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HN1988A_OCCUP
Condition of occupancy
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Chapter II Dwelling Information


4. Occupancy

a) Dwelling occupied

[] 1 with people present (go to question 5)
[] 2 with people absent (come back)

b) Dwelling unoccupied

[] 3 For rent or sale
[] 4 Seasonal use
[] 5 Under repair
[] 6 Other


For responses 3-6, finish the form here
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4. Occupancy [of the dwelling]
a) Occupied dwelling
The enumerator will find out if the persons occupying the dwelling are present or absent. The following definitions will help the enumerator select the correct alternative.

By present people: It is the dwelling that is found, on the days of the census, with at least one occupant who is able to provide the information necessary to fill out the census form. If this is the case, an "X" is marked in circle 1 and then question 5 is presented.

[A graphic illustrates a dwelling with an occupant present]

By absent people: It is the permanently occupied dwelling where, due to work, state religious holidays, vacations, or other reasons, the persons are not in the dwelling on days of the census.

Also included in the category of "occupied dwelling with absent occupants" those dwellings where the enumerator only finds minors or elderly people who are unable to give the required information. In both cases, the enumerator should return to the dwelling one or more times to obtain the data.

Reminder: If, after multiple visits to the dwelling, the occupants are still absent, an "X" is marked in circle 2 and the interview is considered to be over.

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b) Unoccupied dwelling: The dwelling that is not occupied during the census days because it is for rent, sale, or is under repair or because it is for seasonal use. The enumerator should mark and "X" in the corresponding circle and finish the questionnaire.

[A graphic of a house for rent illustrates the above definition]

Reminder: The persons who have two dwellings and spend a considerable amount of time during the year in both of them should be enumerated in the dwelling in which they are found. This dwelling should be considered to be an occupied dwelling and the other should be considered to be unoccupied for seasonal use. These situations generally are found in agricultural areas where the persons reside in the city for part of the year and in a farm for the other part of the year.