Services
Property management services to help your community prosper
From caring property managers to knowledgeable development consultants to community development workers who put people first, the CFDI team has you covered.
Property management
At Community First, we know it is essential that administrative, financial, maintenance and safety procedures are in place to ensure the proper operation of your buildings. Just as essential is having well-trained and knowledgeable staff to implement those procedures.
Capital project consulting
Managing a capital project properly takes professional expertise and resources. We work with you every step of the way — helping you determine the project's specifications, then co-ordinating it from the drawing board to financing and through to final inspection.
Property development
Community First has helped communities finance, design, construct and manage more than 3,700 low- and high-rise residential suites in the Greater Toronto Area. Experienced in both new construction and renovation, we bring the resources and supports to help you create a community that pays dividends to you.
Education & training
We offer workshops on board of directors orientation, legal and financial responsibilities, working together with your community, meeting procedures, newsletter production and resident education, finance, management guidelines and maintenance planning.
Community development
We facilitate the development of a supportive community in harmony with its residents — whether that community houses people with physical or developmental disabilities, families in a high-rise, seniors, or any other group.
In detail
Everything a co-op or non-profit needs to run well
We tailor our scope to each community — full-service management, or the specific functions your board needs covered.
Financial management
- Annual operating budgets and multi-year forecasts
- Housing charge and rent collection, arrears management
- Rent-geared-to-income (RGI) subsidy administration and annual reviews
- Accounts payable, payroll and bank reconciliation
- Monthly financial statements and variance reports for the board
- Year-end audit preparation and funder reporting
Maintenance & building operations
- Preventative maintenance programs and seasonal inspections
- Building repairs and renovations
- Work order intake, tracking and member follow-up
- Contractor tendering, supervision and invoice approval
- Capital planning and reserve fund study coordination
- Fire, life-safety and regulatory compliance
- 24/7 emergency response
Governance & administration
- Board and committee meeting support, agendas and minutes
- By-law, policy and procedure development
- Annual general meeting coordination
- Insurance renewals and claims management
- Records management and corporate filings
- Guidance on co-operative and non-profit housing legislation
Member & resident services
- Tenant screening and placement; waitlist management
- Lease administration, move-ins and move-outs
- Member orientation and community communications
- Occupancy and subsidy eligibility reviews
- Internal dispute and complaint handling in line with your by-laws
- Accessible, responsive office contact for every resident
Let's talk about your community.
Boards and co-op members can reach us directly — we return every call.