed form confirming current rent eligibility.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Groups of tenant households.
- Individual tenants or tenant groups facing an N13 notice.
- Tenant groups facing an Above Guideline Rent Increase application.
Eligible expenses
- Meeting space for tenant group preparation.
- Printing and photocopying of application-related documents.
- Legal or paralegal services up to $1,000.
Eligible geographic areas
- Hamilton, Ontario.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed individually.
- Funding is approved until the program limit is reached.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on an individual basis.
- The program has a total funding limit of $50,000.
- Only one tenant group from a rental complex can receive funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tenant Defence Fund Pilot Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tenant Defence Fund Pilot Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Tenant Defence Fund Pilot Program?
This program provides support to tenant groups facing an Above Guideline Rent Increase or renoviction-related case at the Landlord and Tenant Board. It helps cover legal and practical support, with up to $1,000 available for paralegal or lawyer assistance and a program total limit of $50,000.
How much funding can be received?
Tenant Defence Fund Pilot Program Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Tenant Defence Fund Pilot Program program?
To be eligible for the Tenant Defence Fund Pilot Program program, you must:
At least four tenant households.
Rent and opposition thresholds must be met.
Group representative required.
What expenses are eligible under Tenant Defence Fund Pilot Program?
Preparation and defence of tenant cases before the Landlord and Tenant Board.
Support for Above Guideline Rent Increase applications.
Support for renoviction-related N13 notice cases.
Who can I contact for more information about the Tenant Defence Fund Pilot Program?
You can contact City of Hamilton by email at Janet.Surmanski@hamilton.ca or by phone at 905-546-2424 ext. 3941.
Where is the Tenant Defence Fund Pilot Program available?
The Tenant Defence Fund Pilot Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Tenant Defence Fund Pilot Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tenant Defence Fund Pilot Program is a Grant and Funding