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Quetzal Family Homes Seeking Board Members
South & Metcalfe Non-Profit Housing Corporation (operating as Quetzal Family Homes) is seeking applications from residents in Haldimand-Norfolk who are interested in joining the Corporation’s Board of Directors.
Quetzal Family Homes is a charitable organization that offers affordable, supportive housing and related services to women survivors of domestic violence and their children. The Board of Directors is composed of community-minded individuals with an interest and commitment to affordable housing and ending violence against women. We are currently seeking a resident of Norfolk County or Haldimand County to serve on our board of directors for a term of two years. Regular Board Meetings are held virtually via web conference, for approximately 1 ½ hours at 5:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every other month, including February, April, June, September, and November.
ABOUT QUETZAL FAMILY HOMES: Quetzal Family Homes is the owner of 28 apartments in two apartment buildings in Simcoe, Ontario. The organization was created in 1991 by local community members and has evolved into a charitable organization that provides supportive housing and other services for survivors. In partnership with Haldimand Norfolk Women’s Services, we provide on-site counseling and related services to women and their children.
OUR MISSION – Quetzal Family Homes is a community-based organization that provides specialized housing and related services for our tenants and community to inspire hope and enhanced quality of life. Quetzal Family Homes provide secure, transitional housing for 18 months with support services, for women and children survivors of violence at a pivotal time, to help them achieve a healthy, safe and self-dependent future.
Board members are required to have internet access, the ability to participate in Web Conference calls, and email. Interested applicants should request an application by emailing hnhc@hnhousing.ca.
The deadline for applications is April, 21, 2023.
HNHC is seeking a Board Member in Haldimand County – Update
Update: November 30, 2022
The Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation welcomes Bernie Corbett to our Board. As a former Councillor Board Member, Mr. Corbett brings years of municipal experience to the Board and we were very pleased when we received his application.
Our new Haldimand County and Norfolk County Council representatives will be named in the New Year and we look forward to welcoming them to the Board as well.
Strengthening Our Community…
The Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation is seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, committed, and knowledgeable Haldimand resident to fill a vacancy and join our Board of Directors.
HNHC is a municipally-owned Local Housing Corporation that owns and manages 544 rent-geared-to-income and market rent homes throughout both counties. HNHC is the largest Community Housing Provider and offers specialized property management services to other housing providers and non-profit organizations.
Our board regularly meets monthly (excluding July, August, and December) and will hold additional special meetings when the need arises.
Board members are required to have internet access, email, and the ability to participate in Zoom web conference calls during times when in-person meetings cannot be held.
Interested applicants are asked to complete an application which can be downloaded here, or contact us by email to request an application form to be mailed – hnhc@hnhousing.ca
Questions may be directed to:
Jeff Miller, President
Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation
Unit 2 – 25 Kent Street North, Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 3S1
Telephone: 519-426-7792 or 1-800-265-2819
Email: hnhc@hnhousing.ca
The deadline for applications is November 1, 2022.
2023 Ontario Rent Increase Guidelines
A recent bulletin posted by Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, states that;
“Ontario’s rent increase guideline for 2023 is 2.5 per cent, below current rates of inflation.”
Further stating that;
“The rent increase guideline is the maximum amount a landlord can increase rent during the year for most tenants without the approval of the Landlord and Tenant Board.”
This guideline does not apply to Rent-Geared-to-Income units, except where tenants are paying market rent.
It’s important to know that to increase rents, landlords must give at least 90 days’ written notice, and any increase must be at least 12 months after the first day of tenancy or the last rent increase.
The Boards of Directors of HNHC, Long Point Area Non-Profit Housing, Dunnville Non-Profit Housing, South & Metcalfe Non-Profit Housing, and Del-Gold Villa Non-Profit approved a 2.5% rent increase effective January 1, 2023. This rent increase will not affect the majority of our tenants who pay rent-geared-to-income. It will only affect tenants who pay market rent (approximately 7% of our tenants). Notices to all affected tenants are currently being sent out to ensure that they will have 90 days’ notice.
To learn more about the rules for residential rent increases visit Ontario’s website.
To learn more about Landlord and Tenant rights, visit the Landlord and Tenant Board website. A guide to the Residential Tenancies Act is also available and provides valuable information all Landlords and Tenants should know.
