Waiver of Provisions by the Department

An LHA may submit to the Department a request for approval of a waiver of any provision of 760 CMR 4.00. The LHA shall specify in writing the reason why a waiver is necessary and appropriate. The Department, in its discretion, may approve a waiver if it determines that good cause exists for the waiver and that the waiver is appropriate under the circumstances and will be consistent with the purpose of the public housing program and all applicable provisions of law.