Common use of Allowable Methods for Unit Habitability Determination Clause in Contracts

Allowable Methods for Unit Habitability Determination. Habitability can be documented by the Landlord Habitability Standards Certification Form or inspection. If the housing unit is provided to a different household within 12 months of documented habitability, an additional certification/inspection is not required. One of the following methods must be applied to each subsidized unit: ✓ The CBRA Landlord Habitability Standards Certification Form references the state Landlord Tenant Act (RCW 59.18.060) and requires the landlord (as defined in RCW 59.18.030) to certify that the unit meets the safety and habitability standards detailed in the law. The landlord’s failure to comply with the law may result in termination of the rent subsidy. ✓ Inspections: in lieu of (or in addition to) the above landlord certification, grantees may choose to inspect all or some housing units. Grantees may use the Commerce Housing Habitability Standards (HHS) form or the HUD Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspection form. Documentation of habitability certification or inspection must be kept in the client file.