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Section 2 - Rented Living Quarters

Section 2 in subsequent interviews begins by referencing the rental unit previously recorded, then collecting the expense information.

Last time you/your CU reported renting these living quarters. Do you still rent?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. No - buying the unit

Do you own this home?

* Include CUs with mortgages as owners.

  1. Yes
  2. No

Do you or any member of your CU still pay rent for these living quarters?


  1. Yes
  2. No

What was your total rental payment for the "reference month" for this unit?
Include any extra charges for garage or parking facilities, but do not include direct payments by local, state. or federal agencies. [enter value] __________

What was the total rental payment for last two months for this unit?
[enter value] __________

What was your total rental payment for last month for this unit?
Include any extra charges for garage or parking facilities, but do not include direct payments by local, state. or federal agencies. [enter value] __________

Does the rental payment include the cost of -
. . .Electricity?

  1. Yes
  2. No

Does the rental payment include the cost of -
. . . .Gas?

  1. Yes
  2. No

Does the rental payment include the cost of -
. . .Piped in water?

  1. Yes
  2. No

Does the rental payment include the cost of -
. . . .Heating?

  1. Yes
  2. No

Does the rental payment include the cost of -
. . .Trash/garbage collection?

  1. Yes
  2. No

Does the rental payment include the cost of -
. . .Garage and parking facilities?

  1. Yes
  2. No

Did you receive any reduced or free rent for this unit as a form of pay since the first of "reference month"?

  1. Yes
  2. No

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What is the current monthly rental charge to another tenant for a similar unit? [enter value] __________

What is your regular rental payment? [enter value] ___________

Is any portion of this unit used for your own business?

  1. Yes
  2. No

What percent of the rental payment is counted as a business expense? [enter value] _________
* Enter to the nearest whole percent.

Is this unit under rent control?

  1. Yes
  2. No

Since the first of "reference month", have you rented any other houses, apartments, or temporary living quarters NOT used entirely for business or vacation?
* Do NOT include college or university regulated housing.

  1. Yes
  2. No

End of Section 2

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Last Modified Date: September 19, 2008