Bill 198 explained in plain English
Non-profit Housing Co-operatives Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011
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This bill amends the Co-operative Corporations Act and the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 to establish a clear process for non-profit housing co-operatives to terminate a member's occupancy rights and to handle related disputes through the Landlord and Tenant Board.
This bill, the Non-profit Housing Co-operatives Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011, changes how the law applies to non-profit housing co-operatives in Ontario. It makes amendments to the Co-operative Corporations Act and the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. The main changes involve how disputes between housing co-operatives and their members are handled, particularly regarding the termination of a member's right to occupy their unit. It clarifies that the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 will apply to these situations, establishing a process for notices of termination and applications to the Landlord and Tenant Board for eviction orders. It also outlines specific reasons a co-operative can issue a notice to terminate a member's occupancy, such as non-payment of housing charges, illegal activity, or damage to the property. The bill also makes amendments to other related acts, including the Commercial Tenancies Act, the Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2010, and the Ontario Clean Energy Benefit Act, 2010.
- Amends the Co-operative Corporations Act to outline new rules for terminating a member's membership and occupancy rights, including specific notice periods and procedures for members who wish to terminate their own rights.
- Creates a new Part V.1 in the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, which governs the termination of occupancy for members of non-profit housing co-operatives and establishes a framework for disputes to be handled by the Landlord and Tenant Board.
- Specifies the grounds on which a non-profit housing co-operative can issue a notice to terminate a member's occupancy, such as persistent non-payment of housing charges, illegal acts, or damage to the property.
- Outlines the process for a co-operative to apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board for an order to terminate a member's occupancy and evict them.
- Includes provisions for compensation to the co-operative for a member's continued use of a unit after their occupancy rights have ended.
- Amends other statutes, including the Commercial Tenancies Act, the Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2010, and the Ontario Clean Energy Benefit Act, 2010, to reflect changes related to housing co-operatives.
- Members of non-profit housing co-operatives in Ontario
- Non-profit housing co-operatives in Ontario
- The Landlord and Tenant Board
- Non-profit housing co-operatives have new procedures for issuing notices of termination and applying to the Landlord and Tenant Board for eviction orders.
- Members of non-profit housing co-operatives have new rights and obligations regarding the process of termination of their occupancy, including specific notice periods and the right to dispute applications.
- Members have defined grounds for termination, such as non-payment of housing charges or illegal activity.
- Co-operatives can seek compensation for damages or unpaid charges from members.
- The Landlord and Tenant Board has expanded jurisdiction to hear cases involving housing co-operative members.
- The Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent, except for certain sections which come into force on a day named by proclamation.
- Specific provisions related to subsection 23 (2) come into force on the later of when subsection 23 (1) comes into force or when section 38 of the Housing Services Act, 2011 comes into force.
- The bill allows co-operatives to claim compensation for housing charges arrears and damages.
- The bill includes provisions for charging members for NSF cheque fees and related administration charges.
- The Landlord and Tenant Board is empowered to issue eviction orders and orders for payment of arrears or compensation.
- Failure to comply with notice requirements or co-operative rules can lead to termination of occupancy.
- The bill does not provide specific details on the exact monetary amounts for some charges or when the proclamation for certain sections will occur.
- The application of certain provisions depends on the specifics of co-operative by-laws and occupancy agreements.
Changes rules related to terminating a member's membership and occupancy rights within a non-profit housing co-operative, including new procedures for members to terminate their own rights and for co-operatives to obtain possession of a member unit.
Source: Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 22, 23, 24
Extends certain provisions of this Act, including a new Part V.1, to apply to member units of non-profit housing co-operatives to protect members from unlawful evictions and provide a framework for dispute resolution regarding occupancy termination.
Source: Sections 15, 16, 17, 21
Clarifies that this Act, along with the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 and common law, does not apply to member units of a non-profit housing co-operative, except as provided in the Co-operative Corporations Act or the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006.
Source: Section 1
Amends the definition of "multi-unit complex" to include a residential complex as defined in the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006.
Source: Section 25
Amends the definition of "eligible account" to include a residential complex as defined in the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006.
Source: Section 26
Certain provisions related to housing assistance are updated to reference this Act.
Source: Section 23 (2)
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