Usually there are a number of circumstances that lead to an eviction and, without exception, eviction can be avoided if the member will take realistic meaasures to deal with the situation. In GHI there are generally three reasons for an eviction to occur. The second in frequency is because of the member's failure to fulfill their financial obligations as set forth in their agreement with the lenders that have financed the purchase of the member's interest in the unit. The third is because of the member's failure to comply with the rules and regulations of the corporation.
Evictions are never surprises for the members affected.
In every case, prior to set out, there is a long record of both in-house and judicial actions through which the members are advised of their responsibilities. In addition, attempts are made to work out a solution to the problems leading to the eviction. When the problem is a financial default, GHI staff will meet with the member to review the circumstances causing the default and attempt to assist the member by restructuring the payment of arrearrages and taking other measures which may assist the member in meeting their financial obligation to the co-op. When this occurs, staff offers assistance to the member in relocating to housing that is within their financial means, and gives assistance to the member in preparing their unit for sale. It must be remembered that any time a member defaults in meeting their financial obligations to GHI, the membership at large has to absorb the unpaid assessments and fees.