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<br />SAHA Policy <br /> <br />The following are considered life threatening conditions: <br />Any condition that jeopardizes the security of the unit <br />Major plumbing leaks or flooding, waterlogged ceiling or floor in imminent <br />danger of falling <br />Natural or LP gas or fuel oil leaks <br />Any electrical problem or condition that could result in shock or fire <br />Absence of a working heating system when outside temperature is below 55 <br />degrees Fahrenheit. <br />Utilities not in service, including no running hot water <br />Obstacles that prevent safe entrance or exit from the unit <br />Absence of a functioning toilet in the unit <br />Inoperable smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors <br />If an owner fails to correct life threatening conditions as required by SAHA, the housing <br />assistance payment will be abated and the HAP contract will be terminated. See 8-II-G. <br />If a family fails to correct a family caused life threatening condition as required by <br />-II.H. <br />The owner will be required to repair an inoperable smoke detector or carbon monoxide <br />detector unless SAHA determines that the family has intentionally disconnected it (by <br />removing batteries or other means). In this case, the family will be required to repair the <br />smoke detector within 24 hours. <br /> <br />8-I.D. OWNER AND FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES \[24 CFR 982.404\] <br /> <br />Family Responsibilities <br />The family is responsible for correcting the following HQS deficiencies: <br />Tenant-paid utilities not in service <br /> <br />Failure to provide or maintain family-supplied appliances <br /> <br />Damage to the unit or premises caused by a household member or guest beyond normal wear <br /> <br />and tear. "Normal wear and tear" is defined as items that could not be charged against the <br />tenant's security deposit under state law or court practice. <br />Owner Responsibilities <br />The owner is responsible for all HQS violations not listed as a family responsibility above, even <br />if the violation is caused by the family's living habits (e.g., vermin infestation). However, if the <br /> <br />04/01/14 <br />Page 8-6 <br /> <br />