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<br /> <br />The composition of the assisted family residing in the unit must be approved by the PHA. <br />The family must promptly notify the PHA in writing of the birth, adoption, or court-awarded <br />custody of a child. The family must request PHA approval to add any other family member <br />or household member as an occupant of the unit. <br />SAHA Policy <br />The request to add a family member must be submitted in writing and approved prior <br />to the person moving into the unit. SAHA will determine eligibility of the new <br />member in accordance with the policies in Chapter 3. <br /> <br />The family must promptly notify the PHA in writing if any family member no longer lives in <br />the unit. <br /> <br />If the PHA has given approval, a foster child or a live-in aide may reside in the unit. The <br />PHA has the discretion to adopt reasonable policies concerning residency by a foster child or <br />a live-in aide, and to define when SAHA consent may be given or denied. For policies related <br />to the request and approval/disapproval of foster children, foster adults, and live-in aides, see <br />Chapter 3 (Sections I.K and I.M), and Chapter 11 (Section II.B). <br /> <br />The family must not sublease the unit, assign the lease, or transfer the unit. <br />SAHA Policy <br />Subleasing includes receiving payment to cover rent and utility costs by a person <br />living in the unit who is not listed as a family member. <br /> <br />The family must supply any information requested by the PHA to verify that the family is <br />living in the unit or information related to family absence from the unit. <br /> <br />The family must promptly notify the PHA when the family is absent from the unit. <br />SAHA Policy <br />Notice is required under this provision only when all family members will be absent <br />from the unit for an extended period. An extended period is defined as any period <br />greater than 30 calendar days. Written notice must be provided to SAHA prior to <br />the start of the extended absence. Failure to notify SAHA may result in termination <br />from the program. <br /> <br />The family must pay utility bills and provide and maintain any appliances that the owner is <br />not required to provide under the lease \[Form HUD-52646, Voucher\]. <br /> <br />The family must not own or have any interest in the unit, (other than in a cooperative and <br />owners of a manufactured home leasing a manufactured home space). <br /> <br />Family members must not commit fraud, bribery, or any other corrupt or criminal act in <br />connection with the program. (See Chapter 14, Program Integrity for additional information). <br /> <br />Family members must not engage in drug-related criminal activity or violent criminal activity <br />or other criminal activity that threatens the health, safety or right to peaceful enjoyment of <br />other residents and persons residing in the immediate vicinity of the premises. See Chapter <br />12 for HUD and PHA policies related to drug-related and violent criminal activity. <br /> <br />Page 5-6 <br />04/01/14 <br /> <br />