The logo for the rentsmart society. It features a green house graphic with a black roof and a white key graphic inside with the rentsmart word in green and black
In collaboration with the Rent Smart Education & Support Society

Get Housed, Stay Housed provides renter education, a service facilitated by the MNO Housing Stabilization Program. It is way for individuals and families to increase their skills and knowledge of successful tenancy and opens doors to long-term housing stability.

This service will be delivered in a virtual format, and includes a blend of group check-ins and learn-at-your-own-pace modules. A condensed version is also available for those looking for one-on-one sessions.

How-to-Register:

For more information or to arrange a private group or one-on-one session please contact BetteB@metisnation.org.

*Registration is open to all those who identify as Indigenous as well as to internal MNO staff*

Workshops – Scheduled at Your Convenience

These workshops are shortened sections of the units found in the Full Course Content, and provide a tailored approach to some of the more common rental issues individuals and households face. They are available in either a one-on-one or group format and can be scheduled at a time that works best for you.

List of Workshops:
  • Budgeting Tips – How to Make the Rent
  • Knowing Your Rights – Understanding the Residential tenancies Act
  • Landlord and Tenant Relationship Tips
  • Maintenance Matters – Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Tenant
  • Navigating the Landlord and Tenant Board
  • Rental Tips and How to Avoid Scams

Full Course Content:

Each session will begin with a Introductory Check-In with the course facilitator, as well as periodic Q&A sessions between units as needed.

Unit 1 – Getting Started (complete independently)

Unit 2 – RTA, Rights & Responsibilities (complete independently)

Unit 3 – Finances (complete Independently)

Unit 4 – Landlord & Tenant Relationships (complete independently)

Unit 5 – Long-Term Sustainability (complete independently)

Resources (click to download a copy):

If you have questions or concerns while completing the independent learning units, please reach out to your course facilitator, Bette Belanger, at BetteB@metisnation.org