Washers and Dryers Installed by Residents

Operating Procedures

Supplement #46

May 28, 1998

WASHERS AND DRYERS INSTALLED BY RESIDENTS

In housing complexes where washer and dryer outlets are not designed within the unit, and residents desire to install their own personal washer and dryer instead of utilizing laundry facilities, the following policy shall be used:

Prior to the installation of the appliances, residents shall request permission, in writing, to install the units within their apartment. So basic guidelines can be followed between the residents and the Housing Operations Department during the installation, follow up inspections shall take place.

1)Installation of the washer and dryer shall not create a fire hazard,

block access and egress to the apartment, and not overload any of the

existing circuitry within the unit. The washer and dryer installation

shall not require any additional modifications to the normal drainage,

electrical, ventilation or other systems within the units.

2)The type and size of machines permitted in the unit shall be standard

apartment-size washer and dryer commonly referred to as stackables.

The washer shall have proper adapters to tap onto the existing faucets

and also have drain flow restrictions. The dryer shall be vented into a

dryer bucket. No dryer vent shall be exhausted through the window,

back doors or directly into the living space. No washers shall be

drained through the window, doors, or directly onto the property. All

washers and dryers shall be on wheels or casters so as not to damage

floors or tile.

3)Any damages resulting from the washer or dryer shall be due and

payable at the time of the repair work in accordance with Operating

Procedure #8. However, to also cover abnormal wear and tear during

move out there shall be an additional security deposit of $75 due and

payable at the time of the request for the washer and dryer approval

or in accordance with LMHA’s procedure for repayment agreements.

This security deposit is refundable, less wear and tear, at the lease

termination. Any abnormal wear and tear shall be deducted from this

deposit.

Operating Procedures

Supplement #46

Page 2

4)In housing complexes where the authority pays the cost of the utilities

(water, electric, etc.) the residents will be required to pay an

additional monthly fee of $10.00 per month.

5)Residents are responsible for their own equipment. The housing

authority assumes no liability resulting from its ability to supply

utilities or systems utilized by the washer and dryer. Residents are

required to immediately report any leaks, overloads or other

problems associated from the washer/dryer usage. Residents are also

required to stop usage of any appliances that are damaging to the unit

or systems supplied by the LMHA.

6)Continued damage to the unit beyond normal wear and tear shall

result in the housing authority requiring the resident to remove the

equipment permanently from the unit.