PRP.7.5.210 Post Occupancy

This section applies to all vacancy related occurrences.

(a) Move-Out Inspections. The Housing Authority must conduct a move-out inspection pursuant to Section PRP.7.11.020 of this ordinance. A copy of the inspection report with an estimate of charges will be provided to the Tenant, at the address provided by the former Tenant, no longer than 60 days after the official vacancy date is established.

(b) Security Deposit. The security deposit will be returned in whole or in part to the head of household or their designee as identified on their lease within ninety (90) days of vacancy of the unit only after it is determined that no past, current or potential of a future balance owed to the Housing Authority and all keys, garage door openers are returned. If there is no head of household or designee, the security deposit recipient will be determined through official probate action.

(c) Personal Property of the Occupant. The following procedures apply to property left/abandoned by the occupant upon vacancy of the unit:

(1) Notify the Tenant or other household member, by certified letter, that items of property have been left behind and that if not removed within five (5) days of receipt of the letter, the Housing Authority will remove and store the property. The property will not be released to the occupant unless removal and storage charges are paid.

(2) If it appears that the occupant has left the area and other household members as identified on the lease are unwilling to remove the property, the Housing Authority will remove and store the property.

(3) Upon placing the property in storage, a certified letter shall be sent to the Tenant at their last known address advising him/her of the action and what is required for release of the property. If it is not possible to determine the location of the Tenant to send a certified letter, notice shall be accomplished by publication. Property that has been stored and not claimed within thirty (30) days of the date of receipt of the notice by the Tenant shall be disposed of by public or private sale to achieve the greatest feasible value. Any remaining property not sold or having no value will be disposed of by the Housing Authority at their discretion. Any proceeds from the sale shall be applied to the costs of removal, storage and any remaining debts to the Housing Authority left by the former Tenant.