What does “funding-ready” mean and how do you get there? 56 ONPHA members explored new ideas at the Financing our Future course Read more of the article: Be funding-ready: What’s available and how to get it
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Planning for EOA is one of the greatest challenges social housing providers in Ontario have ever been confronted with. Urban Aboriginal providers face an additional hurdle. Read more of the article: Navigating EOA as an Aboriginal Housing Provider
What will change for housing providers when operating agreements expire? The short answer is – a lot! Read more of the article: Big changes for housing providers post-EOA
For one of Ontario’s oldest non-profit housing corporation, navigating EOA has not been without its challenges. Find out more about their strategic approach and tips for other providers. Read more of the article: A Strategic Approach to EOA
End of operating agreements could have a huge impact on the GHT/HST status of some federal providers. Find out more. Read more of the article: Life after EOA and Taxes
In the States, one non-profit organization has emerged as an innovator and is leading the way in the affordable housing industry. What can we learn from their experiences? Read more of the article: Championing Housing Preservation in the States
Are you a federal housing provider that wants to offer subsidy at the end of your operating agreement? Keep reading. Read more of the article: Offering Internal Subsidy at EOA
Ontario’s recently passed Rental Fairness Act makes several amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), many of which will impact the day-to-day operations of non-profit housing providers. Keep reading to find out what you need to know now, and other changes to expect. Read more of the article: Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act
Here are the top things that ONPHA thinks non-profit housing providers should know about what was, and wasn’t, in Budget 2017. Read more of the article: A missed opportunity for non-profit housing
After trying to work with one of my tenants to solve their arrears, they have become increasingly hostile towards me and other staff. The last time they came to the office, they used abusive language. I’m scared it could escalate to physical violence. What can I do to protect myself and my staff? Read more of the article: Member support question: Violent tenants