Habitability Standards Clause Samples

The Habitability Standards clause defines the minimum living conditions that a property must meet to be considered safe and suitable for occupancy. It typically requires that the premises have functioning utilities, are structurally sound, and are free from health hazards such as mold or pest infestations. This clause ensures that tenants are provided with a livable environment and protects them from substandard housing conditions.
Habitability Standards. Except for less stringent variations as are proposed by the grantee and approved by HUD, housing occupied by a family or an individual receiving ESG assistance must meet the following minimum requirements:
Habitability Standards. Harbor House shall comply with the requirements set forth in 24 CFR §576.403. If Harbor House is providing rental assistance with ESG funds, Harbor House shall conduct initial and follow-up inspections of housing units into which a program participant will be moving. Units must be inspected on an annual basis and upon a change of tenancy in accordance with the minimum habitability standards attached hereto as Exhibit “F”.
Habitability Standards. Family Promise shall comply with the requirements set forth in 24 CFR §576.403. If Family Promise is providing rental assistance with ESG funds, Family Promise shall conduct initial and follow-up inspections of housing units into which a program participant will be moving. Units must be inspected on an annual basis and upon a change of tenancy in accordance with the minimum habitability standards attached hereto as Exhibit “E”.
Habitability Standards. The Coalition shall comply with the requirements set forth in 24 CFR §576.403. If the Coalition is providing rental assistance with ESG funds, the Coalition shall conduct initial and follow-up inspections of housing units into which a program participant will be moving. Units must be inspected on an annual basis and upon a change of tenancy in accordance with the minimum habitability standards attached hereto as Exhibit “E”.
Habitability Standards. The Landlord shall maintain the Unit in common areas, equipment facilities and appliances in decent, safe, and sanitary condition (in accordance with 24 CFR 576.403(c) ) Habitability Standards).
Habitability Standards. The Salvation Army shall comply with the requirements set forth in 24 CFR §576.403. If The Salvation Army is providing rental assistance with ESG funds, The Salvation Army shall conduct initial and follow-up inspections of housing units into which a program participant will be moving. Units must be inspected on an annual basis and upon a change of tenancy in accordance with the minimum habitability standards attached hereto as Exhibit “E”.
Habitability Standards. Temporary housing units or shelter facilities must meet HUD's habitability standards defined in 24 CFR part 576.403(c). Documentation of meeting minimum standards must be maintained in households' files. Grantees may use ESG Habitability Standards Checklist found at: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇/resource/3766/esg-minimum-habitability-standards- for-emergency-shelters-and-permanent-housing/ or an equivalent checklist.
Habitability Standards. Operating Agencies providing rental assistance with HPRP funds will be required to conduct initial and any appropriate follow-up inspections of housing units into which program participants will be moving. Units should be inspected on an annual basis and upon change of tenancy. Minimum habitability standards are listed in Appendix C of the HUD Notice of Funding Allocations and Requirements for the HPRP (Docket No. FR-5307-N-01) located at ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇/recovery/hrp-notice.pdf.
Habitability Standards. SALT shall comply with the requirements set forth in 24 CFR §576.403. If SALT is providing rental assistance with ESG funds, SALT shall conduct initial and follow-up inspections of housing units into which a program participant will be moving. Units must be inspected on an annual basis and upon a change of tenancy in accordance with the minimum habitability standards attached hereto as Exhibit “E”.
Habitability Standards. ‌ Commerce does not exempt units or shelters from having to be compliant with local housing codes. Therefore, if there are requirements that are in both the local housing code and the Habitability Standards above, the grantee must comply with the more stringent of the two.