S-8, r. 1 - By-law respecting the allocation of dwellings in low rental housing

Section 52 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

52. Notwithstanding section 51, an applicant refusing to lease a dwelling offered to him by the lessor shall keep his rank and classification on the list of eligible persons and his entitlement to lease such a dwelling in the following cases:

(1)  an accident involving irresistible force prevents him from occupying a dwelling within 90 days from receipt of the notice;

(2)  the applicant or a member of his household is a handicapped person, and the dwelling offered contains architectural barriers causing him difficulties of access or circulation;

(3)  by reason of special circumstances, on submission of vouchers, accepting the dwelling would probably make the applicant’s economic situation or psychological state much worse;

(4)  the dwelling does not correspond to the applicant’s preferences as stated in accordance with subparagraph 9 of the first paragraph of section 11.

O.C. 1243-90, s. 52; O.C. 423-2011, s. 29.