Circle the code that applies or record the appropriate code in the space provided. If there is a plot occupied by a single household, use the characteristics of the main building (without including the number of rooms)
H10) Occupancy status
[] 1 Owner with property title
[] 2 Owner without property title
[] 3 Co-owner
[] 4 Renter
[] 5 Hire purchase
[] 6 Lodged for free
[] 7 Others, specify
6.2.6.10 Occupation status (Column H10)
This question is used to determine in what way the household occupies the dwelling. The agent asks, "In what capacity does this household occupy this dwelling?." Refer to the definitions and write the corresponding code.
1 = Owner with land title
2 = Owner without land title: Person who owns the dwelling. The owner may be a legal owner of the property, buildings. He may therefore make rent or even sell all or a portion of the housing.
3 = Co-owner: Person sharing the property. This is often the case in inheritances.
4 = Renter: Person occupying a dwelling and pays rent on a periodic basis (weekly, monthly etc.)
5 = Rent-to-buy: Person occupying a dwelling and pays rent on a periodic basis (weekly, monthly etc.), but who becomes the owner after a certain time (social housing).
6 = Free housing: Person occupying a dwelling and does not pay rent.
7 = Other, specify: This category includes situations not included in the above categories.