RENTAL UNIT HOUSING POLICY - 2023 - Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg

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Rental Unit Housing Policy outlines the rules, procedures, and responsibilities governing Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg rental housing units for tenants and the community service sector. It defines key terms such as eligibility concepts, tenant and co-tenant roles, and related responsibilities. The policy statement and purpose set priorities for safe, affordable temporary shelter and establish fair, equitable rental rates. It also covers scope, community and tenant responsibilities, rental rate guidance, and supporting appendices including a lease agreement, rental unit application form, and BCR rental policy.

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Pages28

Reading Time10 min

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 VISION

3.0 MISSION

4.0 DEFINITIONS

5.0 POLICY STATEMENT

6.0 PURPOSE

7.0 SCOPE

8.0 PRIORITY

9.0 ELIGIBILITY

10.0 SELECTION PROCESS

11.0 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICE SECTOR

12.0 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TENANT

13.0 RENTAL RATE

APPENDIX I: BCR RENTAL POLICY

APPENDIX II: RENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT

APPENDIX III: RENTAL UNIT APPLICATION FORM

KITIGAN ZIBIANISHINABEG RENTAL UNIT HOUSING POLICY 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………………………………………1 2.0 VISION………………………………………………………………………………………….….……………….1 3.0 MISSION…………………………………………………………………………………….…….……………….1 4.0 DEFINITIONS……………………………………………………………………………………………………..2 5.0 POLICY STATEMENT…………………………………………………………………………………………..3 6.0 PURPOSE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 7.0 SCOPE………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………3 8.0 PRIORITY……………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 9.0 ELIGIBILITY………………………………………………………………………………………….……………. 5 10.0 SELECTION PROCESS………………………………………………………………………………………….6 11.0 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICE SECTOR.….………………………………..7 12.0 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TENANT……………………………………………….………………………9 13.0 RENTAL RATE…………………………………………………………………………………….................13 APPENDIX I: BCR RENTAL POLICY APPENDIX II: RENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT APPENDIX III: RENTAL UNIT APPLICATION FORM 1.0 INTRODUCTION This Policy serves to outline the rules and procedures of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Rental Housing Units in regards to the Tenant and Community Service Sector’s responsibility. 2.0 VISION The Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg: • Commits to the living conditions of all community members in need of temporary housing. • Promotes self-sufficiency and fosters a healthy and strong community. 3.0 MISSION • Through the strength of its people, KZA is committed to the provision and development of quality rental housing opportunities while promoting a healthy and vibrant community within the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg community boundaries. 1 4.0 DEFINITIONS ADULT a legal adult is a person who has attained the age of majority (18) and is therefore regarded as independent, self-sufficient, and responsible. BAND COUNCIL RESOLUTION A formalized document approved by Chief and Council to enact or confirm a decision made by council. CHIEF AND COUNCIL The duly elected chief and councilors exercising governance authority for the band. COMMERCIAL BUSINESS is an activity conducted by companies to provide goods or services for sale. Commercial business includes the activity done outside of manufacturing or producing the products. Commercial business can also include the use of land or business for business activity, such as retail stores. COMMUNITY MEMBERS A duly registered member of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg COMMUNITY SERVICE DIRECTOR responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating service programs on behalf of a community organization. They must oversee the program's budget and policies regarding rental units, their requirements and their benefits. COMMON LAW RELATIONSHIP a person cohabiting with an individual in a conjugal relationship having cohabited for a period of at least one full year or more. CO-TENANT is a person who rents an apartment (or other residential rental housing) with one or several other tenants. When you become a co-tenant, you promise in a written or verbal lease to paya portion of the rent and to use the apartment responsibly. Being a co-tenant is different from being an occupant. DISABLED a person who has a physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition that impairs, interferes with, or limits a person's ability to engage in certain tasks or actions or participate in typical daily activities and interactions EVICTION Action the KZA can take to remove a tenant for failure to meet the conditions set out in the rental agreement. FAMILY a group of one or more parents and their children living together as a unit. HOMEOWNER the owner or owners of a Residential Unit subject to a mortgage or similar loan secured by the residential unit. INSPECTION the act of looking at something carefully, or an official visit toa building or organization to check that everything is correct and legal. 2 LANDLORD the owner of a house, apartment, condominium, land, or real estate which is rented or leased to

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Rental Unit Housing Policy?

It establishes rules and regulations for rental units and sets standard rental rates that are fair and equitable to KZA members regardless of income.

Who is responsible for planning and coordinating rental-unit service programs?

The Community Service Director is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating service programs, including oversight of the program’s budget and rental-unit policies, requirements, and benefits.

How does the policy define a tenant and a co-tenant?

A tenant is a person whose name is indicated on the lease. A co-tenant rents alongside other tenants and agrees in a written or verbal lease to pay a portion of rent and use the apartment responsibly, which differs from an occupant.

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