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In briefing a family that includes any disabled person, the PHA must take appropriate steps to ensure effective communication in accordance with 24 CFR 8.6. In briefing a welfare-to-work family, the PHA must include specification of any local obligations of a welfare-to-work family and an explanation that failure to meet these obligations is grounds for PHA denial of admission or termination of assistance. PHA must give the family a packet that includes information on the following subjects: 1) The term of the voucher, and PHA policy on any extensions or suspensions of the term. If the PHA allows extensions, the packet must explain how the family can request an extension; 2) How the PHA determines the amount of the housing assistance payment for a family, including: a. How the PHA determines the payment standard for a family; and b. How the PHA determines the total tenant payment for a family. 3) How the PHA determines the maximum rent for an assisted unit; 4) Where the family may lease a unit. For a family that qualifies to lease a unit outside the PHA jurisdiction under portability procedures, the information packet must include an explanation of how portability works; 5) The HUD-required tenancy addendum that must be included in the lease; 6) The form that the family uses to request PHA approval of the assisted tenancy, and an explanation of how to request such approval; 7) A statement of the PHA policy on providing information about a family to prospective owners; 8) PHA subsidy standards, including when the PHA will consider granting exceptions to the standards; 9) The HUD brochure on how to select a unit; 10) Information on federal, State and local equal opportunity laws, and a copy of the housing discrimination complaint form; 11) A list of landlords or other parties known to the PHA who may be willing to lease a unit to the family, or help the family find a unit; 12) Notice that if the family includes a disabled person, the family may request a current listing of accessible units known to the PHA that may be available; 13) Family obligations under the program; 14) Family obligations under the program, including any obligations of a welfare-to-work family. 15) PHA informal hearing procedures. This information must describe when the PHA is required to give a participant family the opportunity for an informal hearing, and how to request a hearing. 16) Information regarding the PHA's outreach program which assists families who are interested in, or experiencing difficulty in obtaining available housing units in areas outside of minority concentrated locations. 17) PHA's sample lease for owners who do not use a lease for their unassisted tenants. 18) Tenant & Landlord fraud letters (initial only). 19) Landlord Fraud letter (movers only). Copyright 2000 by Nan McKay & Associates To be printed only with permission of Nan McKay & Associates Unlimited copies may be made for internal use Approved by <strong>CMHA</strong> Board of Commissioners October 3, 2012 79 | P a g e
20) Agent form. 21) W-9 form for landlord. 22) Lease addendum for drug free housing. 23) Inspection checklist for unit. 24) Sample 30-Day Notice of Intent to Move form. 25) Landlord Certification of Ownership form. If the family includes a person with disabilities, the PHA will ensure compliance with CFR 8.6 to ensure effective communication. D. ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION IN AREAS WITHOUT LOW INCOME OR MINORITY CONCENTRATION At the briefing, families are encouraged to search for housing in non-impacted areas, and the PHA will provide assistance to families who wish to do so. The PHA makes available to families information on areas without poverty and minority concentration. The information is clearly delineated in order to encourage them to seek housing opportunities outside highly concentrated areas. The PHA has maps that show various areas and information about facilities and services in neighboring areas such as schools, transportation, and supportive and social services. The assistance provided to such families includes: Formal or informal discussions with landlord groups Formal or informal discussions with social service agencies Meeting with rental referral companies or agencies Meeting with fair housing groups or agencies E. ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WHO CLAIM DISCRIMINATION The PHA will give participants a copy of HUD Form 903 to file a complaint. The PHA will refer participants to the local fair housing agency for discrimination claims. F. SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS [24 CFR 982.313] The owner may collect a security deposit from the tenant. Security deposits charged by owners may not exceed those charged to unassisted tenants or the maximum prescribed by State or local law. G. TERM OF VOUCHER [24 CFR 982.303, 982.54(d)(11)] During the briefing session, each household will be issued a voucher which represents a Copyright 2000 by Nan McKay & Associates To be printed only with permission of Nan McKay & Associates Unlimited copies may be made for internal use Approved by <strong>CMHA</strong> Board of Commissioners October 3, 2012 80 | P a g e
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CUYAHOGA METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHO
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J. INELIGIBLE FAMILIES.............
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E. ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WHO CLAIM
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I. MISREPRESENTATION IN COLLUSION W
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Copyright 2000 by Nan McKay & Assoc
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24 CFR Part 5: General Program Requ
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1. Objective I: Outreach to Low-Inc
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Once the person's status as a quali
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4. Utility Allowance Schedule 5. HQ
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and by other suitable means. Notice
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placement in foster care shall not
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Which of the two new family units h
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considered individually before the
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Page 35 and 36: 3) The public notice must state any
Page 37 and 38: information is complete. The interv
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Page 45 and 46: Owners of Mod Rehab properties can
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Page 51 and 52: 4) Child Care Expenses: Deducted fo
Page 53 and 54: income. Therefore, for disabled fam
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Page 77 and 78: J. CERTIFICATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLEN
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accomplished. D. FAMILY OBLIGATIONS
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Lease Violations The following crit
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G. ZERO ($0) ASSISTANCE TENANCIES T
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HCVP assistance or leased under any
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the HAP contract. Separate agreemen
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If the family requests a move to an
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The family is given the opportunity
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Determination that a unit is not in
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When the PHA receives a request for
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Within 15 days, the PHA shall send
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C. CONGREGATE/SHARED HOUSING Descri
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“Qualifying families” means eld
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ecomes aware the unit is vacant) S
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Administrative Plan. Families must
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o The unit meets HUD Housing Qualit
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The family must comply with the fol
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the PHA determines that it does not
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3) CMHA will retain all records lon
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ecords, the intended date of the di
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08-25 Rent Increase Determination 0
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08-60 Damage Claim 08-61 Quarterly
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08-103 Applicant Files- Denied Reta
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XXII. PROGRAM INTEGRITY A. INTRODUC
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E. THE PHA'S HANDLING OF ALLEGATION
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J. EVALUATION OF THE FINDINGS If it
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A secondary purpose of the Case Con
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XXIII. GLOSSARY A. ACRONYMS USED IN
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TR TTP UA UIV URP Tenant Rent Total
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COMMON SPACE. In shared housing: Sp
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ELDERLY HOUSEHOLD. A family whose h
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FMR/EXCEPTION RENT. The fair market
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IMPUTED WELFARE INCOME. An amount o
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MINOR. A member of the family house
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PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY (PHA). PHA in
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another person; and in the course o
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soon as s/he learns of the vacancy,
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SECTION 214. Section 214 restricts
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