Housing Issues for the Elderly

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What term best describes the situation where elderly tenants must deal with rent increases after landlords make significant improvements?

  • an obligation
  • excluded
  • abandoned
  • included (correct)

What word best characterizes the magnitude of the rent increase from $200 to $400?

  • insignificant
  • considerable
  • huge (correct)
  • manageable

What is the main issue affecting many elderly individuals receiving housing benefits?

  • insufficient funding
  • lack of awareness
  • slow processing of applications (correct)
  • frequent changes

Which term would not be appropriate to describe how elderly tenants feel about the rent hikes?

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What is a likely emotional response elderly tenants might experience in reaction to rent increases?

<p>frustration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is eligible to apply for benefits specifically aimed at the elderly?

<p>Individuals over 62 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could be a serious consequence of delaying furnace repairs before winter?

<p>Risk of fire hazard (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What financial reason might prevent landlords from voicing complaints regarding their reimbursements?

<p>Guaranteed housing benefits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which demographic primarily seeks assistance from the Office of Housing for the Elderly?

<p>Senior citizens in need of housing support (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT likely a consequence of not maintaining heating systems before winter?

<p>Legal complications with tenants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long has the house been on the market as mentioned?

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What action was taken to improve the print quality?

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What potential action might a lifeguard take in response to riptides?

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What was the expected completion time for the work?

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How did the phone activity affect the receptionist's performance?

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Who would primarily be impacted by an increase in rent notified by the landlord?

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Which term is most appropriate for someone gaining information about current events by reading daily newspapers?

<p>Informed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What implication does the statement about the missing wallet suggest?

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Is the statement 'The software should be used on a laptop computer, and this computer is a laptop' logically correct?

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What is the correct interpretation of the statement regarding the car?

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Can rain clouds being visible but no rain having fallen be considered a valid observation?

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What does it imply if a tenant is notified of a rent increase?

<p>Occupants may need to seek alternative housing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does flying to Europe to accept the Nobel Prize imply about the chemist's recognition?

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Which phrase correctly fills in the blank regarding cabinet member appointments?

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What may be inferred about the prisoners' inability to speak to reporters?

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Flashcards

Office of Housing for the Elderly

This program provides housing assistance to individuals aged 62 and older.

What is a potential outcome of a broken furnace in winter?

A furnace is a heating system for a residence. If it is faulty, it poses a risk of a fire.

Why should a landlord avoid complaining

A landlord who complains about tenant housing benefits might not receive reimbursements for repairs. This could lead to higher rent for tenants.

Rent Increases for Elderly

Elderly tenants are subject to the same rent increases as other tenants when landlords make significant property improvements.

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Tremendous Rent Increase

A large and significant increase.

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Slow Processing of Applications

The city's slow processing of applications delays the delivery of housing benefits.

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Protesting Rent Increase

Tenants protesting against a rent increase argue that it's too large and unfair.

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Landlord Obligation

Landlords are legally required to follow the same rent increase rules for all tenants.

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Who is affected by a rent increase?

A person who occupies a dwelling; like a tenant, renter, or resident.

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What is a knowledgeable person?

Someone with knowledge or information especially from reading or experience.

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What makes a statement correct?

A statement that is true based on given information.

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Who uses a laptop computer?

A person who uses a computer.

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Can you see rain clouds but no rain is falling?

Rain has not yet fallen even though clouds are present.

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What makes it hard to get work done?

Repeated actions or events, like a phone ringing, often make it difficult to complete tasks.

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How do warnings prevent harm?

A warning about potential dangers, like riptides, can lead to preventing harm or requiring action.

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What happens when work isn't done on time?

When work is unfinished despite deadlines, it indicates a lack of progress and potential consequences.

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What affects print quality?

The quality of something can be affected by factors like the condition of a typewriter ribbon, influencing the final output.

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Why might a house take longer to sell?

When a house has been on the market for an extended period, it suggests a potential issue or difficulty in selling it.

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Comma Splice

A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined together with only a comma.

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Run-on Sentence

A run-on sentence is a sentence that lacks proper punctuation or conjunctions to separate independent clauses.

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Correct Comma Usage

In this sentence, the missing wallet was found, but the cash and credit cards were removed, the comma is correctly used after the introductory phrase 'The missing wallet was found.'

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Incorrect Comma Usage

A comma splice error occurs when two independent clauses are joined with only a comma, without a coordinating conjunction like 'and,' 'but,' or 'or.'

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Incorrect Comma Usage Example

The sentence is incorrect because it uses a comma instead of a semicolon or a conjunction to separate independent clauses.

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