A-13.1.1, r. 1 - Individual and Family Assistance Regulation

Section 41 Disposition versions

2023-01-01

41. An independent adult or a family resides in the same dwelling unit as another person

(1)  if the dwelling unit is occupied with a co-lessee or co-owner;

(2)  when fewer than 2 rooms are rented or offered for rent if the dwelling unit is occupied with another independent adult or another family;

(3)  when 2 or more rooms are rented or offered for rent if the dwelling unit is occupied with a recipient under a last resort financial assistance program or the Basic Income Program with whom the independent adult or family does not form a family and who is an ascendant or descendant in the direct line or a brother or sister, if the recipient, independent adult or family is the owner or lessee of the dwelling unit; or

(3.1)  when 2 or more rooms are rented or offered for rent if the cohabitation is necessary for, where applicable:

(a)  the lessor or a member of the family who occupies the unit to provide constant care to a person who occupies the unit and whose autonomy is significantly reduced because of a physical or mental condition;

(b)  a person who occupies the unit to provide constant care to the lessor or a member of the family who occupies the unit and whose autonomy is significantly reduced because of a physical or mental condition;

(4)  if a room is occupied with another independent adult or another family, except in the case of a community residence that provides room and board and assistance or rehabilitation services for a consideration.

Despite the first paragraph, the spouse of an ineligible student is deemed to reside in the same dwelling unit as the student.

O.C. 1073-2006, s. 41; O.C. 330-2015, s. 4; O.C. 1140-2022, s. 8.

2015-07-01

41. An independent adult or a family resides in the same dwelling unit as another person

(1)  if the dwelling unit is occupied with a co-lessee or co-owner;

(2)  when fewer than 2 rooms are rented or offered for rent if the dwelling unit is occupied with another independent adult or another family;

(3)  when 2 or more rooms are rented or offered for rent if the dwelling unit is occupied with a recipient under a last resort financial assistance program with whom the independent adult or family does not form a family and who is an ascendant or descendant in the direct line or a brother or sister, if the recipient, independent adult or family is the owner or lessee of the dwelling unit; or

(3.1)  when 2 or more rooms are rented or offered for rent if the cohabitation is necessary for, where applicable:

(a)  the lessor or a member of the family who occupies the unit to provide constant care to a person who occupies the unit and whose autonomy is significantly reduced because of a physical or mental condition;

(b)  a person who occupies the unit to provide constant care to the lessor or a member of the family who occupies the unit and whose autonomy is significantly reduced because of a physical or mental condition;

(4)  if a room is occupied with another independent adult or another family, except in the case of a community residence that provides room and board and assistance or rehabilitation services for a consideration.

Despite the first paragraph, the spouse of an ineligible student is deemed to reside in the same dwelling unit as the student.

O.C. 1073-2006, s. 41; O.C. 330-2015, s. 4.

2012-09-01

41. An independent adult or a family resides in the same dwelling unit as another person

(1)  if the dwelling unit is occupied with a co-lessee or co-owner;

(2)  when fewer than 3 rooms are rented or offered for rent if the dwelling unit is occupied with another independent adult or another family;

(3)  when 3 or more rooms are rented or offered for rent if the dwelling unit is occupied with a recipient under a last resort financial assistance program with whom the independent adult or family does not form a family and who is an ascendant or descendant in the direct line or a brother or sister, if the recipient, independent adult or family is the owner or lessee of the dwelling unit; or

(4)  if a room is occupied with another independent adult or another family, except in the case of a community residence that provides room and board and assistance or rehabilitation services for a consideration.

Despite the first paragraph, the spouse of an ineligible student is deemed to reside in the same dwelling unit as the student.

O.C. 1073-2006, s. 41.