The Vancouver Tenants Union is a network of renters working in solidarity with one another to educate, agitate and organize for housing justice. Our union is not meant to replace a long list of existing social services and legal advocacy organizations that already exist. If you are in need of legal advice or advocacy, consider contacting one of these organizations.
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Tenant Resource & Advisory Council (TRAC)
Free legal information on BC residential tenancy law through their website, telephone Infoline, legal education workshops and multilingual resources. -
First United Church
Legal assistance, advice and representation to low-income and vulnerable people in the Downtown Eastside. -
Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
Specific types of advocacy only. Click link above to learn more -
Access Pro Bono
Free 30 minute summary advice clinic on a variety of legal topics, they also have one lawyer who takes on RTB cases. -
Seniors First BC
Legal Advocacy Program that provides legal advice, advocacy and representation to people aged 55+ on legal issues involving tenancy, debt and government benefits. -
PovNet
A BC-wide directory of advocacy service organizations
