HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM

              RESIDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

HOUSING ASSISTANCE IS A PRIVILEGE, NOT A RIGHT
IF YOU ABUSE THE PRIVILEGE, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR ASSISTANCE

• Give MCHA true information about your family and your income
   

• Cooperate, by providing requested information, during your annual reexaminations with MCHA
   

• Notify MCHA, in writing, if you or anyone in your family has a change in income
   

• Live in the unit. You may NOT sublet it to someone else
   

• Notify MCHA, in writing, if:
  -you are away from home for more than 30 days
  -you move out or end your lease
  -you receive an eviction notice
   

• Allow MCHA inspectors to inspect the unit annually, and at other times, with prior notice
   

• Notify MCHA, in writing, if:
  -any member of your family moves out
  -if you add any children to your family by birth, adoption, foster care, or legal
   custody
   

• Receive prior authorization from MCHA and your landlord before anyone not already on the voucher may move in
   

• Pay your portion of the rent and utilities on time
   

• Abide by your lease. You and your family MUST NOT get involved with crime, drugs, or violence
   

• Take care of the unit. Do not allow anyone in your family or guests to damage it
   

• Follow ALL Obligations of the Family as listed on the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Voucher of the Housing Choice Voucher Program that is signed when you receive your voucher
   

CURRENT TENANTS

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CONTRACT CONTROL SPECIALIST