# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 05 — Social Services Administration—Private Child Placement Agencies

### Chapter 04 — Private Independent Living Program

#### Regulation .07 Living Accommodations.

*COMAR 07.05.04.07*

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.