Model by-laws, policies and rules

Use this model by-law to outline the human rights of your co-op community members and the co-op’s rules for fulfilling that commitment. (2021)

Review this guide to help your co-op understand how the COVID Emergency By-law works and whether you will need to use it. (August 2020)

Customize this model by-law to set out the rights and responsibilities of occupying a housing co-op unit. CHF Canada recommends that all Ontario housing co-ops update their Occupancy by-law first, followed by their Organizational by-law. Use this model and the Guide to take you through the steps. (2017)

Gain clarification on your co-op’s rules on spending and permissions (2012).

Use this policy to explain how your co-op collects housing charges and arrears from members.

THE CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS ACT, SNL1998 CHAPTER C-35.1
BY-LAWS FOR A NON-PROFIT HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE
LIMITED BY MEMBERSHIP FEE

Are your co-op’s by-laws or policies old? Do you have all that you need in place so that your co-op compliant with the legislation that applies to your co-op? Here is a list recent model by-laws and policies by province to keep your co-op current and running smoothly.