Ask member support: managing new tenancies during the COVID-19 pandemic
Question:
My organization is unsure about how we should handle unit turnovers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Get your buildings ready for spring!
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.
Bed bugs: identification and treatment
Bed bugs are one of the most challenging issues a property manager can face in their day-to-day operations. What happens when you think you may have a bed bug infestation? Where do you start?
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Ask member support: Odours affecting tenants’ right to reasonable enjoyment
I am having an issue with odours coming from a unit in the building I manage. The smell of cat urine is extremely pervasive even in the hallway outside this unit – it’s overpowering even when you’re just walking past. I am keen to respect the tenant’s rights, but I have received numerous complaints from others about the odour.
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Benefits for Employees Over 65: Changes to Your Obligations
A recent Ontario Human Rights Tribunal (OHRC) —Talos vs. Grand Erie District School Board — will impact the common practice of ending benefits for employees over the age of 65. Find out what this might mean for housing providers.
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