Stella left an abusive relationship and was staying in a shelter while waiting for new housing. She contacted our office after asking Toronto Community Housing Corporation to be released from her current lease agreement, which she shared with her former partner.
Elizabeth contacted our office with concerns about the heat in her Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) unit. TCHC staff had confirmed that the heat and thermostat were both working, but Elizabeth wanted someone to check the insulation because she said her unit was still very cold.
Sajid, who lives on his own, was having trouble keeping up with his housekeeping duties as a result of his medical issues. He was hoping to get some help but didn’t know who to ask, so he contacted our office for help.
We heard from Andre, who was upset because they said that Toronto Employment & Social Services
would not provide them service in French. We heard from Andre, who was upset because they said that Toronto Employment & Social Services would not provide them service in French. Andre had questions about the Housing Stabilization Fund and Ontario Works, but wanted TESS staff to communicate with them about the matter in French.
Martina, who is on disability assistance, applied to the City’s Property Tax, Water & Solid Waste Relief program. She faxed in her application, but a year later, had not heard back from the City. Confused, she contacted City staff to see what had happened.
We were surprised to hear from Dmitri, a Russian resident who had continuing concerns about a fire that happened in his apartment in Moscow. While his email was addressed to the Moscow Ombudsman, Dmitri had sent it to our office instead.
Ms. T had a small leak on her water meter and called Toronto Water to fix it. The City worker accidentally snapped the pipe that held the meter. He turned off the water, then hooked Ms. T up to her neighbour’s pipe so she would have access to water until her pipe was fixed. No one told Ms. T what she was supposed to do next.
After getting a permit from the City, Ms. P built a pool in her backyard, with a fence surrounding it. Later, the City noticed that the fence and part of the pool were on City property. Ms. P had to redo the fence and thought the City should cover the cost since they had issued the permit.
The X family bought a new home in 1998 that was on a septic system. The previous owners and City staff told them sewer connections were available on their property and the home could be attached to City sewers easily. In 2008, the X’s asked Toronto Water for the connection location. The City gave them three marked maps. The contractor, following the maps, dug a moonscape of 14-foot holes and found nothing.