Leading housing policy expert Steve Pomeroy sat down with ONPHA to discuss what the road to a modernized framework might look like for the community housing sector. Read more of the article: Sector Modernization: Getting from Here to There
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How do ONPHA’s seven key recommendations compare with the newly-released National Housing Strategy? Read this quick breakdown to find out. Read more of the article: What we asked for vs. what the National Housing Strategy delivered
Two of my tenants who live side-by-side have both issued complaints against each other. As a landlord, what are my legal responsibilities when it comes to noise and harassment complaints filed from one tenant against another? Read more of the article: Tenant vs. tenant complaints
With the Provincial election fast approaching, ONPHA teamed up with our sector partner CHF Canada to make the case for investing in co-op and non-profit housing today to create a legacy for the next generation. Read more of the article: Affordable Today. Affordable Tomorrow.
After 20 years without significant investment in housing, this long overdue Strategy is a historic step in the right direction. We are pleased that the government has adopted several of the recommendations made by ONPHA. Read our initial response. Read more of the article: ONPHA’s response to the National Housing Strategy
ONPHA recently talked to members who received funding through the Social Apartment Retrofit Program (SHARP). Read on to learn about their experiences, and what advice they have for housing providers seeking similar funding. Read more of the article: Social Housing Apartment Retrofit Program
After the 2008 financial crisis, the Irish government needed to address the drop in housing construction and saw the non-profit housing sector as a big part of the solution. A regulatory framework helped them grow the capacity of non-profits, while at the same time proving that investment in this sector was feasible. Read more of the article: Housing Standards: Thoughts from Ireland
Question: My tenant is 20 years old and lives alone. Her only source of income is $1,200 from Child and Family Services in a different province. She gave me a letter that calls it “income support”. What is this income and how do I calculate it? Read more of the article: Ask Member Support: Income support in RGI
Ontario’s property tax system does not treat non-profit housing providers consistently. Some are exempt but many are taxed beyond the income they bring in. What’s going on with these inconsistencies and how have housing providers responded? Read more of the article: What’s going on with Ontario’s Inconsistent Property Tax System?
The Oaks in Ottawa has helped to decrease per-person alcohol consumption by 30% and improve the overall mental and physical health of their residents, all while saving the public money. Find out how they're doing it and how a similar model can be applied to other communities. Read more of the article: Creating opportunities for a happier life