HA Item 05 -Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan

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Administrative Plan 7/1/2025 Page 8-9 8-I.F. OWNER AND FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES [24 CFR 982.404] 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 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. If a family fails to correct a family-caused life-threatening condition as required by the PHA, the PHA will enforce the family obligations. See 8-II.H. SAHA Policy Damages beyond ordinary wear and tear will be considered to be damages which could be assessed against the security deposit under state law or in court practice. Owner Responsibilities The owner must maintain the unit in accordance with housing quality standards. The owner is not responsible for a breach of housing quality standards that is not caused by the owner, and for which the family is responsible (as provided in 24 CFR 982.404(b) and 982.551(c)). 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 the PHA, the PHA will enforce the housing quality standards in accordance with HUD requirements. See 8-II-G. EXHIBIT 1