How can a non-profit housing co-op terminate someone's membership in Ontario?

Non-profit housing co-ops in Ontario are generally excluded from the Residential Tenancies Act, which is why ending a member's occupancy doesn't go through the Landlord and Tenant Board the way an ordinary tenant eviction would. Instead, the process runs through the co-op's own bylaws and internal procedures, typically starting with the board identifying a basis for termination — commonly unpaid housing charges, breach of the occupancy agreement or community rules, or conduct that seriously disrupts the co-op — followed by notice to the member and often a hearing or opportunity for the member to respond before the board or membership makes a final decision.

Because there's no external tribunal like the Landlord and Tenant Board automatically overseeing this process, the co-op's own bylaws, and the fairness of how they're followed, matter enormously, and a member facing termination should review those bylaws carefully to understand their specific rights and any internal appeal process. A member who believes the process was unfair, discriminatory, or didn't follow the co-op's own rules may still have legal recourse through the courts. Anyone facing possible termination of their co-op membership should get legal advice promptly, since the process and timelines differ meaningfully from a standard rental eviction.