3. File an application with the HRTO

You start the process by filing an application with the (HRTO). The HRTO has an Applicant’s Guide with detailed instructions.

Say what happened

Explain how you were discriminated against by the Respondent. The Respondent is your employer, landlord, representative, or provider. Include details about each time something happened, saying:

what happened
where things happened
when things happened
who was involved

Say how it affected you

Include details about things like:

loss of income if you were fired or had to take time off
cost to find another apartment if you were forced to move out
impact on your physical and mental health

Say what you want the HRTO to do

The HRTO can order the Respondent to do things like:

pay you money
in rare cases, give you a job
in rare cases, give you an apartment
change its practices so they follow human rights laws

You can ask the HRTO for money to cover costs or to replace money that you were forced to spend because of the .

You can also ask for money because of how the discrimination affected you. When your human rights are not respected, this can hurt you. The HRTO can order that you be paid money for that hurt.