The Trainer

CERTIFYING HOUSEHOLDS WITH PREGNANT MEMBERS; COMPLYING WITH LEAD HAZARD CONTROL RULES

In our feature article—on certifying households with pregnant members—we discussed how important it is to comply with HUD rules when it comes to determining the eligibility, income limits, and appropriate unit size for a household that's expecting a child. We pointed out that federal civil rights law requires that you do not discriminate against anyone for familial status, which, of course, includes pregnant women. In addition, remember that the Fair Housing Act protects familial status as well.

Another article discussed what you need to know about complying with HUD and other federal government rules on lead hazard requirements. We pointed out that both HUD and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have taken steps recently to require the use of practices that minimize lead hazards when you undertake renovation, repair, or painting projects at your site.

HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule (LSHR) applies to work performed in target housing units receiving HUD housing assistance, such as rehabilitation or acquisition assistance. Meanwhile, the EPA's Renovation, Rehabilitation and Painting (RRP) rule, issued under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), applies to target housing and child-occupied facilities. Remember, target housing is defined under TSCA as any housing constructed before 1978, except housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities, unless any child under 6 resides or is expected to reside in such housing.

TRAINER'S QUIZ

INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the questions below has only one correct answer. On a separate sheet of paper, write down the number of each question, followed by the answer you have chosen—for example, (1) b, (2) a, and so on. The correct answers (with explanations) follow the quiz. Good luck!

QUESTION #1

Which of the following should you count in determining household size for income limits?

1. Cousins who visit the site.

2. Stepchildren who come to family functions.

3. Unborn children.

QUESTION #2

If a two-person household, with a pregnant member, who currently lives in a one-bedroom unit, requests to be moved to a two-bedroom unit to accommodate the baby, you should grant the request. True or false?

1. True.

2. False.

QUESTION #3

Under HUD rules, you may not require a pregnant woman to:

1. Undergo medical testing to determine whether she is pregnant in order to assign a unit with the appropriate number of bedrooms.

2. Sign a form certifying that she is pregnant.

3. Disclose all her sources of income.

QUESTION #4

When the child is born, you do not need to conduct an interim recertification of the household. True or false?

1. True.

2. False.

QUESTION #5

In general, when it comes to lead hazards, both the HUD and EPA rules work together. However, a major difference is that HUD requires clearance examinations at the end of the renovation project. True or false?

1. True.

2. False.

QUESTION #6

Fill in the blank: Under the EPA's lead hazard requirement only the __________ is required to have classroom training.

1. certified renovator.

2. property manager.

3. union leader.

QUESTION #7

The EPA does not have the authority to seek civil fines and criminal fines for a firm that knowingly violates the requirements of the RRP rule. True or false?

1. True.

2. False.

QUESTION #8

All the following are types of housing covered by the LSHR except:

1. Federally owned housing being sold.

2. Public housing.

3. Private condominiums.