Housing resources and supports

Wilfrid Laurier University's Tenant Resources webpage offers essential guidance for students navigating off-campus housing. It outlines tenant rights in Ontario, clarifies what landlords are legally permitted to ask, provides advice on avoiding rental discrimination or fraud and features links to legal support services for tenants.

Conestoga College’s Alternative Housing webpage provides resources and guidance to help students find off-campus housing options, including tips on rental agreements, tenant rights, and listings for local accommodations.

While the City of Brantford does not have jurisdiction over student rental properties or landlord directories, we recognize the importance of safe, accessible housing options for students. Places4Students.com is an online platform that connects students, landlords, and academic institutions by providing a dedicated service for off-campus housing. It offers a searchable database of rentals including apartments, houses, rooms, and shared living spaces specifically geared toward students. The site also features student sublets and allows students to create profiles to find compatible roommates.

The City of Brantford is the designated Service Manager responsible for planning and delivering housing and homelessness services in both the City of Brantford and the County of Brant. Access to Housing and Homelessness services is a key deliverable for the Housing and Homelessness Services Department and staff work closely with internal and external partners to ensure that current information is available to the public.