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The Agency for Co-operative Housing
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In Arrears? Who, Me?
Date
15 October 2024
A director is in arrears when they owe their co-op money. Simple. Easy to understand.
In the old days (B.A.: Before the Agency), many co-ops saw things differently. Back then, a director who had signed a repayment agreement might not count as being in arrears. If they were keeping up with their
Aging in Place at Kensington Seniors Co-op, PEI
Date
28 January 2025
Does your housing co-op want members to age in place but isn’t sure what they’ll need? You can start with a simple upgrade, such as installing non-slip flooring at the entrance to your co‑op. Grab bars near toilets and showers are an easy fix, as are detachable shower heads with flexible hoses.
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Information sheet: Aging in place
The Agency for Co-operative Housing
Coverage for Loss of Housing Charges
Date
24 August 2016
Being under-insured puts a co-op at risk. Insurance protects against a misfortune that strikes without warning. In a housing co-op anything can happen, from a fire - several major fires have occurred over the past few years - to a staff person or president gone missing, along with the entire capital
Your Insurance and Legal Grow Ops
Date
5 May 2017
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
Guide to Hiring a Housing Co-op Manager
CHF Canada
Capacity Evaluation
Agency for Co-operative Housing
Timetable for Hiring a Property Management Company
Agency for Co-operative Housing
Proposal Form
Agency for Co-operative Housing
Tip of the Month
High-Risk Clients
Clients at High risk make up only 9.9% of the Agency’s portfolio, down from 16.3% in 2008. Proof that struggling co-ops can strengthen their operations.