Occupancy Bylaw #82: about the rights and obligations of the co-op and members

OCCUPANCY BY-LAW #82

A BY-LAW ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE CO-OP AND THE MEMBERS

Full text of the bylaw with clickable table of contents

– You can also see the  table of contents only.
– Some forms from this bylaw are also on this website in Co-op Forms.
– This related policy about Article 12 Dealing with Problems has been approved by the Board of Directors:  Guideline for prohibited conduct Aug 2020

Arrears and evictions: what the Occupancy Bylaw says

The Occupancy Bylaw contains important details regarding any debts owed to the co-operative along with the relevant procedures. Additionally, the article on evictions can also be applied to performance-related matters. Please refer to the attached document for these articles and the associated forms.

The Occupancy Bylaw includes:

• late payment
• persistent late payment
• failed payments and replacement payments
• advance notice of lateness
• directors in arrears
• repayment schedule and arrears payment agreements
• notice to appear for late or persistent late payment
• eviction procedures
• alternatives when dealing with problems
• performance agreements

A member cannot appeal a board of directors’ eviction decision to the membership if the grounds of termination are:
• Arrears
• Domestic violence
• An act involving violence
• An illegal act, or
• An act or failure to act that impairs the safety of others