Author: Woodsworth Housing Co-op

Moving out: leaving Woodsworth

Each member must give advance written notice of termination to the co-op when they will be moving out. The details of termination date and required notice are in the Occupancy Bylaw, Article 10.2. For most months, you must give at least 60 days notice starting from the first of the month. February and March have slightly different notice periods.

If part of a household moves out, the member who is leaving must notify Management in writing. If it is a long-term guest who is leaving, the members who continue to live in the unit must notify the co-op within ten days. They must do this whether or not that person gave notice.  While this is true of all households, those receiving housing charge subsidy are also required to do this based on the Housing Charge Subsidy Bylaw, Article 4.4 as well as the Occupancy Bylaw.

A person’s membership and occupancy rights end on the first day that person no longer occupies the unit as a principal residence.

See the Occupancy Bylaw, Section 10. How Members Withdraw from the Co-op.

The Move-Out Bylaw talks about the Co-op’s expectations about the move-out condition of  units. It is available in the Bylaw binder in the Photocopy Room and on the co-op website.

Consider joining the Membership Committee!

Updated September 25, 2024

Woodsworth’s Membership Committee is a key elected committee and with a new Membership Bylaw to help us with our work, it is an important group to join. There are seven committee members elected for a two-year term. This year, the committee needs four (4)  new members for a two year term. If elected, you will be required to complete a confidentiality agreement.

Meetings and your commitment:

The committee normally meets once a month. (The new bylaw requires the committee to meet at least eight (8) times per year.)  Of course there are sometimes tasks between meetings, especially when there is an information session planned. Currently, the committee is meeting online.

What the Membership Committee does:

The Membership Committee organizes and hosts information sessions for Long-Term Guests, Turning 16’s and external people. After interviewing these attendees, the committee makes recommendations for membership to the Board of Directors.

The committee responds to membership inquiries and concerns. Membership also provides feedback on membership bylaws when needed.

Management maintains waiting lists and makes offers of units, and the committee liaises with them about membership matters.

How to become a member of the Membership Committee:

Remember you can nominate yourself! Fill in a committee nomination form (available on bulletin boards, online and in the Photocopy Room).

Sign it and return to the Elections Committee through the new election’s mailbox in the Photocopy Room on the 2nd floor.

Write a short bio, plus photo of yourself. The bio should introduce yourself to members. Possibly include why you are standing.  Other helpful information might include a specific skill that you feel is useful. The photo does not need to be studio worthy; a selfie is fine. It helps members to place you in their minds. When happy with your bio, simply send it to the election committee email address: nominate@woodsworthcoop.ca.

Special rules for the Membership Committee:

  • Board members cannot be members of the Membership Committee.
  • Members of the Membership Committee may not serve more than four (4) consecutive years, ie. two (2) consecutive 2-year terms.
  • A member of the committee who has served for two consecutive terms is not eligible to be a committee member until the next annual election after the second term ended. A partial term counts as a term if it is longer than one year.

More questions?

For questions about nominations and elections, contact nominate@woodsworthcoop.ca

For questions specifically about the Membership Committee, contact woodsworthmembership@gmail.com