End of Operating Agreement Resources

Addressing the Expiry Challenge
Research Report by Steve Pomeroy of Focus Consulting on Manitoba’s Post-85 Operating Agreement challenges and opportunities. Download it here
Download a presentation summarizing it here.
Watch a video presentation on the report and its impacts, below:

MNPHA Planning Guide
We are pleased to release the Expiry of Operating Agreements: A Planning Guide f or Manitoba’s Non-Profit Housing Providers. The guide was created by the Institute of Urban Studies based on feedback from our members on what would be most valuable to help them through the process of their operating agreement ending. It is full of case studies, ideas, resources, and has outlines a step-by-step process for those nearing the end of their operating agreement. Download the guide here

Organization and Governance
BC Expiry of Operating Agreements Planning Guide Nov 2014
ON Expiry of Operating Agreements Planning Guide April 2016
Creating Mission & Vision Statements (Top Non-Profits)
Strategic Planning for Non-profits (Lorch & Associates)
Creating an Information Gathering Plan
Identifying Planning Process Issues and Outcomes
Six Habits of True Strategic Thinkers
Strategic Plan Review Questions
Understanding Strategic Planning
Financial Statements – Questions Boards Should Be Asking
Legal Risk Management Checklist for Not-For-Profit Organizations (Carters, 2013)
A Board Development Guide (Manitoba Housing & Family Services 2002)
Residential Tenancies Branch
Residential Rent Regulation – Residential Tenancies Act 156.92
What Manitoba Landlords Need to Know
Contact: Darren Cooper, Manager Rent Regulations [email protected]

Operational Viability
Simplified Assessment Tool (Steve Pomeroy) – This is an Excel spreadsheet.
Capital Planning Simplified Spreadsheet (MH) – This is an Excel spreadsheet.
Capital Replacement Planning Manual (CMHC)
Remaining Useful Life of Capital Items (CMHC)
Replacement Reserve Guide (CMHC)
Capital Reserve Planning-A Guide for Federal Coops (CHFC)
BC Housing Multiple Unit Inspection
GI124 Municipal Designation of Organizations Providing Rent Geared to Income Housing
RC 4034 GST/HST Public Service Bodies Rebate

Be Aware of Other Factors

Explore and Assess Your Options
Addressing the Expiring Subsidy Challenge Options and Remedies April 2012 (Steve Pomeroy)
Operations Manual for Maintenance Staff Multi Unit Residential (CMHC)
Reducing Maintenance Costs (CMHC)
BC Housing Sample Maintenance Checklist
Rent Assist – A Flexible Shelter Benefit for Low-Income Manitobans
Rent Assist Application for Low-Income Manitobans (For those not receiving Employment and Income Assistance )
