44 C.F.R. 206.223(a)(3) states that eligible work must be the legal responsibility of the applicant. Per the PAPPG; FEMA evaluates legal responsibility for the claimed work on the basis of ownership and written legal agreements.The Applicant does not own or lease the building. Accordingly; the repairs were not the Applicant legal responsibility.FEMA finds the Applicant did not have legal responsibility for the work at the time of the declared incident. Therefore; this appeal is denied.

Headnotes44 C.F.R. § 206.223(a)(3) states that eligible work must be the legal responsibility of the applicant. Per the PAPPG; FEMA evaluates legal responsibility for the claimed work on the basis of ownership and written legal agreements.The Applicant does not own or lease the building. Accordingly; the repairs were not the Applicant’s legal responsibility.ConclusionFEMA finds the Applicant did not have legal responsibility for the work at the time of the declared incident. Therefore; this appeal is denied.