Landlord
(Owner) Responsibilities
The owner is responsible for performing all
of the owner’s obligations under the HAP contract and
the lease. The owner is responsible for:
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Performing
all management and rental functions for the assisted unit
including adequate screening techniques to determine if
the family is suitable for tenancy. |
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Maintaining
the unit in accordance with Housing Quality Standards, including
performance of ordinary and extraordinary maintenance. |
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Complying
with equal opportunity requirements. |
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Preparing
and furnishing to the Huntsville Housing Authority information
required under the Housing Assistance Payments Contract. |
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Collecting
from the family any security deposit and tenant contribution
of the rent. |
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Any charges for unit damage by the family. |
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Enforcing
tenant obligations under the lease. |
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Paying
for any utilities not paid directly by the family. |
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Making
reasonable accommodations for unit reconfigurations to assist
the disabled. |
Family
Responsibilities
The family
is responsible for:
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Supplying
all information required by the Huntsville Housing Authority
or HUD necessary for proper administration of the program. |
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Giving
true and accurate facts concerning income, family composition
and any other required information. |
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Performing
all obligations listed in the lease and on the voucher. |
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Allowing
inspections by the Huntsville Housing Authority or HUD at
reasonable times and after reasonable notice. |
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Immediately
notifying the Huntsville Housing Authority of changes in
income, family composition, intentions to move or lease
terminations. |
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The
actions and behaviors of family members and guests or other
persons under their control. |
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The family
shall not:
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Engage
in drug-related or criminal activity, including alcohol
abuse. |
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Sublease
or let the unit. |
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Commit
fraud of any type including misrepresenting income, family
composition, and receiving other federal housing assistance
while on this program. |
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