Cal. Civ. Code § 0770-03-01-.04
HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS.
Operative Text
(1) Emergency Efficiency - Performance Requirement - Chaulking and weather stripping are required. Other appropriate energy conserving improvements such as insulation and storm windows must be accomplished by the owner if Tennessee Housing Development Agency determines these improvements to be practicable, cost effective and financially feasible. (2) Site and Neighborhood - Performance Requirement - In addition to meeting other requirements the site must: (a) Be adequate in size, exposure and contour to accommodate the number and type of units proposed; adequate utilities and streets must be available to service the site. (b) Be suitable from the standpoint of facilitating and furthering compliance with the applicable provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Executive Order 11063 and any applicable HUD regulations issued pursuant thereto. (c) Promote greater choice of housing opportunities and avoid undue concentration of assisted persons in areas containing a high proportion of low-income persons. (d) Be accessible to social, recreational, commercial, and health facilities and services, and other municipal facilities and services that are at least equivalent to those typically found in neighborhoods consisting largely of unassisted, standard housing of similar market rents. (e) Be so located that travel time and cost via public transportation or private automobile, from the neighborhood to places of employment providing a range of jobs for lower-income workers, is not excessive. Authority: T.C.A. §13-23-115 (18). Administrative History: Original rule filed July 13, 1982; effective August 12, 1982.
Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-01 et seq. § 0770-03-01-.04 establishes housing quality standards for assisted housing in Tennessee, covering two main areas: energy efficiency and site suitability. On the energy side, the rule requires caulking and weather stripping, and may require additional improvements like insulation or storm windows if the Tennessee Housing Development Agency finds them practicable, cost-effective, and financially feasible. On the site side, the rule sets out criteria related to physical adequacy, civil rights compliance, avoidance of over-concentration of assisted residents, access to community services, and reasonable proximity to employment opportunities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers participating in Tennessee's assisted housing programs must ensure their properties meet the standards set out in Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-01 et seq. § 0770-03-01-.04, including installing caulking and weather stripping and potentially undertaking additional energy improvements if directed by the Tennessee Housing Development Agency. Compliant operators also ensure that their sites are physically adequate, properly served by utilities, accessible to community services, and located within reasonable distance of employment centers. Operators generally document how their properties satisfy the civil rights and fair housing criteria referenced in the rule, including those tied to Title VI, Title VIII, and Executive Order 11063.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Tennessee assisted housing programs benefit from the site and energy standards established under Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-01 et seq. § 0770-03-01-.04, which are intended to ensure that housing is physically adequate, energy efficient, and located in neighborhoods with access to services and employment. If a tenant believes a property fails to meet these standards—such as lacking proper weatherization or being situated in a way that limits access to services—they may consider raising the issue with the Tennessee Housing Development Agency or a local tenant-rights organization. Consulting a housing counselor or legal aid organization familiar with Tennessee assisted housing regulations can help tenants understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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