D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 14-5319

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Rule 14-5319 - DECEASED FAMILY MEMBERS

5319.1

If the Family member is the sole Family member of the household and DCHA has verified that this person is deceased, DCHA shall notify the landlord of immediate HAP contract termination. DCHA shall collect monies owed from the landlord retroactively to the end of the month in which the sole Family member died. The landlord is not entitled to any HAP when the sole Family member has been verified to be deceased even when the landlord is unaware of the death.

5319.2

DCHA shall take corrective actions pursuant to policies in listed in chapter 56 of this title when DCHA has determined that:

(a) A Family has concealed and/or failed to report change in Family composition;

(b) A landlord has breached the HAP contract by knowingly accepting DCHA payments for a unit in which DCHA has determined that the sole Family member is deceased; or

(c) When a live-in aide or any unauthorized persons has continued to live in the subsidized house, concealing to DCHA and/or the landlord that the sole member of the participant Family is deceased.

5319.3

Within thirty (30) days after DCHA learns that the Head of Household is deceased, DCHA shall notify any remaining Family members, in writing sent to the address on file for the Family, of the Family's rights to continue in the HCVP.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 14-5319

Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 7890, 7903 (June 29, 2012)

Authority: Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 6-203 (2008 Repl.)