Post by crummle on Sept 23, 2013 22:22:58 GMT
Amended Nomination arrangements for inter co-op transfers
The object of this service would to be take advantage of the London Federation of Housing Co-ops wide geographical scope to enable housed members the opportunity to freely move within the co-op community as and when vacancies occur.
Certain checks and balances should be observed to ensure nominated co-op members are suitable for such transfers
1. They should be already housed by the donor co-op
2. They should be clear of any rent arrears
3. They should come with a letter of recommendation/nomination from the chair of the donor co-op
4. The receiving coop will have the right to home visit the nominated members existing property
5. The receiving co-op will have the right to interview the nominated member
6. The receiving co-op will have the right to decline an offer of housing
The process would involve:
1. The receiving co-op entering details of the vacancy on the Forum page of LFHC including all relevant information (geographical/ rental amount/ property details/contact details /closing date for nominations. etc.)
2. The interested member will then approach the chair of their co-op (donor co-op) and ask to be nominated
3. The chair of the donor co-op may nominate the tenant for transfer if they consider the transaction adheres to the aforementioned checks and balances
4. The receiving coop will interview/ home visit and make their decision
These are the criteria that I feel are important but as the scheme matures it should be monitored and processes updated to suit any new circumstances
The object of this service would to be take advantage of the London Federation of Housing Co-ops wide geographical scope to enable housed members the opportunity to freely move within the co-op community as and when vacancies occur.
Certain checks and balances should be observed to ensure nominated co-op members are suitable for such transfers
1. They should be already housed by the donor co-op
2. They should be clear of any rent arrears
3. They should come with a letter of recommendation/nomination from the chair of the donor co-op
4. The receiving coop will have the right to home visit the nominated members existing property
5. The receiving co-op will have the right to interview the nominated member
6. The receiving co-op will have the right to decline an offer of housing
The process would involve:
1. The receiving co-op entering details of the vacancy on the Forum page of LFHC including all relevant information (geographical/ rental amount/ property details/contact details /closing date for nominations. etc.)
2. The interested member will then approach the chair of their co-op (donor co-op) and ask to be nominated
3. The chair of the donor co-op may nominate the tenant for transfer if they consider the transaction adheres to the aforementioned checks and balances
4. The receiving coop will interview/ home visit and make their decision
These are the criteria that I feel are important but as the scheme matures it should be monitored and processes updated to suit any new circumstances