A new Tenants' Rights Program will provide Nova Scotians with free legal advice and education to better navigate housing challenges, supported by nearly $1 million in federal funding. The program is being delivered by the Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission, which will make free legal advice and resources available to tenants across the province, including those in rural and remote areas.
The announcement is made today by Shannon Miedema, Member of Parliament for Halifax, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
The Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission will use the funding to provide timely, free legal advice to all tenants across Nova Scotia. It will also offer public legal education in communities to strengthen rights, through phone or in-person services, and community workshops. These services are available to all tenants in Nova Scotia, regardless of income. Over the next four years, thousands of Nova Scotians will benefit from this program.
With one of the highest rates of renting in the country, Nova Scotia faces a growing demand for tenant legal aid and resources. This new program will help more tenants understand their rights, and resolve disputes earlier.
