Yes, we do maintain a policy, and it's called Under the Collection Policy and Procedures. My direction actually when I took over is: don't leave it for three months. As soon as somebody is in arrears for over a month, you start the process. I apologize if that does cause inconveniences, but my job is to take care of 2,600 people in homes in the communities, and so it's important that people are provided their support by the eviction. Eviction is the last resort provided in the rental tenancy order so that they can start carrying their arrears once they owe only a month or so versus years of debt. Yes, we do follow a policy, and under my direction, it is stringently reinforced that says, as soon as people aren't paying within a month or so, start the eviction process, so that people have a chance to maintain their homes.
Caroline Cochrane on Question 219-18(3): Northwest Territories Housing Corporation Applications To The Rental Office
In the Legislative Assembly on March 7th, 2018. See this statement in context.
Question 219-18(3): Northwest Territories Housing Corporation Applications To The Rental Office
Oral Questions
March 6th, 2018
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