Friday, February 14, 2020

Leadership...




      DURAND VILLAGE TENANT ASSOCIATION       
                  Not-for-profit & Unincorporated    
                      dvtassociation@gmail.com
                       dvtassociation.blogspot.ca
                    Your Association with a Heart. 


     “The quality of a leader is reflected in the standards they set for themselves.”Ray Kroc
Acknowledging the efforts of people who support a people-centered organization is important.

Quietly and daily,  I acknowledge the members of your Executive Committee.

Today, I acknowledge them publically and with great respect for all their many dedicated hours.

Thank you to Walter, Treasurer, for jumping into the learning curve with patience and commitment.  Walter, your willingness to learn the books and banking is valued.  Your input at the Executive meetings is appreciated.

Thank you to Christopher, Secretary, for your consistent attention to detail and accurate taking of minutes at all the meetings.  Christopher, thank you for the gentle way you ask questions and make suggestions and testing your understanding.  You bring constant stability and knowledge to the success of our work.

Thank you to Judi, Vice President, for your tenacity and extensive knowledge.  Judi, thank you for your ability to take the ideas for detailed record-keeping and making them a reality.  You not only keep our historical records but you are our historian.  Judi, thank you for your poise when mentoring and training.  Thank you for being there for the Executive and the members.
A special thank you to Janice, Apprentice Executive for your natural ability to be factual and speak the truth.  Janice, your knowledge in a wide range of experiences is beneficial to identifying good solutions.  Janice, thank you for your commitment to learning the many facets of AGI and your earnestness in supporting the members of the DVTA.  

Thank you to all the members of the Executive for the countless hours of work behind the scene.  We are a solid team.  You are valued and appreciated.
Thank you to all our members and members to be.  Thank you for your attendance and input at our meetings, your ideas, your support, and your guidance.  Thank you for the patience respect, and understanding that you demonstrate.  Your safety and comfort are the reasons the Association exists.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  Maya Angelou

Warmly,
DVTA President
Doreen

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Hot Water Temperature

                                DURAND VILLAGE TENANT ASSOCIATION       
                                            Not-for-profit & Unincorporated    
                                               dvtassociation@gmail.com

                         dvtassociation.blogspot.ca 
                        Your association with a heart. 



All hot water is required to be supplied at a temperature between 45 degrees Celsius and 60 degrees Celsius in every dwelling unit.

If the heating system is not working because it is under repair or being maintained there is no violation.

If you have concerns about hot water in your unit, please speak to the owner, landlord or property manager. You should make your request in writing and keep a copy of your request.

What is the standard hot water temperature in an apartment?

Hot Water Landlords must provide all tenants of multiple dwellings with both hot and cold waterHot water must register at or above a constant temperature of 120 degrees at the tap

THE ONTARIO BUILDING CODE | 
9.31.6.1. Hot water temperature
(1) Where a hot water supply is required by Article 9.31.4.3., equipment shall be installed to provide to every dwelling unit an adequate supply of service hot water with a temperature range from 45°C to 60°C.
(2) An electric storage-type service water heater shall have a minimum set storage temperature of 60°C.

DVTA MEMBERS:  Your DVTA owns a laser thermometer.  If you feel that your hot water does not meet code, please contact the DVTA to arrange an appointment.  The monitor will be photographed that you can use in your ClikFIX report.  Please remember to copy in the DVTA.  This is one of the many benefits of being a DVTA member.