Services for Co-ops
Atira Property Management Inc. provides service tailored to the unique needs of each of our housing co-ops.
If you’d like to request co-op services, give us a call at (604) 439-8848 (Vancouver) or (604) 535-8080 (Surrey). Or for less urgent inquiries, send us an email.
What we offer
From preparing and circulating monthly financial statements to 24-hour emergency call services, we offer exceptional service to co-ops in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Support Services
- Attending monthly board meetings and annual general meetings
- Creating documents, such as correspondence to members, on behalf of the co-op
- Managing insurance claims and meeting with insurance adjusters re: claims processing
- Maintaining a well-organized filing system for member files, including all correspondence, documents, contracts, forms, and other data
- Coordinating interactions with co-op’s lawyer or other third party upon co-op’s request (regarding termination of membership, disputes, etc.)
Financial Management
- Banking duties
- Processing/managing of share refunds
- Assisting with annual budget preparation
- Advising Board of options and issues regarding financial matters
- Arranging payment of housing charges using pre-approved plans or post-dated cheques
- Writing monthly reports to be provided to the board in advance of their monthly meeting
- Collecting monthly arrears housing charges and placing arrears housing charges with a collection agency as required/requested
- Preparing and circulating monthly financial statements including: a statement of assets and liabilities; financial results for the period; year to date; comparison to budget; general ledger listings; bank reconciliations; AR & AP listings
- Assisting auditor in preparation of the annual audit and providing auditor with required information
Site Management
- Unit inspections
- Move in / out inspections
- 24-hour emergency call service
- Managing bidding process for large tendered jobs
- Assisting owners with arranging inspections/site visits by CMHC personnel
Asset Management
- Working with the cooperative and any on-site staff to prepare a short and long-term maintenance plan
- Working with the cooperative and any on-site staff to prepare a short and long-term repair and replacement plan