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filing cabinet Housing administration covers all of the forms, policies and procedures you need to follow to ensure a successful non-profit housing corporation. Everything from tenant leases to board policies. If you don't see what you are looking for here, contact our management support team at 1-800-297-66660 or email management help. For specific governance issues, check out our special governance resource page. You can view all of the available sample forms and policies here.

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Salary Survey 2009 Restricted

2009 Report on the compensation rates for 11 positions in non-profit housing.

ONPHA's 2008 Budget Response

The 2008 Provincial Budget confirmed that $100 million will be made available to the social housing sector for repairs to housing and another $500 million in low-cost loans

Salary Survey 2007 Restricted

2007 survey of ONPHA members to benchmark compensation rates across the province for multiple job types.

Duty to Accommodate under the Human Rights Code of Ontario Restricted

Part of a series of Code-related Info On's, we look at the duty to accommodate up to the point of undue hardship. Includes examples, practical tips and implications on the Landlord and Tenant Board.

The Ontario Human Rights Code and Tenant Selection Restricted

This Info On explores the impact of the Code on selection pratices for prospective tenants. First in a series of Code-related Info On's in light of recent landmark reports and policy changes.

Pandemic Planning for Small Non-Profits Restricted

Pandemic plans are especially important for small organizations with few staff. ONPHA has developed an Info ON which highlights some of the key issues and questions that face small non-profit housing providers.

Calculating Minimum Rent Restricted

Should minimum rent calculations under RGI include the cost of utility charges?

Workplace Violence and Harassment Legislation Restricted

Does the centralized list have an obligation to disclose infomation about individuals with a history of violent behaviour? What are my obligations for disclosing information to my employees about an applicant, tenant, or other person who has a history of violent behaviour?

Last Month's Rent Deposits Restricted

Various questions relating to last month's rent deposits.

Corporations Act

The Corporations Act does not apply to co-operative corporations (governed by the Co-operative Corporations Act), or businesses incorporated under the Business Cororations Act. It does cover not-for-profit corporations not incorporated under these other Acts.

Privacy Acts

Housing providers deal with a vast array of personal information on a daily basis and interact with many external agencies pertaining to the residents being served. The management of personal information and protection of individuals privacy has never been more important.

Agreement to pay rent arrears Restricted

A form to agree upon payment terms for rent owed in arrears.

Assessment of ability to pay form Restricted

A form for assessing the ability to pay for applicants below income targets who are requesting non-RGI units.

Checklist for Implementing Occupational Health and Safety Restricted

Refer to the Info On Occupational Health and Safety Act for use of this sample checklist.

Sample Lease for Federal Providers

Market and RGI leases for federal program providers, including the urban native program, and Residential Tenancies Act compliant.

Author: ONPHA
May 01, 2008

Sample Lease (French Version)

ONPHA's newly-revised Sample Lease has been translated into French. Available in Word format.

Author: ONPHA
May 01, 2008

Sample Lease for MOH/MCSS Providers

Sample lease for non-profits with operating agreements administered by MOH and MCSS to make it compliant with the Residential Tenancies Act.

Author: ONPHA
May 01, 2008

Workplace Violence and Harassment - Meeting the New Legislative Requirements Restricted

Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) to enhance protections against workplace violence and address workplace harassment come into force in June 2010. View all of ONPHA's archived webinars here. Download ONPHA's Sample Workplace Violence Policy here.

June 14, 2010

Handling Evictions for Misrepresentation and Failure to Qualify Restricted

Harry Fine, President of Landlord Solutions, discusses when and how to handle Landlord and Tenant Board evictions of RGI tenants who have knowingly and materially misrepresented their household income or no longer meet the qualification requirements for their unit. The webinar covers what forms to use, notice periods, and how to prepare and present your case at the Landlord Tenant Board.

June 01, 2010

Human Rights and Rental Housing Restricted

Sector expert Harry Fine, from Landlord Solutions, discusses the practical implications of the Ontario Human Rights Commission's (OHRC) recently released policy report on human rights and rental housing.

December 01, 2009

Alterna Savings Restricted

Morneau Sobeco Restricted

Primus Telecommunications Restricted

Rent Check Credit Bureau Restricted

Staples Advantage Restricted