Back to Main Try Our HUTs Self-Assessment Tool This HUTs Self-Assessment Survey can be used to help you identify if you are experiencing a Housing Unit Takeover. If you answer yes to many of these questions, you may be experiencing a HUT. Your responses are completely anonymous. Is access to my unit limited? Yes No N/A Does my guest/visitors disrespect the rules defined by me? Yes No N/A Is my guest/visitor ever mean or unkind to me? Yes No N/A Does my guest/visitor eat my food, use my personal hygiene or use my clothing without my permission? Yes No N/A Does my guest/visitor ever invite other people over without my permission? Yes No N/A Does my guest/visitor interfere with my sleep or routines? Yes No N/A Does my guest/visitor owe me money or pressure me to lend them money or stay in my unit and not contribute financially? (exceptions-official dependent e.g.:- child) Yes No N/A Do I have an unhealthy dependence on my guest/visitor (they are my only friend, they provide me with cheaper drugs, alcohol or money)? Yes No N/A Do I feel obligated to provide shelter for my guest/visitor because they would be homeless if I asked them to leave? Yes No N/A Does my guest/visitor ever manipulate, lie to, guilt-trip or threaten me? Yes No N/A Does my guest/visitor ever make me feel unsafe, making me spend more time away from home? Yes No N/A Is my guest/visitor doing something illegal that I could be held criminally responsible Yes No N/A Is my guest/visitor doing something that could get me evicted? Yes No N/A Would my guest refuse to leave if I asked? Yes No N/A Due to a guest/visitor, I have thought about abandoning my home? Yes No N/A Which of the vulnerabilities stated below do you identify with, which makes you susceptible to HUTs? Substance use Mental illness Homelessness/lived experience Newcomer (less than 5 years in Canada) What is your age? 16-29 years 30-54 years 55+ years We hope this helped to identify some of the key identifiers of a HUT. We encourage you to look through the HUTs Hub to keep yourself safe. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. Contact Us HUTs Hub for Tenants About HUTs What To Do Resources
