What should an owner do if a tenant seriously and/or repeatedly violates the provisions of the lease?
Owners, property managers / agents (landlords) are responsible to address lease violations committed by HCV program participants in the same manner as unassisted tenants and in accordance with applicable laws. The lease is between the tenant and the owner. Only the owner or his/her agent is legally able of enforcing the owners lease. The AHA advises the owner to notify the family in writing of any lease violations and provide the family with reasonable and appropriate due process. If the family repeatedly violates the lease, the landlord is strongly encouraged to enforce the lease to the full extent of the law and in accordance with the appropriate legal process. The landlord is also encouraged to contact and inform the AHA of the problem. In certain circumstances, such as when the family allows an unauthorized person to reside in the unit, the violation of the lease may also be a direct violation of the familys contract with the AHA. Landlords are encouraged to contact the AHA complia
