Glossary R-words (FSM)

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Real Property — resources which are in the form of real estate, such as land or buildings.

Recoupment — the collection or recovery by the Division of the value of assistance erroneously paid to an individual regardless of the source of the error.

Refugee — either an alien who has fled from a country because of persecution or fear of persecution due to race, religion, or political opinion, or an alien who has been displaced due to a natural disaster.

Rental Housing — a housing unit occupied by an assistance group in return for a fixed payment greater than zero that is agreed upon, either in writing or verbally, regardless of whether the unit is occupied by the person to whom the rent is paid, as long as the assistance group is not receiving government rental subsidies.

Resources — assets or possessions which an individual owns. Examples of resources are cash, bank accounts, stocks, bonds, vehicles, or real estate.

Responsible Parent(s) — the individual(s) liable for the support of a child who receives TANF financial assistance.

Roomer — an individual residing with others and paying reasonable compensation to others for lodging, but not for meals.

Rooming Arrangement — the amount paid for furnished lodging excluding meals when residing in a rooming house or hotel, relative’s home, or another person’s home.