How can housing providers continue to operate safely and successfully as the pandemic wears on? We recently gathered housing providers from across the province and the country to discuss their successes, lessons learned, and their plans for the future. Read more of the article: COVID-19: Lessons learned and where do we go from here?
To help slow the spread of COVID-19 transmission, housing providers have been operating with enhanced cleaning protocols to help protect the health and safety of tenants and staff. Some have been using fogging machines to augment regular cleaning routines. Read on to learn more about foggers and how they work. Read more of the article: Enhanced cleaning protocols and fogging machines
This year, we’ve faced unprecedented changes to the way we live and work. ONPHA has been offering online courses since 2005. With 15 years of experience under our belt, we’re more than ready to help you meet your professional development goals. Read more of the article: Build your skillset with ONPHA’s online courses
As the need for social distancing wears on, it may no longer be feasible to put off less urgent maintenance work, fire inspections, and general unit inspections. So how can housing providers conduct repairs and inspections while protecting the health of residents, staff, and contractors? Read more of the article: Conducting unit entries during COVID-19
Can you explain the new minimum rent rules and in particular, please clarify how rent is calculated for tenants who are currently paying less than the new minimum rent and how the new minimum rent applies to OW and ODSP recipients and how utility adjustments factor in? Read more of the article: Ask Member Support: minimum rent increase under the new RGI rules
Learn more about Stage 3 of the Province's Reopening Plan and how the relaxed restrictions may impact community housing provider services and operations. Read more of the article: What you need to know about Stage 3 of Ontario’s Reopening Plan
Businesses across the province are entering and preparing to enter Stage 3 of the Province’s reopening plan. Read on to learn about how ONPHA's new resource can help you plan a safe return to work. Read more of the article: A guide for reopening your workplace
Our building is currently smoke-free. How can we accommodate tenants who are self-isolating due to COVID-19 so they can use tobacco and/or cannabis safely without affecting others’ rights to a smoke-free environment? Read more of the article: Ask Member Support: self-isolating tenants smoking in their units
On July 1, 2020, changes to the way rent-geared-to-income (RGI) is administered are set to come into effect as part of the Ontario government’s Community Housing Renewal Strategy (CHRS). Learn about these changes and how ONPHA can help your organization adjust. Read more of the article: The New, Simplified World of RGI Administration
Learn about how the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) is working to help affordable housing providers reduce costs and emissions through sustainable builds and retrofits. Read more of the article: Increase energy efficiency and lower costs through sustainable construction and retrofits
