Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-69.21

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 481-69.21 - Occupancy agreement

(1) The occupancy agreement shall be in 12-point type or larger, shall be written in plain language using commonly understood terms and shall be easy for the tenant or the tenant's legal representative to understand.

(2) In addition to the requirements of Iowa Code section 231C.5, the written occupancy agreement shall include, but not be limited to, the following information in the body of the agreement or in the supporting documents and attachments:

a. The telephone number for filing a complaint with the department.

b. The telephone number for the office of long-term care ombudsman.

c. The telephone number for reporting dependent adult abuse.

d. A copy of the program's statement on tenants' rights.

e. A statement that the tenant landlord law applies to assisted living programs.

f. A statement that the program will notify the tenant at least 90 days in advance of any planned program cessation, which includes voluntary decertification, except in cases of emergency.

(3) The occupancy agreement shall be reviewed and updated as necessary to reflect any change in services or financial arrangements.

(4) A copy of the occupancy agreement shall be provided to the tenant or the tenant's legal representative, if any, and a copy shall be kept by the program.

(5) A copy of the most current occupancy agreement shall be made available to the general public upon request. The basic marketing material shall include a statement that a copy of the occupancy agreement is available to all persons upon request.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-69.21

ARC 8176b, lAB 9/23/09, effective 1/1/10

Amended by IAB March 16, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Number 19, effective 4/20/2016