Tenants’ Rights Guide
Know your rights as a renter in Nova Scotia. When tenants know their legal rights and can assert them and advocate for themselves, they can begin to reclaim power over their housing.
For more information, visit pilipiliÂþ» Legal Aid Service's or call 902-423-8105.
Welfare Rights Guide
You have a right to income assistance. It's important that you understand what you are entitled to so you can advocate for or fight for your rights.
For more information, please contact us at 902-423-8105.
In the Media
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Dalhousie Legal Aid Service ft in "Halifax tenants in 'precarious housing situations' band together to fight renovictions"
July 14, 2025, 12:00 PM
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Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Community Legal Worker Mark Culligan ft in "Advocates call for end to Nova Scotia’s fixed‑term lease loophole"
May 7, 2025, 12:00 PM
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Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Community Legal Worker Mark Culligan ft in "Nova Scotia fixed‑term lease loophole to remain in place despite some abuse: official"
May 6, 2025, 12:00 PM
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Dalhousie Legal Aid Service ft in "Dalhousie Legal Aid urges vigilance as stricter deadlines for tenants are put in place"
April 14, 2025, 12:00 PM
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Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Community Legal Worker Mark Culligan ft in "91 residents of N.S. mobile home park file for return of 'unlawful' water charges"
November 20, 2024, 12:00 PM