Members may be eligible for placement on a separate Priority Internal Waiting list if they are experiencing a Medical or Disability Accommodation needs, severe Financial Hardship, or Domestic Violence.\u00a0 See Article 5.2.1 Priority Internal Waiting List<\/p>\n
By legal requirement, Medical and Disability Accommodation requests have priority. Applications regarding Financial Hardship or Domestic Violence will be processed on a first come, first serve basis.<\/p>\n
The priority waiting list is<\/span><\/p>\n – For members experiencing medical\/disability accommodation needs, severe financial hardship, or domestic violence. – Priority eligibility: Medical\/Disability, Financial Hardship, Domestic Violence. Membership Bylaw, Article 5.2.1 \u2013 Priority Internal Waiting<\/strong> List (c) Application Process<\/strong><\/p>\n However, this alternating system does not apply in the following cases:<\/strong><\/p>\n Priority under Article 5.2.4 is based on a member’s accommodation requirements<\/strong>. Other situations that use the word priority<\/em> or require a member to move do not<\/strong> give priority on the Internal Waiting List unless Article 5.2 specifically says they do.<\/p>\n Examples include:<\/p>\n (Schedule F, Membership Bylaw<\/a>: Member Approval and Unit Allocation)<\/p>\n Medical or Disability Accommodation<\/strong><\/p>\n A request for a Priority Move due to Medical or Disability reasons must follow the Woodsworth\u2019s Accommodation Policy for Residents with Disabilities based on the Ontario Human Rights Code. An Accommodation Request Form will also need to be filled out as part of this process. The manager will request documentation from an appropriate health practitioner detailing the nature of the individual\u2019s disability, any restrictions resulting from the disability, the expected duration of the restrictions, and the basis for the medical conclusions.<\/p>\n Each person\u2019s situation will be individually assessed by the Co-op Manager. If the manager determines a current housing unit is detrimental to a member\u2019s medical condition and a different unit is needed soon, then the member would qualify for the Priority Move waiting list.<\/p>\n The manager and member will go through the accommodation procedure together. The manager may propose other accommodation options that meet the member\u2019s needs. If the member accepts an accommodation option other than priority relocation, the member can join the main internal waiting list requesting a different unit.<\/p>\n Management and the Co-op website can provide detailed information on the Woodsworth Accommodation Policy and the Accommodation Planning process.<\/p>\n Financial Hardship<\/strong><\/p>\n If a member is experiencing severe financial hardship and has an urgent need for a less expensive unit, the member must present third-party financial or legal documents to the Co-op Manager as part of the application for a Priority Move.<\/p>\n Proof of severe financial hardship might include, but is not limited to the following documentation: Domestic Violence<\/strong><\/p>\n Woodsworth\u2019s Occupancy Bylaw #82, 7.3, defines violence against another person in the same household as domestic violence. 7.4a of Occupancy Bylaw states: The co-op does not tolerate domestic violence. It will try to If a member has experienced domestic violence, is no longer living with the abuser, yet fears for their safety by remaining in the same unit, they can request a Priority Move to another unit. Documentation may be required. Examples include a restraining order and a peace bond. Application form:<\/strong> \u00a0Priority move application form for members<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on the Membership Bylaw: member approval and unit allocation, Articles 5.2, 5.5, Schedule F. 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\n– Requires documentation.<\/p>\nSummary of Priority Criteria – Membership Bylaw: Member Approval and Unit Allocation, Schedule F
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\n– Medical\/Disability has legal precedence over others.
\n– Applications are confidential.
\n– Board approves the final Accommodation Plan.<\/p>\nMore details about priority requests for relocation<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Special rules for priority moves based on accommodation<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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\nNormally, members must live in their unit for 2 years before being eligible to move. \u00a0The Board may waive this requirement for priority cases (e.g., accommodation needs).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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What isn’t a Priority Move – Article 5.2.4
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\nCRITERIA for priority moves<\/strong><\/h5>\n
\nThe Co-op\u2019s obligations are limited to accommodating disability-related needs, not members\u2019 preferences.<\/p>\n
\nbankruptcy documents (filing documents, proof of claim etc.), creditors letters, bank statements, record for employment for job loss.
\nThose with financial issues must not be in arrears. See Article 5.1.2 (c)<\/p>\n
\nassist victims of domestic violence. Members who engage in domestic violence may be evicted.<\/p>\n
\nThe Occupancy Bylaw outlines the co-op\u2019s response to domestic violence. Article 7.4.<\/p>\n
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