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Hiring a Property Management Company
Let’s assume that your board has decided that hiring a property management company is the best way to look after the day-to-day work of managing your co-op.
Your co-op will want to choose a property-management company through a Request for Proposals (RFP). Our Guide to Hiring Property Management
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The Co-operators
Ontario Gas Companies Offer Energy-Saving Programs
Date
5 February 2019
We may be in the depths of winter, but we can still save energy while staying warm. Enbridge Gas and Union Gas have announced several free Ontario-wide programs that will help qualified co-ops and their members save money and energy this winter.
Enbridge Gas
Enbridge Gas has a no-fuss application
Monthly Management Reports to the Board
Agency for Co-operative Housing
National Housing Co-Investment Fund Criteria
Date
8 February 2019
In July 2018, we reported on CMHC’s National Housing Co-Investment Fund as an opportunity for Agency clients. Interest in this loan and grant program is growing; to date Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has received in excess of 200 applications since April. In response to feedback
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Date
21 February 2019
You Told Us about Our Service: The Highlights
Date
21 February 2019
How does your co-op really feel about the Agency? Inquiring minds want to know. Every few years the Agency reaches out to all our clients to touch base with you about our service—and our services. To make sure you can be frank with us, we hire a professional research firm that treats your individual
You Told Us about Our Service: The Reports
Date
21 February 2019
We are always glad to help when a client needs something, but our risk-based approach means that we spend less time with co-ops that are doing well. However, our annual package of reports is one service that goes to all clients.
Our 2018 Client Satisfaction Survey asked you to rank our reports from
The Management Services Agreement
The Model Management Services Agreement is carefully written to make sure you and your manager know just what to expect from each other. It covers the property manager’s duties, how they are paid, when they need to get things done and where their authority starts and stops.
The agreement includes
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Capital Reserve Balance
61% of Agency clients hold a capital reserve balance of at least $6,000 per unit. By almost doubling the amount from 2007, co-ops are nearly twice as ready to meet their future needs.