Live Longer, Stronger: Understanding Your Rights as a Tenant

Live Longer, Stronger is a free weekly community education series for adults 55+, brought to you by Prime Care Family Health Team. Each week, we explore a different health or life topic and share practical information in a straightforward, no-pressure environment.

Join us at Milton Public Library – Sherwood Branch for this week’s session:

Understanding Your Rights as a Tenant

Presented by Rachel Wickham, Tenant Protection Lawyer, Halton Community Legal Services

Whether you are starting a new tenancy, currently renting, or thinking about ending a lease, understanding your rights and responsibilities can help you feel more confident navigating the process.

This session will cover practical information about leases, deposits, maintenance, landlord access, guests, ending a tenancy, eviction notices, and communicating with landlords.

You’ll learn about:

• What to know before signing a lease
• Rental applications and deposits
• Maintenance responsibilities and landlord access
• Your rights around guests and accommodations
• Ending or assigning a lease
• What to do if you receive an eviction notice
• Practical ways to communicate with your landlord or property manager

Event Details

Tuesday, November 24, 2026
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Milton Public Library – Sherwood Branch

Free and open to adults 55+.

Registration is required to help us prepare for attendance. Please select “Going” below to confirm your RSVP.