Common use of Defects Hazardous to Life, Health or Safety Clause in Contracts

Defects Hazardous to Life, Health or Safety. If the Dwelling Unit is damaged to the extent that conditions are created which are hazardous to life, health or safety of the occupants: 1.) The Resident shall immediately notify EHA of the damage; 2.) EHA shall be responsible for repair of the Dwelling Unit within a reasonable time, provided, that if the damage was caused by the Resident, the Resident's household or guests, the reasonable cost of the repairs (and alternative accommodations) shall be charged to the Resident; 3.) EHA shall offer standard alternative accommodations, if warranted, where necessary repairs cannot be made within a reasonable time; and 4.) Rental payments shall xxxxx in proportion to the seriousness of the damage and loss in value as a dwelling if repairs are not made in accordance with subsection 2.) above, or alternative accommodations are not provided in accordance with subsection 3.) above, except that no abatement of rent shall occur if the Resident fails to cooperate with those persons attempting to make such repairs; or rejects the alternative accommodations; or if the damage was caused by the Resident, Resident's household, or guests.