To become a member of Applemead Co-operative Homes an applicant must complete an application form, attend an orientation, complete an interview and be approved for membership by the Board of Directors.
Once you have submitted your completed application form the co-op will:
- Perform a credit check
- Interview all adults who are applying
- Recommend applicants approved for membership to the Board of Directors for approval
If you are approved for membership the co-op will:
- Inform you of the Board’s decision
- Put you on the waiting list
- Call you when a unit is available
Once a unit is available:
If the Board has approved you as a member and a unit is available, the co-op will invite you to:
- Look at a unit
- Pay a deposit and member fee
- Set a date for move in
What happens before move in?
You will submit your payments to the office prior to move in and sign the housing agreement (the co-op’s version of a lease).
Payments include:
- One-time membership fees
- Deposit
- First month housing charge
How long will you wait for a unit?
Members don’t often move out of Applemead so it may take some time to get into the co-op.
Typically approved applicants are offered a unit on a first come, first serve basis unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Information meetings and interviews give you an opportunity to learn about Applemead, ask questions and decide if co-op living is for you.