The two main co-op models Common Equity Rental Housing Co-operative (CERC) and Community Managed Co-operative (CMC) are both involved in the planning for their housing future and the future of the CEHL Housing Program.

What's the difference between the co-op models?

The two models differ in the responsibilities that are carried out by the co-op and the level of active involvement required by their members.

Co-op model
Member involvement
Select
co-op members
Influence Housing Program
Manage co-op governance
Manage Tenancy, Finance & Maintenance
CERC
High

CMC
Medium

CEHL

Co-ops are run by members, for members

Each co-op is an independent organisation that meets the needs of it's own community. The focus, culture and requirements for active involvement of members will vary from co-op to co-op.

Co-ops:

  • manage governance and planning for their co-op and member's needs
  • have a say in the CEHL Housing Program and in decisions that affect their members housing:
      •       - elect co-op member representative to the CEHL Board

          - input into Program Policies and key Program matters

    • member co-ops may also act as rental providers by managing tenancies, finances and maintenance (these functions are managed by CEHL for CMC's)

      • How CEHL works with Co-ops

      CEHL provides :

      • training and resourcing for co-ops
      • management of a portfolio of properties
      • program management and administration 
      • additional services that co-ops may choose to take up on a fee for service basis eg: book-keeping
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