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GST/HST Rebates: Is Your Housing Co-op at Risk of Losing Them?
The Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (CHF Canada)’s new bulletin helps federal co-ops determine future eligibility and access to GST/HST Rebates after operating agreements end.
Your Insurance and Legal Grow Ops
Under new federal rules introduced in August 2016, landlords have little recourse if a tenant is growing licenced medical marijuana in their unit. There’s a risk, though, that insurance policies will not cover damages from any activities deemed ‘high risk’, and, in most cases, the operation of a
Recouping your Loss from Fraud
The Agency has discovered that some housing co-operatives victimized by fraud are unable to collect on their insurance because they miss the deadline for reporting their loss. Others don't try to make a claim out of the mistaken belief that a claim won't succeed without a criminal conviction.
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Q&A on Net Operating Revenue
Borrowing
As you come to the end of your mortgage, or earlier, your housing co-operative may need to borrow new money. The property may need more work than the capital replacement reserve can fund. Or you may have been looking forward to updating the older elements of your buildings and units. Some co-ops
Q&A on the AIR for Co-operatives
Q&A on Directors in Arrears
Q&A on the Model Management Services Agreement
Q&A on Private Financing
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Capital Plans and Contributions
Comparing 2007 and 2020, we saw the median annual contributions per unit almost triple ($1,026 per unit to $3,052).