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HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM

LANDLORD/OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Screen the family to be sure that they will be good tenants. You should look at their rental history, credit history, and criminal history, if applicable.

• Abide by your obligations of the lease to the family.

• Abide by your contractual obligations to MCHA. This includes providing the information required by MCHA to complete HUD paperwork to allow payment of rent.

• Maintain the unit up to the standards of MCHA, HUD, and local code enforcement.

• Follow the fair housing and equal opportunity requirements.

• Collect from the family any security deposit, the family's portion of the rent, and any charge to repair damage caused by the family.

• Follow the law on security deposits, including interest payments and refunds when the tenant moves out of the unit.

• Notify MCHA if the family violates the lease, or if there is any other problem with the family.

• Pay for utilities and services for which you are responsible under the lease agreement.

• This list is not all inclusive. Please refer to your Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Contract.