Since funding programs often have tight timelines, it is useful to prepare ahead with information and supporting documentation. The tips below can help community housing providers prepare by identifying and prioritizing projects and pulling together necessary documentation in advance of when funding programs are announced.
Continue readingCompiling up-to-date building documentation in advance of your energy audit is a necessary first step in the energy audit process. Having the relevant document ready before you contract an auditor will result in a timelier and better-quality audit. Read more about what materials you should collect in advance.
Continue readingAn Energy Management Plan is a living document that allows you to set energy and water savings targets, plan and prioritize projects, and track success. Here are some steps to follow for creating your plan.
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Making your building smoke-free are two ways to lower your premium and mitigate risk. This resource provides language for your rental/lease agreements with tenants.
Continue readingThe first step to implementing a mandatory tenant insurance policy in your building(s) is to have language in your rental/lease agreements with tenants. This wording, courtesy of Ottawa Community Housing, indicates that new tenants must carry tenant insurance and liability coverage.
Continue readingWhen you purchase property insurance, you are required to report on current building values so that insurers know how much they can expect to pay in a large claim and to calculate your insurance premium.
Continue readingSpringtime floods have caused tremendous damage in Ontario in recent years. This guide helps providers in developing their flood emergency plan. It identifies items to consider when preparing your building for potential flooding.
Continue readingThis is a brief checklist of steps you should take immediately after an incident, regardless of whether it ends up being an insurance claim or not.
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Below are a few case studies that illustrate how HSC can help providers make the most of government funding and utility incentives, engage residents to help reduce energy costs and deliver major projects on time and on budget.
Continue readingLiability claims are less frequent to our program – however, they do occur from time to time and can be quite costly. The bulk of these claims in our program relate to slips/trips and falls.
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