ABSENCE FROM UNIT/VACANCIES. Definition of Temporarily Absent Generally, an individual who is or is expected to be absent from the Unit for 180 consecutive days or less is considered temporarily absent and continues to be considered a member of the household. Definition of Permanently Absent Generally, an individual who is or is expected to be absent from the Unit for more than 180 consecutive days is considered permanently absent and is no longer considered a member of the household. If an individual will be absent from the Unit for more than 180 days, and there are no remaining household members in the Unit, then the Subrecipient must terminate rental assistance payments. The Tenant must provide notice to the Subrecipient when he, she or another member of the household will be absent from the Unit for an extended period of time. An extended period of time is defined as any period greater than 30 calendar days. The Tenant must provide written notice to the Subrecipient at the beginning of his, her or another member of the household’s absence. The Subrecipient is under no obligation to continue to provide rental assistance to a vacant unit. If the Tenant fails to provide notice of his or her absence, the Subrecipient can immediately terminate his or her rental assistance. The Tenant and/or other members of the household that remain in the Unit during the absence, must ensure that the following activities are being performed during the absence:
