Find Housing, Avoid Scams

Find Housing, Avoid Scams

This workshop provides valuable insights and practical advice to help you find a safe and legitimate place to call home.

By HOUSE Canada

Date and time

Location

Online

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Looking for housing in Canada as a student? Not sure if a rental listing is real or a scam?

This workshop will guide you through the do’s and don’ts of renting, and how to protect yourself from common scams in the Canadian rental market.

Whether you're a first-time renter or just unsure where to begin, we’ll break it all down with real-life examples, a mini quiz, and resources you can actually use.


You will learn:

  • Where to find safe, reliable listings
  • How to identify rental scams (and what to do if you’re targeted)
  • What landlords can legally ask for
  • What to expect before you move in
  • How to protect your personal info and your money
  • Resources available for student renters in Canada


Register now to find your next place with more confidence, learn what to watch for and avoid some common rental scam traps!

Organized by

Housing Our University Students Equitably or HOUSE, is a non-profit housing organization that builds and operates affordable student housing on or near post-secondary campuses across English Canada.

FreeAug 20 · 2:00 PM PDT