Governance and finance information series

Fact sheets on the governance and financial management of housing portfolios.

Board of Directors (PDF)

Non-profit housing organizations are governed by a group of volunteers called the Board of Directors. This fact sheet outlines the key elements for establishing a board of directors.

Conflict of Interest and Fraud (PDF)

Housing organizations should have policies to prevent conflict of interest and fraud situations from arising. This information sheet helps groups to understand and avoid these issues.

Effective Policies (PDF)

Why does a housing organization need policies? This information sheet outlines the advantages.

Developing a Housing Management Plan (PDF)

A management plan is a detailed operating plan to help a housing organization achieve their objectives. This information sheet describes the main components.

Dealing with Late Payments (PDF)

The majority of tenants or members pay their rent on time. This information sheet has some advice in cases where some tenants or members occasionally or regularly do not.

For housing organizations, budgeting is the process of setting of financial performance targets based on the goals and objectives of an organization for a specified period. This tip sheet outlines the key steps to developing a sound budget.