Or. Admin. Code § 813-130-0150 - Transfer of Recipient, Assistance or Ownership; Subordinate Liens; Encumbrances

(1) A recipient of assistance under the HELP program or owner of a project for which such assistance is provided may not transfer or allow any transfer of any interest in itself, the assistance or the project, allow a subordinate lien or otherwise encumber the project, or any portion or interest therein, unless the department first approves the transfer, subordinate lien or encumbrance in writing. Any such transfer is subject the payment to the department of a transfer charge as established by the department. If the recipient effects or allows a transfer, subordinate lien or encumbrance without prior written approval by the department, the transfer, subordinate lien or encumbrance is voidable and remains subject to the approval or disapproval of the department and the recipient or owner responsible for allowing the transfer, subordinate lien or encumbrance and any transferees, jointly and severally, are subject to a charge by the department with respect to its review and treatment of any such event.

(2) The department may condition its approval upon such terms and conditions as it, in its sole discretion, may require. Factors the department may consider in determining whether or not to give approval to a transfer, subordinate lien or encumbrance include, but are not limited to:

(a) The financial investment of the department in the project;

(b) Preservation of existing housing;

(c) The transferee's ability to maintain and manage the project for the needs of the residents, the integrity of the housing and as security for the assistance;

(d) The effect of the transfer, subordinate lien or encumbrance upon the financial integrity of the project, repayment of the assistance, use of the project for its intended purposes, and continuity of the program; and

(e) Continued compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

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Or. Admin. Code § 813-130-0150

HSG 6-1993(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-1-93; HSG 4-1994, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-94; OHCS 12-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-4-06 thru 1-30-07; OHCS 11-2007, f. & cert. ef. 1-11-07; OHCS 15-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-21-13 thru 12-18-13; OHCS 21-2013, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-13

Stat. Auth.: ORS 456.555

Stats. Implemented: ORS 456.555, 456.559, 456.625