Code Compliance & Regulations Flashcards

Under HUD regulations, which of the following is considered a major program obligation for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) units?

Answer: Ensuring the unit meets HQS before and during tenancy

PHAs are required to inspect units to ensure they meet Housing Quality Standards (HQS) before a HAP contract is executed and at least annually during the tenancy.

Which federal regulation governs the Housing Choice Voucher program inspection requirements?

Answer: 24 CFR Part 982

24 CFR Part 982 establishes requirements for the Housing Choice Voucher program, including inspection protocols and Housing Quality Standards.

What is the maximum number of days a PHA typically has to correct a life-threatening HQS deficiency after it is identified?

Answer: 24 hours

Life-threatening HQS deficiencies, such as no heat in winter or gas leaks, must be corrected within 24 hours or the PHA must take immediate action including abatement.

Under HUD's Section 8 program, who is primarily responsible for maintaining the unit in compliance with HQS?

Answer: The owner/landlord

The owner is primarily responsible for maintaining the unit in compliance with HQS throughout the tenancy, as outlined in the HAP contract.

Which HUD program uses the Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) rather than HQS for property inspections?

Answer: Public Housing and multifamily insured properties

UPCS is used for inspecting public housing and HUD-insured/assisted multifamily properties, while HQS applies to the Housing Choice Voucher program.

A HUD inspector finds that a window in a bedroom cannot be opened from the inside. Under HQS, this is a deficiency because:

Answer: Operable windows serve as emergency egress and provide ventilation

HQS requires that windows be openable for emergency egress purposes and adequate ventilation. Inoperable windows in sleeping rooms create both a safety and habitability issue.