​Prohibited Conduct
The Co-op is a community which includes all the residents, visitors and staff. It is also part of the larger neighbourhood community. Co-op Members must not harass, obstruct, coerce, threaten or interfere with any other Member of these communities. Co-op Members must not make or allow any noise, nuisance or other act that unreasonably disturbs or interferes with any other Member of these communities. Co-op Members must not commit any illegal act in their units or on Co-op property.
 
Human Rights
Co-op Members must respect the human rights of other Members of these communities. Co-op Members must obey the Ontario Human Rights Code and not do anything that would discriminate against or harass any other Member of these communities in a way that would breach the Human Rights Code. Co-op Members must strive for an environment at the Co-op that is fair, inclusive and respectful of people’s dignity.
 
Violence
Co-op Members must not commit violence against any other Member of these communities. Violence can be real or threatened. Violence can be physical, financial, psychological and/or sexual. Child abuse is a kind of violence. Violence against another person in the same household is domestic violence.
 
 
Domestic Violence
a) The Co-op does not tolerate domestic violence. It will try to assist victims of domestic violence. Members who engage in domestic violence may be evicted.  
b) Members who are victims of domestic violence while they live at the Co-op can:

• ask the Board of Directors to evict any person who commits domestic violence

• request emergency housing charge subsidy from the Co-op, if available under the Co-op by-laws

• get information from the Co-op on support available in the community.

 
c) Under Article 12 (Dealing with Problems) the Board of Directors can evict anyone who has committed domestic violence at the Co-op. A complaint from the victim is not necessary. The Board can accept the following as proof that domestic violence occurred:  

• a restraining order or peace bond in effect at the time the Notice to Appear is issued

• terms of bail allowing no contact in effect at the time the Notice to Appear is issued, or

• the offending Member has been convicted of an offence against the victim.

  d) If a Member wishes to let a previously violent spouse, partner or co-occupant return, the Member can ask the Board of Directors in writing to reinstate that person’s Membership.  The Board may reject an application from that person if the victim does not consent, or if the Board thinks it would not be best for the Co-op. Article 8 (Members’ Households and Guests) applies if the Member wants that person to stay as a long-term or casual guest.  Section 8.8 (Evicted Persons) applies if that person is on Co-op property without Board Approval.  

Explanations
Violence and harassment can be based on a prohibited ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code or on other grounds. Criticism of the job performance of the Board of Directors and staff is not harassment or a breach of section 7.1 (Prohibited Conduct) if it is made in a reasonable and constructive way. The Board does not have to wait until any court charges are heard before evicting someone in the case of violence or other illegal acts.
 
Calling Police and Other Authorities
Co-op staff is authorized to contact the police, Children’s Aid Society and other authorities in case of violence or illegal acts.
 
Acts of Others
Co-op Members are responsible for any act or failure to act by:
 

• any Member of their household, and

 

• anyone permitted on Co-op property by the Co-op Member or another Member of their household.

 
Members must make sure that none of those persons does anything that would break this Article or other parts of the Co-op by-laws. Co-op Members may be evicted as a result of acts or failures to act by those persons and will have to pay for any damage caused by them.