Literal question
2. Dwelling occupancy status (through observation)
Occupied dwelling
[] 01 With inhabitants present
[] 02 With inhabitants absent
Unoccupied dwelling
[] 03 For sale or rent
[] 04 For temporary / seasonal use
[] 05 Under construction
[] 06 Undergoing repairs
[] 07 Temporarily unoccupied
[] 08 Abandoned
[] 09 In ruins or destroyed
(If choices "03"-"09" selected, continue to another dwelling)
Interviewer instructions
Definitions:
Occupied dwelling
A dwelling is considered occupied if there are permanent residents in it. It may be occupied:
With inhabitants present
This is when there are inhabitants present and a qualified informant.
With inhabitants absent
This is when there are no inhabitants present at the time of the visit.
Unoccupied dwelling
This is when there are no inhabitants in the dwelling, which may be a result of the dwelling being for sale or rent, for temporary use, under construction, under repair, temporarily vacant, abandoned and in ruins, or destroyed.
Dwelling for temporary / seasonal use
This is a dwelling which is vacant most of the time and is generally used for vacation. An example is a summer or country house.
Dwelling that is temporarily unoccupied
This is a dwelling whose residents are moving temporarily for work or other reasons, either within or outside the country, but will return to inhabit the residence.
Question 2. Dwelling occupancy status
This question is obtained through observation. If you have a question as to how to indicate this information, refer to the previous definitions.
Mark an "X" by the appropriate option.
If you marked any one of options 3-9, go to another dwelling.
If you have any question about marking any one of options 3-9, ask a neighbor why the dwelling is vacant.
Keep in mind that if you find people who are permanently residing in a dwelling for temporary use, such as the caretaker or members of the household, you should mark an "X" for option 1, "With inhabitants present".
