Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:2:p21
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2 (pt 21/51)
Character Range: 3331998–3338243

reduced rate of rent contribution, the CDF must consider all of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                          The costs incurred by the member.
    b.                                                                                                                                                          The reason the member established the household.
    c.                                                                                                                                                          The location where the dependant lives before and after the beginning of the member's posting.
    d.                                                                                                                                                          The age and welfare of the dependant.
    e.                                                                                                                                                          The financial circumstances of the member and the dependant.
    f.                                                                                                                                                          Any other factor relevant to the establishment and maintenance of a household.
3.  The member is not eligible for a reduction of rent contribution for a child if they are eligible for assistance with boarding school costs for the child.

15.4.24 Substandard housing

1.  This section applies to a member who lives in substandard housing. This section does not apply to housing rented privately.
2.  If the member is required to make a payment for living in this type of housing, then this payment is taken to be a rent and utilities contribution.
3.  The CDF may reduce in whole or in part the rent and utilities contribution that the member is liable to pay for a residence at a particular location. The CDF must consider all these criteria.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                               The size, configuration, condition and surroundings of the residence.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                               The nature and quality of the utilities supplied to the residence.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                               If the hardship location grade for the long-term posting location takes into account the deficiencies in the housing.
4.  Reductions of this nature are a short-term solution. If possible, the member should find more suitable accommodation on the local rental market.

15.4.25 Reductions of rent and utilities contribution during short-term hardship

1.  A short-term hardship may be one of these situations.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            War.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Natural disaster.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Civil disorder.
    d.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Another similar event.
2.  At times of short-term hardships, the Commonwealth may be unable to provide a member with housing and utilities of the quality normally available. The CDF may reduce the rent and utilities contribution. This may be up to the full rent and utilities contribution payable by the member.
3.  The amount of the reduction must be equal to the reduction in the quality of the housing and utilities caused by the short-term hardship. When making a decision, the CDF must consider all these criteria.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The quality of accommodation and utilities normally available to the members at the location.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The nature and extent of any deficiency in the housing and utilities made available to the member.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The extent to which the deficiencies arise from the event and the expected timing of repairs to remedy the deficiencies.

Division 6: Household help and support

15.4.26 Purpose

   The purpose of this Division is to assist a member with the costs of hiring staff