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Thinking of buying a cooperatively owned house or apartment? If you are, you may have noticed that housing co-ops are a bit different than other types of homeownership.

Opinions expressed here are based on partial and largely outdated data. Moreover, at this time, there is considerable uncertainty about the economic outlook for Canada, which complicates the development of...

SECURITY, SAFETY, AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS GUIDE

A housing cooperative can be a high-rise apartment building, a garden-style apartment complex, a townhouse, a single-family home, a senior housing facility, or a manufactured home park.

Minutes, although seemingly a chore, are a critical part of an organizational meeting. Minutes primarily serve as an official record of what occurred, decisions made, and update those absent; but...

Members of an association often have tasks that require more in-depth study by a small group. That is where the committee comes in.

Operating a cooperative takes organization and cooperation. This resource is a guide to some of the basic functions of a co-op, including:

Do you find yourself reluctant or even apologetic when handing out your company's brochure?

Want to make a bad impression as the newest member of the board? Learn from these mistakes.

We’ve created this guide to provide ideas, insight, and resources for Board Chairs or the staff coordinating a board at an association, club, or nonprofit.

An effective agenda sets clear expectations for what needs to occur before and during a meeting.

As a elected leader you have a duty to preserve and promote harmony in the community.

Becoming a member of a nonprofit organization's board can be a meaningful way to explore how an individual's experience and expertise can be applied at the governance level in the...

What are the group's agreements about the role of facilitators (make sure you know them if you are new to the group)?

Meetings are a necessary tool for coordinating groups and teams of people, whether it's a steering committee or a board of directors.

Orienting a community association board is no different than onboarding a new team member; the first 90 days are critical to success.

During this time of uncertainty communication is more critical than ever as people are looking to the leaders for guidance and support.

Many people find HDFC governance confusing and even a little intimidating— all the meetings, bylaws, classes, and reports seem new and overwhelming.

It is really no secret that your organization's board of directors is pivotal to your organization’s success

What’s the difference between an unproductive nonprofit board meeting and an effective nonprofit board meeting

Does your board have trouble with homeowner attendance at your annual board meeting

The 10 steps to forming a co-operative occur in three stages: developing the business idea, assessing interest and viability, and start-up.

Board members can all recall meetings that left them scratching their heads, wondering how things could have gotten so out of control.

Show new homeowners you care and make a good first impression by greeting them with a welcome packet.