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ORANGE COUNTY lio$PP ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN Page 2 <br /> decisions. That body meets on a semi-annual basis and on call if there is a tenant <br /> grievance. <br /> The program has as a goal, evaluating and aiding the housing problems of the rural <br /> sections of the county while giving technical assistance to all of the comunities, <br /> and sharing available statistics. <br /> Though there are problems with finding standard housing in the Fair Market Rent range, <br /> Housing Quality Standards will not be compromised. Housing Quality Standards will <br /> be addressed separately. <br /> There is great emphasis on "normal tenant/landlord relationships" and staff works <br /> toward this. While remaining sensitive to the special needs of low inocime families, <br /> elderly and disabled tenants, the problems and positions of the landlord are respected <br /> Equal Opportunity protection is given to the program participant, but no special favors <br /> are asked or unusual requests made of the landlord on behalf of a tenant. Tenants <br /> are always encouraged to deal directly with the landlord about an issue. <br /> While priorities may differ scRewhat in the four (4) jurisdictions served, the overall <br /> goals of the program are the same. Summarized, they are: <br /> 1. To assist a maximum number of families to live in decent housing. <br /> 2. To identify this program as an Orange County program. <br /> 3. To uphold Housing Quality Standards. <br /> 4. To foster and promote normal tenant/landlord relationships. <br />