A housing authority, created under § 8-40, may allow one or more vacant units in housing projects operated by the authority to be used as emergency housing on a temporary basis. As used in this section “emergency” means a loss of a residence or domicile due to a fire, flood or other act of God or a violation of the Building Code which renders the residence or domicile uninhabitable or a serious or terminal illness of any resident which prevents such resident from meeting his obligation under a mortgage or lease and “temporary” means the period of time needed to find housing, not exceeding thirty days.

Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 8-68i

  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
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