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The Need for Affordable
Housing in Houston
There is great need for affordable housing in
Houston. As recent as January 18, 2003 the waiting
list was opened and over 10,000 applications were
received and from that, 1,000 applicants were
selected using a lottery system. With the help
of the Houston rental community, we will continue
to reach our goal of providing safe, decent and
affordable housing to Houston families.
The Landlord/Owner's Responsibilities:
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Thoroughly
screen and interview families who apply.
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Maintain
the property by making necessary repairs in
a timely manner.
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Maintain
the property by making modifications to unit
as reasonable accommodations.
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Collect
application fees, security deposits and tenant's
monthly rent portion.
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Manage
the property and enforces the lease.
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Comply
with the terms of the Housing Assistance Payment
Contract and HUD Tenancy addendum. |
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Comply
with all fair housing laws to eliminate discrimination
against any family. |
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Notify
the Housing Authority if a tenant vacates
the unit and return the housing assistance
payments received after a family vacates a
unit. |
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Notify
the Housing Authority of any owner change
immediately, so payment to the new landlord
will not be delayed. |
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