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
The arrival of COVID-19 has brought with it a set of unprecedented challenges for housing providers, not the least of which is ensuring a safe environment for tenants and staff. We’ve outlined some of the protocols ONPHA Members have adopted to keep their properties and workspaces as safe as possible during the pandemic. Read more of the article: Adapting to COVID-19: health and safety practices for housing providers
Most community housing providers will at some point, find themselves facing the difficult situation of a tenant having passed away in their unit. Read on to learn more about how to prepare your organization to handle the death of a tenant safely and compassionately while taking appropriate steps to ensure legal compliance. Read more of the article: Death of a Tenant: your responsibilities as a community housing provider
Question: My organization is unsure about how we should handle unit turnovers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on to learn more. Read more of the article: Ask member support: managing new tenancies during the COVID-19 pandemic
Spring has officially arrived, and this particular spring comes with a unique set of challenges. Many community housing providers are finding it difficult to maintain services due to reduced staff availability and the need to work under the constraints of social distancing protocols. Read on to learn about some of the important tasks you may be able to get started on, even with reduced staffing. Read more of the article: Get your buildings ready for spring!
Across Canada, the COVID-19 pandemic is seeing most non-essential personnel work from home where possible. Those who are used to working from home occasionally will find that switching over to full-time remote work requires some adjustment. Read on to get tips for working remotely. Read more of the article: Maintaining productivity and well-being while working from home
