When ownership interest is material and the individual alleges a right to live on
a property for life or as long as the individual wishes to do so, the pertinent case
file materials must be referred to the Assistant Regional Commissioner-MOS, RSI/SSI
Team, Attention: SSI Policy Staff, whenever the alleged right is based upon:
a. Any deed, will, or lease which contains a provision limiting the right of the life
tenant to possession of the property, or the life tenant's power to alienate, charge,
or encumber the estate.
b. Any unrecorded written lifetime lease or other written agreement.
c. Any oral agreement:
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Prior to the initial decision for property in Kansas and Nebraska.
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Prior to the reconsideration decision for property in Missouri and Iowa, or
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Prior to the initial decision for property in Missouri and Iowa if the facts of the
case indicate part performance of the oral agreement.