Regulation .07 Living Accommodations.
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A.
All residents shall live in:
(1)
An apartment which is:
(a)
Negotiated by the agency for independent living purposes;
(b)
Inspected and approved for occupancy by the appropriate agencies for the local jurisdiction in which it is located; and
(c)
Occupied overnight with no more than two occupants, both of whom are residents of the agency private independent living program; and
(2)
A living arrangement approved by the Administration prior to the implementation of this chapter according to the requirements of COMAR 01.04.04.12.
B.
All residents shall maintain the apartment in a manner which:
(1)
Reflects positive self-esteem;
(2)
Is free from:
(a)
Garbage;
(b)
Debris;
(c)
Dirt;
(d)
Drugs;
(e)
Drug paraphernalia;
(f)
Offensive odors; and
(g)
Clutter; and
(3)
Prevents damage, marring, theft, or destruction of apartment property.
C.
The agency shall document that it has communicated regularly with the apartment management that:
(1)
The apartments shall be regularly:
(a)
Painted;
(b)
Pest controlled; and
(c)
Repaired of faulty equipment;
(2)
Public areas shall be cleaned and maintained; and
(3)
Resident complaints shall be addressed in a timely and efficient manner.
D.
The agency shall negotiate a payment accommodation with the rental organization which:
(1)
Provides that the agency shall pay the rent in accordance with a lease; or
(2)
Arranges that the resident shall pay the rent in accordance with a lease.
E.
The agency shall have and follow a written policy concerning a resident's:
(1)
Payment for damage caused or allowed by the resident to the apartment; and
(2)
Restitution by the resident for the resident's theft of or damage to property of the agency's:
(a)
Staff persons;
(b)
Residents; or
(c)
Corporation.