Governance, Policy & Legal

Planning for the cooperative's operation must take place well before the formal transfer of ownership to the shareholders.

Chapters and components are often at the forefront of serving members, developing leaders, and advancing a mission.

Now that more condo and single-family homeowners have become remote workers and pet owners compared to pre-pandemic levels, prop­erty managers and board members should be aware of how to legally...

Defining governance can be difficult. It is a broad concept with many influences. Volunteers are more familiar with management practices than they are with governance.

Sample policies for co-ops

Adopting policies is the starting point. Their application and storage now take effect. New policies should lead to the creation of new processes and procedures.

It is therefore the policy of the Co-operative to keep the level of arrears to an absolute minimum in order to maximize income in the interests of the Co-op and its...

Rent arrears have numerous adverse effects on the Cooperative, as rent is its primary source of income. High rent arrears can result in services such as repairs being affected, thus...

If a community-led housing (CLH) organization has not agreed on policies and procedures, it means that either all decisions must be made at governing body meetings or individuals must make...

These secondary rules, otherwise known as standing orders, are for co-ops managed by the general meeting

Nonprofit organizations should have a written, mandatory document retention and periodic destruction policy. Policies like this will prevent accidental or unintentional destruction. Additionally, it is essential for administrative personnel to...

You and your neighbor do not share the same taste in music.

Sample Previous Participation Certification

These rules are for co-ops managed by general meetings. This means that the whole membership forms the governing body of the co-op.

Sample Proprietary Lease

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CAI's multidisciplinary membership comprises community association managers and management firms, attorneys, accountants, engineers, builders/developers, as well as other providers of professional products and services for homeowners and their associations.

The nonprofit boards best equipped to lead their organizations are self-aware, function in constructive partnership with their chief executives, and are committed to continually improving their performance.

Recommended Policies to Include in a Board Governance Manual.

When addressing boards, I often discuss these 10 aspects of governance to ensure things are understood and stay on track.

Sample Regulatory Agreement

Housing Co-ops depend on the rent collected from their tenants for their main source of income. Therefore, the Co-operative's policy is to maintain the level of arrears at an absolute...

These rules are for co-ops managed by general meetings. This means that the whole membership forms the governing body of the co-op.

Sample Repair Policy and Procedures