Model by-laws, policies and rules

Use this guide to take your co-op step-by-step through the process of customizing the Model Occupancy By-law. (2017)

Refer to this guide to help your co-op navigate the HSA model by-law (2013).

Use this checklist to make sure your co-op’s policies are in line with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). All of these requirements are covered in the Model AODA Customer Service Policy (Ontario) for your co-op to adopt.

Learn why a co-op should have a human rights by-law, what constitutes harassment and discrimination, and what the responsibilities of the co-op are.

This NewsBriefs article (author: Joy Connelly) takes you through the steps to ensure your co-op is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Customize these sample forms to accompany your co-op’s AODA Customer Service Policy:
sample support person consent agreements
sample contractor compliance statement
sample AODA training forms

Use this fillable pdf to collect customer feedback. This form works with your co-op’s AODA Customer Service Policy.

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)