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Habitability. 


Directive Number: 203.673 


 
(a) For purposes of Sec. 203.670, a property is habitable if it
    meets the requirements of this section in its present condition, or
    will meet these requirements with the expenditure of not more than five
    percent of the fair market value of the property. The cost of hazard
    reduction or abatement of lead-based paint hazards in the property, as
    required by the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C.
    4821-4846), and the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act
    of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 4851-4856), and implementing regulations in part 35
    of this title, is excluded from these repair cost limitations.
 
(b)(1) Each residential unit must contain:
 
       (i) Heating facilities adequate for healthful and comfortable living
           conditions, taking into consideration the local climate;
 
(ii) Adequate electrical supply for lighting and for equipment used
in the residential unit;
 
(iii) Adequate cooking facilities;
 
(iv) A continuing supply of hot and cold water; and
 
(v) Adequate sanitary facilities and a safe method of sewage
disposal.
 
(2) The property shall be structurally sound, reasonably durable, and
free from hazards that may adversely affect the health and safety of the
occupants or may impair the customary use and enjoyment by the occupants.
Unacceptable hazards include, but are not limited to, subsidence,
erosion, flood, exposure to the elements, exposed or unsafe electrical
wiring, or an accumulation of minor hazards, such as broken stairs.
 
(c) If repairs, including lead-based paint hazard reduction or
abatement, are to be made while the property is occupied, the occupant
must hold the Secretary and the Department harmless against any personal
injury or property damage that may occur during the process of making
repairs. If temporary relocation of the occupant is necessary during
repairs, no reimbursement for relocation expenses will be provided to the
occupant.
 
[53 FR 874, Jan. 14, 1988, as amended at 64 FR 50225, Sept. 15,
1999]



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