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Special category tenants are eligible for the following benefits under Eugene Code: Movina Expenses - The Applicant must pay moving expenses to special category tenants, in accordance with the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance Act. The code requires that moving cost benefits paid to Special Category Tenants be in amounts established (and periodically updated) under the Federal Uniform Relocation Act Fixed Residential Moving Cost Schedule. These residential moving costs are based on the number of rooms of furniture to be moved. In 2007 for Oregon, the allowance was $400/one-room, $550/two- rooms, $750/three-rooms, and $950/four-rooms. Also the Applicant is required to pay Special Category Tenants a fixed sum of $500 for packing and unpacking expenses. Comparable Housina and Housina Counselor Services - The Applicant, through the services of an independent Housing Counselor, must offer each special category tenant two comparable housing units as defined by Eugene Code and suitable to meet the particular needs of the tenant. The Applicant may not give any special category tenant a notice to vacate his/her unit until the two comparable units have been offered, nor can the Applicant raise the rent of any special category tenant except to an amount equal to or less than rent for comparable housing in the same building (if such comparable housing exists during this period). The effect of this particular requirement in the Eugene Code means that special category tenants will not be evicted during the 120-day period provided for all tenants. In addition, if two comparable units have not been offered in this period, special category tenants have a further right to stay beyond the 120 days, until two comparable units have been offered. In certain cases, the Applicant has the option of offering to the special category tenant, a lifetime lease on his/her unit in lieu of the requirement for comparable housing. If a dispute arises over whether or not a unit is comparable, a procedure has been established by the City of Eugene to resolve such disputes between tenant and Applicant. INFORMATION TENANTS WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE All Tenants The Applicant will distribute, on behalf of the City, to all tenants in the building(s), a Tenant Survey Report Questionnaire that will include an addressed, postage- paid envelope to be returned directly to the City. The questionnaire is needed by the City to provide a record of all tenants in the building(s) so that if a dispute arises, the City will have information directly from the tenant. It is also needed so that the City can determine what effects condominium conversion has on renters as a group. Exhibit 2: Condominium Conversion Informational Brochure Page 70f9