(1) The Manager may issue a hardship waiver of enforcement action only if the owner currently Legally resides on the property. A hardship waiver may be issued only in those instances when the owner is found by the Manager to be over 65 years of age, disabled, or classified as “very low income” under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) standards. Hardship waivers shall not exceed three years. The income level of the owner will be reevaluated before the end of the three year waiver period. Application for a hardship waiver must be filed with the Manager in writing. The Manager may require the owner to supply all information necessary to demonstrate the owner’s eligibility for the waiver. The owner must submit a separate application for waiver for each notice of complaint and violation.

(2) The Manager may revoke the waiver if any of the conditions that allowed the owner to qualify for a waiver change. Because the waiver is granted to a specific property owner, the waiver automatically terminates upon change in ownership or tenure of the property.

(3) The owner may reapply for new hardship waivers to become effective at the expiration of the term of any hardship waiver previously granted.

(4) The Manager may assist the owner in obtaining information concerning financial or other assistance to make the necessary repairs.