Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (Last Updated: June 14,2023) |
Title17a Social and Human Services and Resources |
SubTitle17a-218-1_17a-218-23. Community Based Housing Subsidy Program for Eligible Clients of the Department of Mental Retardation |
Sec.17a-218-5. Leasing capacity
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If placement in a subsidized community residence requires the execution of a lease, the following issues must be addressed:
(a) The regional director must make an initial assessment of the client's capacity to execute a lease. If the regional director determines that the client has the capacity to execute a lease, the client may execute the lease on his own behalf.
(b) If the regional director makes an initial determination that the client lacks capacity to execute a lease, or a guardian or conservator has been appointed, arrangements must be made for the lease to be executed by a guardian or a conservator, or by another party who is not an employee of the department or the State of Connecticut.
(Effective August 24, 1994)