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EXHIBIT 1 8-I.D. OWNER AND FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES [24 CFR 982.4041 The following is applicable to HAP contracts executed or renewed June 5, 2024, or earlier: Family Responsibilities The family is responsible for correcting the following HQS deficiencies: • Tenant -paid utilities not in service • Failure to provide or maintain appliances owned by the family Damage to the unit or premises caused by a household member or guest beyond ordinary wear and tear that results in a breach of the HQS. Ordinary wear and tear is defined as items which could not be charged against the tenant's security deposit under state law or court practice. Owner Responsibilities The owner is responsible for all HQS violations not listed as a family responsibility above, even if the violation is caused by the family's living habits (e.g., vermin infestation). However, if the family's actions constitute a serious or repeated lease violation, the owner may take legal action to evict the family. SAHA Policy The owner is responsible for all housing quality violations not listed as a family responsibility above, even if the violation is caused by the family's living habits (e.g., vermin infestation). However, if the family's actions constitute a serious or repeated lease violation, the owner may take legal action to evict the family. The owner will be required to repair an inoperable smoke detector unless SAHA determines that the family has intentionally disconnected it (by removing batteries or other means). In this case, the family will be required to repair the smoke detector within 24 hours. If an owner fails to correct life -threatening conditions as required by SAHA, SAHA will enforce the housing quality standards in accordance with HUD requirements. See 8-II.G. The following is applicable to HAP contracts executed or renewed June 6, 2024, or later: Owner Obligation The owner must maintain the unit in accordance with housing quality standards. A unit is not in compliance with housing quality standards if the PHA or other inspector authorized by the state or local government determines that the unit has housing quality standards deficiencies based upon an inspection, notifies the owner in writing of the deficiencies, and the deficiencies are not remedied within the appropriate time frame. Page 8-9 Administrative Plan 7/l/2025 City Council 5 — 430 7/15/2025