Section 10-B2207. TEMPORARY RELOCATION HOUSING

 

2207.1Families and individuals for whom displacement is proposed and for whom permanent relocation housing is not immediately available, may be rehoused temporarily in any vacant housing owned by the District, or in other appropriate housing; Provided, that this temporary use shall not delay construction activities at the particular project site.

 

2207.2Temporary relocation shall be authorized for the following purposes:

 

(a)To protect families and individuals from hazardous conditions;

 

(b)To expedite the clearance and redevelopment of a project site; or

 

(c)To reduce maintenance and management costs.

 

2207.3Where practicable, temporary relocation shall be limited to a period of not more than twelve (12) months.

 

2207.4Temporary relocation housing shall be in habitable condition.

 

2207.5Temporary relocation housing shall meet the following standards:

 

(a)It shall be equipped with operable plumbing, heating, and electrical systems; and

 

(b)It shall be free of structural or other conditions that may be hazardous to the health and safety of the occupants.

 

2207.6The cost of a temporary relocation shall be charged to management costs and shall in no way affect the eligibility of the displaced individual or family for a relocation payment or the Agency's obligation to provide permanent relocation housing.

 

source

§404 of the Relocation Regulations, Regulation No. 73-4, 19 DCR 599, 608 (February 21, 1973).