Fillable Printable Free Lease And Agreement
Fillable Printable Free Lease And Agreement
Free Lease And Agreement
LEASE AGREEMENT
[Development Name]
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT is entered into on the day of , , between
, LANDLORD, and , TENANT, for a dwelling unit identified as , located at the
following address: , in the apartment project known as .
The development of which the dwelling unit is a part has been financed by the Michigan
State Housing Development Authority (the "Authority") and is subject to a Mortgage made by
LANDLORD to the Authority.
LANDLORD and the Authority have entered into a Housing Assistance Payments
Contract (the "Contract") under the Section 8 Housing Assistance Program (the "Program"),
which Contract has been approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development ("HUD"), and provides that Housing Assistance Payments shall be made to
LANDLORD on behalf of TENANT on the basis of family income, family composition and
certain exceptional medical or other unusual expenses.
The Contract contains a rent schedule establishing the rent for the dwelling unit to be
occupied by TENANT, known as the Contract Rent. In addition, a Utility Allowance has been
established by HUD for the unit. The Contract Rent and the Utility Allowance make up the total
housing cost for the dwelling unit, which is known as the Gross Rent.
That portion of the total housing cost for the dwelling unit, or the Gross Rent, to be
contributed by TENANT will not exceed 30% of TENANT's adjusted household income. This is
known as the "Total Tenant Payment." A recertification of TENANT's income and family
composition will be obtained at least once a year, and whenever else required by HUD, and
TENANT's Total Tenant Payment will be adjusted by LANDLORD to reflect income and family
composition changes shown by any recertification.
The rent payable by TENANT to LANDLORD under this Lease will be determined by
subtracting the Utility Allowance for the dwelling unit from the Total Tenant Payment that
TENANT must contribute.
Because LANDLORD has determined that TENANT is eligible to occupy the dwelling
unit and will contribute a Total Tenant Payment that is less than the Gross Rent specified for
the dwelling unit, IT IS AGREED THAT:
1. Term. The initial term of this Lease is one year, beginning on , , and ending
on , , with automatic renewals as specified in Section 21, or until terminated in accordance
with Section 24.
Use the following if any utilities (in addition to telephone, cable TV and/or satellite dish service) are to be
paid separately by the tenant:
2. Rent and Other Charges.
a. The Gross Rent established for the dwelling unit is $ per month, and the
Contract Rent is $ per month.
b. The total amount to be contributed by TENANT toward rent and utilities is
$ per month (the “Total Tenant Payment”). Because TENANT is required to pay separately for
some utilities (see Section 3 below), a Utility Allowance of $ per month has been established by
HUD for the dwelling unit. After deducting the Utility Allowance, the amount of rent TENANT must pay to
LANDLORD every month is $ (the “Tenant Rent”). TENANT must pay the Tenant Rent in advance,
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on or before the first calendar day of each month to LANDLORD at: or to any other person or at
any other address if LANDLORD requests TENANT to do so in writing. Any payment of Tenant Rent due
from TENANT that is received after the 5th calendar day of the month in which it is due shall be subject
to a late charge of $ for administrative costs. [Late charge cannot exceed $30 for the month]
LANDLORD may also collect a fee of $ on the second and any additional time a rent check is
bounced or returned "NSF".
c. The difference between the Contract Rent for the dwelling unit and the Tenant
Rent payable every month by TENANT to LANDLORD is $ , which will be paid by the Authority on
behalf of TENANT as a Housing Assistance Payment.
d. The Gross Rent, the Contract Rent, the Utility Allowance and the Housing
Assistance Payment are subject to change by the Authority in accordance with HUD regulations.
TENANT will be notified in writing of any change in the Contract Rent, the Utility Allowance or the
Housing Assistance Payment that results in an increase or decrease in the Tenant Rent in accordance
with Section 4 below. LANDLORD will notify TENANT of any other changes in the Contract Rent or the
Housing Assistance Payment by sending TENANT a copy of the revised HUD-50059.
Use the following if all utilities (except telephone, cable TV and/or satellite dish service) are included in
the monthly Contract Rent:
2. Rent and Other Charges.
a. The Contract Rent established for the dwelling unit is $ per month. The
Contract Rent is equal to the Gross Rent.
b. The total amount to be contributed by TENANT toward rent and utilities is
$ per month (the “Total Tenant Payment”). Because all utilities (except telephone and cable TV)
are included in the rent payable for the dwelling unit, there is no Utility Allowance and the amount of rent
TENANT must pay to LANDLORD every month is equal to the Total Tenant Payment (the "Tenant Rent").
TENANT must pay the Tenant Rent in advance on or before the first calendar day of each month to
LANDLORD at: or to any other person or at any other address if LANDLORD requests TENANT to
do so in writing. Any payment of Tenant Rent due from TENANT that is received after the 5th calendar
day of the month in which it is due shall be subject to a late charge of $ for administrative costs.
[late charge cannot exceed $30 for the month] LANDLORD may also collect a fee of $ on the
second and any additional time a rent check is bounced or returned "NSF".
c. The difference between the Contract Rent for the dwelling unit and the Tenant
Rent payable every month by TENANT to LANDLORD is $ , which will be paid by the Authority on
behalf of TENANT as a Housing Assistance Payment.
d. The Contract Rent and the Housing Assistance Payment are subject to change
by the Authority in accordance with HUD regulations. TENANT will be notified in writing of any change
in the Contract Rent or the Housing Assistance Payment that results in an increase or decrease in the
Tenant Rent in accordance with Section 4 below. LANDLORD will notify TENANT of any other changes
in the Contract Rent or the Housing Assistance Payment by sending TENANT a copy of the revised
HUD-50059.
Use the following if any utilities (in addition to telephone, cable TV and/or satellite dish service) are to be
paid separately by the tenant:
3. Utilities. The Contract Rent for the dwelling unit includes the cost of the following
utilities:
. LANDLORD agrees to make these utilities continuously available to TENANT and in reasonable
amounts at no additional charge to TENANT. TENANT shall be responsible for the payment of all other
utilities and services to the dwelling unit, including telephone, cable, satellite dish, . TENANT
acknowledges that interruptions in the delivery of utilities does occur, and agrees that LANDLORD will
not be liable to TENANT for any loss or inconvenience resulting from the temporary interruption of any
utility due to reasons outside the control of LANDLORD.
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Use the following if all utilities (except telephone, cable TV and/or satellite dish service) are included in
the monthly Contract Rent:
3. Utilities. The Contract Rent for the dwelling unit includes the cost of all utilities (except
telephone, cable TV and/or satellite dish), including gas, electric, water and sewer. LANDLORD agrees
to make these utilities continuously available to TENANT and in reasonable amounts at no additional
charge to TENANT. Telephone, cable TV and satellite dish service are not considered utilities by HUD,
and TENANT shall be responsible for the payment of telephone service to the dwelling unit and cable, if
any. TENANT acknowledges that interruptions in the delivery of utilities does occur, and agrees that
LANDLORD will not be liable to TENANT for any loss or inconvenience resulting from the temporary
interruption of any utility due to reasons outside the control of LANDLORD.
4. Changes in Tenant Rent. TENANT agrees that the Tenant Rent to be paid by TENANT
and/or the amount of the monthly Housing Assistance Payment paid on behalf of TENANT may be
changed during the term of this Lease if:
a. HUD or the Authority determines, in accordance with HUD procedures, that an
increase in the Contract Rent is needed;
b. HUD or the Authority changes the Utility Allowance or any services considered in
computing TENANT's Tenant Rent for the unit;
c. The income, the number of persons in TENANT's household, or exceptional
medical or other unusual expenses considered in the TENANT's Tenant Rent change, and HUD
procedures provide that the Tenant Rent or Housing Assistance Payment be adjusted to reflect the
change;
d. Changes in the Tenant Rent or Housing Assistance Payment are required by
HUD recertification or subsidy termination procedures;
e. HUD procedures for computing the Tenant Rent or Housing Assistance Payment
change;
f. TENANT fails to provide LANDLORD with:
(1) Information on his or her income,
(2) Information on the income of any household member,
(3) Information on family composition, or
(4) Other information required by LANDLORD for purposes of this Lease; or
g. The Contract between the LANDLORD and the Authority is terminated for any
reason.
If TENANT's Tenant Rent is increased because of failure to provide information to LANDLORD
as required by subsection 4.f, then the increase shall be retroactive to the date TENANT was required to
report the information to LANDLORD and TENANT agrees to repay any overpayment of Housing
Assistance Payment that resulted from TENANT's failure to provide the information within the required
time frame. If TENANT's Tenant Rent is increased for any other reason, LANDLORD must give TENANT
thirty (30) days' advance written notice before the increase will be effective. If TENANT's Tenant Rent
decreases for any reason, the decrease will be effective on the first day of the month following the action
that resulted in a decrease.
LANDLORD agrees to implement changes in TENANT's Tenant Rent or the Housing Assistance
Payment only in accordance with the time frames and administrative procedures set forth in HUD
handbooks, instructions and regulations. LANDLORD agrees to give TENANT at least thirty (30) days'
advance written Notice of any increase in the Tenant Rent payable by TENANT except as noted in
Sections 5, 6 or 16. The Notice will state the new amount of Tenant Rent that TENANT is required to
pay, the date the new amount is effective, and the reasons for the change. The Notice will also advise
TENANT that he/she may meet with LANDLORD to discuss the rent change. In the event that the
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Contract is terminated for any reason, the change in Tenant Rent shall be effective at the end of the last
month for which a Housing Assistance Payment was received on TENANT’s behalf.
5. Income and Family Composition Certification and Recertification. Each year
around the day of , LANDLORD will request TENANT to report the income and composition
of TENANT's household and to supply any other information required by HUD or LANDLORD for the
purposes of determining the Tenant Rent to be paid by TENANT and the Housing Assistance Payment, if
any. TENANT agrees to provide accurate statements of this information and to do so by the date
specified in LANDLORD's request. LANDLORD will verify the information supplied by TENANT and use
the verified information to re-compute the amounts of the Tenant Rent and Housing Assistance Payment,
if any. This obligation is in addition to TENANT's obligation to report other changes in the income or
composition of TENANT's household as required by Section 7 below. TENANT agrees to sign a new
lease for the purpose of incorporating the new Tenant Rent, changes permitted under Section 20 below
or other changes approved by the Authority.
TENANT may request a meeting with LANDLORD to discuss any change in the Total Tenant
Payment, Tenant Rent or Housing Assistance Payment resulting from the recertification processing. If
TENANT requests such a meeting, LANDLORD agrees to meet with TENANT and discuss how
TENANT's Total Tenant Payment, Tenant Rent and Housing Assistance Payments, if any, were
computed.
TENANT will promptly provide LANDLORD with any letter or other notice from HUD to a
member TENANT’s household that provides information relating to the amount of household income or
verification of household income in accordance with HUD requirements. Failure to do so may constitute
material non-compliance with the terms of this Lease and result in a termination of this Lease by
LANDLORD as permitted in Section 23 below.
6. Failure to Submit Recertification Information/Removal of Subsidy. If TENANT does
not submit the required recertification information by the date specified in LANDLORD's request,
LANDLORD may impose the penalties described in this section. LANDLORD may implement the
penalties only in accordance with the administrative procedures and time frames specified in HUD
regulations, handbooks and instructions related to the administration of subsidized multifamily housing
programs.
LANDLORD may, if TENANT fails to submit recertification information:
a. Stop making the Housing Assistance Payment and require the TENANT to pay
the entire Contract Rent for the dwelling unit; or,
b. Implement any increase in Tenant Rent resulting from the recertification process
without providing the 30-day notice otherwise required by Section 4 of this Lease.
LANDLORD agrees to give TENANT written notice of the proposed termination. The notice will
advise TENANT that, during the ten (10) calendar days following the date of the notice, he/she may
request to meet with LANDLORD to discuss the proposed termination of assistance. If TENANT
requests a discussion of the proposed termination, LANDLORD agrees to meet with TENANT.
Termination of assistance shall not affect TENANT's other rights under this Lease, including the
right to occupy the unit. Assistance may be subsequently reinstated of TENANT submits the income or
other data required by HUD procedures, LANDLORD determines that TENANT is eligible for assistance
and assistance is available.
7. Reporting Changes in Household Income or Family Composition. If any of the
following changes occur, TENANT agrees to advise LANDLORD immediately:
a. Any household member moves out of the dwelling unit.
b. An adult member of the household who was reported as unemployed or as
having no income on the most recent certification or recertification obtains employment or receives
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income from any source.
c. TENANT's household income cumulatively increases by $200 or more per
month.
If TENANT does not advise LANDLORD of any of these changes between recertifications,
LANDLORD may increase the Tenant Rent to the Contract Rent, but only in accordance with the time
frames and administrative procedures set forth in HUD regulations, handbooks and instructions. Failure
to advise LANDLORD of changes immediately will be considered material noncompliance with this
Lease and may be grounds for termination and eviction. If TENANT does not report interim changes in
household income or other factors as required by this Section 7, and as a result TENANT pays a lower
Tenant Rent than the amount required by HUD formulas, TENANT agrees to reimburse LANDLORD for
the difference between the Tenant Rent he/she should have paid and the rent he/she was charged.
TENANT is not required to reimburse the LANDLORD for undercharges caused solely by LANDLORD's
failure to follow HUD procedures for computing rent or Housing Assistance Payments.
TENANT is not required to but may report any decrease in income or any change in other factors
considered in calculating TENANT’s rent that might decrease the amount of Tenant Rent paid by
TENANT. Unless LANDLORD has confirmation that the decrease in income or change in other factors
will last less than one month, LANDLORD will verify the information and make the appropriate reduction
in Tenant Rent. If, however, TENANT’s income will be partially or fully restored within two months,
LANDLORD may delay the certification process until the new income is known, but the rent reduction will
be retroactive and LANDLORD may not evict TENANT for nonpayment of any portion of the Tenant Rent
due during the period between the date the decrease was reported and the completion of the certification
process. Failure to pay within thirty (30) days of receiving written notice of any Tenant Rent past due for
that time period is grounds for termination of this Lease.
TENANT may request a meeting with LANDLORD to discuss any change in the Total Tenant
Payment, Tenant Rent or Housing Assistance Payment resulting from the recertification processing. If
TENANT requests such a meeting, LANDLORD agrees to meet with TENANT and discuss how
TENANT's Total Tenant Payment, Tenant Rent and Housing Assistance Payments, if any, were
computed.
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8. Members of Household and Occupancy. TENANT must live in the dwelling unit and
the dwelling unit must be TENANT's only place of residence. TENANT shall use the unit only as a
private dwelling for himself/herself and the household members listed below. As of the date of this
Lease, TENANT agrees that only the following household members may live in the unit:
Name Relationship Social Security No. Date of Birth
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TENANT agrees that except for family members who are the legal dependents of TENANT, no
other persons, including a spouse of TENANT or any other family member, will be permitted to join
TENANT's household without the prior written approval of LANDLORD. Before moving in, any proposed
new member of TENANT's household who is 18 years of age or older must meet the same tenant
screening criteria as other new applicants.
Upon any change in the members of TENANT's household, TENANT will advise LANDLORD
immediately and will recertify as to household income and family composition. TENANT agrees to enter
into a new lease or an addendum to this Lease to reflect the change in TENANT's household.
9. Termination of Housing Assistance Payments. TENANT understands that the
Housing Assistance Payment paid on behalf of TENANT may be terminated if events described in either
(a) or (b) below occur. Termination of Housing Assistance Payments to TENANT means that
LANDLORD may make the Housing Assistance Payments available to another tenant of the
development and the amount of rent that must be paid by TENANT will increase to the HUD-approved
Contract Rent for the dwelling unit.
a. TENANT does not provide LANDLORD with the information or reports required
by Sections 4 or 6 within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of LANDLORD's notice of intent to
terminate TENANT's Housing Assistance Payments.
b. The Total Tenant Payment that TENANT would be required to pay towards rent
and utilities under HUD rules and regulations equals the Gross Rent for the dwelling unit.
LANDLORD agrees to give TENANT written notice of the proposed termination. The notice will
advise the TENANT that, during the ten (10) calendar days following the date of the notice, he/she may
request to meet with LANDLORD to discuss the proposed termination of Housing Assistance Payments.
If TENANT requests a discussion of the proposed termination, LANDLORD agrees to meet with TENANT
within days prior to termination.
Termination of Housing Assistance Payments under this Section will not affect TENANT's other
rights under this Agreement, including the right to occupy the dwelling unit, unless TENANT's occupancy
is also being terminated under Section 23 of this Lease. Housing Assistance Payments may
subsequently be reinstated if TENANT submits income information or reports or other data required by
HUD procedures indicating that TENANT is eligible for Housing Assistance Payments, and such
assistance is available.
10. False Information. TENANT agrees that statements concerning household income,
family composition and other TENANT eligibility requirements are substantial and material with respect
to the amount of rent that TENANT is obligated to pay, and TENANT's right to occupy the unit. If
TENANT submits false information on any application, certification or request for interim adjustment, or
does not report interim changes in household income or other facts as required by Section 7 of this
Lease, and as a result TENANT pays a lower Tenant Rent than the amount required by HUD formulas,
TENANT agrees to reimburse LANDLORD for the difference between the Tenant Rent he/she should
have paid and the rent he/she was charged. TENANT is not required to reimburse the LANDLORD for
undercharges caused solely by LANDLORD's failure to follow HUD procedures for computing rent or
Housing Assistance Payments.
11. Penalties for Submitting False Information. Knowingly giving LANDLORD false
information regarding TENANT's income, the income of other household members or other factors
considered in determining TENANT's eligibility and the Tenant Rent for the dwelling unit is material
noncompliance with this Lease and constitutes grounds for termination of tenancy. In addition, TENANT
may become subject to penalties available under Federal law, which includes fines up to $10,000 and
imprisonment for up to five years. Additionally, LANDLORD may initiate proceedings to invoke any
applicable statutory penalty for false or incorrect statements.
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12. Tenant's Agreements with Landlord. On TENANT's behalf, and on behalf of the
members of TENANT's household, TENANT agrees to:
a. Pay TENANT's monthly Tenant Rent promptly when due, without any obligation
on the part of LANDLORD to demand it;
b. Keep the dwelling unit and all common areas inside and outside the building in a
clean and sanitary condition, and comply with all applicable health laws and the Housing Quality
Standards established by HUD with respect to the dwelling unit and common areas, and to save
LANDLORD harmless from all fines, penalties, and costs for violations or noncompliance. All litter
containers must be kept clean and the areas surrounding such containers kept free of litter, and all
garbage and other refuse must be wrapped or placed in bags. All garbage and refuse shall be stored and
disposed of in the ways and at the times specified by LANDLORD;
c. Permit LANDLORD, or LANDLORD's agents, or any representative or any
holder of a mortgage on the property, or when authorized by LANDLORD, the employees of any
contractor, or utility company, to enter the dwelling unit for the purpose of making reasonable inspections,
needed repairs, extermination of insects and pests, elimination of mold, mildew, water leakage or
excessive moisture, changing of furnace filters, and other like purposes, which shall be made only during
reasonable hours at reasonable times and, except in cases of emergency (which are defined as danger
to life or serious danger to property), with reasonable advance notice to TENANT. In no case shall an
entry intrude into TENANT's personal property;
d. Comply with the house rules and regulations governing the use of community
facilities (community building and swimming pool) and to give up the privilege of using the facilities for
failure to comply with such rules and regulations; and be responsible for damage to the structure or
interiors of the facilities due to the lack of proper supervision of TENANT's dependents or guests;
e. Not use the dwelling unit for any purpose deemed hazardous by an insurance
company carrying insurance on the development;
f. Not install a washing machine, dryer, or air-conditioning unit in the dwelling unit
without the prior approval of LANDLORD;
g. Make no changes in any fixture or wiring within the dwelling unit;
h. Not make alterations, additions or improvements to the dwelling unit such as
painting, decorating, changing locks, installing wall coverings; nor place fixtures, signs or fences in or
about the dwelling unit without the prior written permission of LANDLORD. If permission is obtained,
TENANT also agrees to remove any decorations, fixtures, signs or fences without damage to the
dwelling unit upon moving out, if requested to do so by LANDLORD. Tacks or nails may be put on the
walls for decorative purposes only as long as they do not cause structural damage and TENANT
removes them and repairs any holes before moving out of the dwelling unit;
i. Not keep animals or pets of any kind in the dwelling unit other than those
expressly permitted in writing by LANDLORD, or, if the Development has been designated as an elderly
project, as permitted in Section 29, or, if TENANT is disabled, as a reasonable accommodation to
TENANT’s disability or TENANT’s visitors with disabilities as permitted in Section 30. LANDLORD will
allow animals to accompany visitors with disabilities who need such animals as an accommodation to
their disabilities;
j. Not occupy more than parking spaces, nor park or drive any vehicle or
trailer on landscaped surfaces;
k. Not create or permit an unreasonable amount of noise in the dwelling unit;
l. Not waste utilities furnished by LANDLORD nor use utilities or equipment for any
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improper or unauthorized purpose;
m. Not assign this Lease, sublet the dwelling unit, give accommodations to any
roomers or lodgers, or allow other family members or visitors to stay in the unit for more than two (2)
weeks in any calendar year without the written consent of LANDLORD, or permit the use of the dwelling
unit for any purpose other than as a private dwelling solely for TENANT and TENANT's household;
n. Not permit any person other than the household members listed in Section 8 to
live in the dwelling unit. For purposes of this Lease, any person spending more than three (3) nights per
week in the unit on a regular or repeated basis will be considered to live in the dwelling unit;
o. After TENANT has given notice of intent to move, or has moved from the unit,
allow LANDLORD or LANDLORD's agents to enter the unit for purposes of showing the unit or preparing
the unit for re-occupancy; and
p. Pay LANDLORD a lock-out charge of $ any time LANDLORD is required to
respond to a lock-out call by TENANT and a lost key charge of $ any time LANDLORD is required
to replace TENANT's key to the dwelling unit.
13. Size of Dwelling. TENANT understands that HUD requires LANDLORD to assign units
at the development in accordance with LANDLORD's written occupancy standards. These standards
include consideration of unit size, relationship of family members, age and sex of family members and
family preference. If TENANT is or becomes eligible for a different size unit and the required size unit
becomes available, TENANT agrees to either:
a. Move within thirty (30) days after LANDLORD notifies TENANT that a unit of the
required size is available; or
b. Stay in the same unit and pay the HUD-approved Contract Rent for that unit.
14. Landlord Not Responsible. LANDLORD shall not be responsible for fire, theft, or
damage to TENANT's personal effects or property in the dwelling unit, laundry, storage lockers, or any
portion of the development unless caused by LANDLORD's fault or neglect. It is recommended that
TENANT consider and purchase renter's insurance for TENANT's personal property.
15. Condition of Dwelling Unit. TENANT, by signing the Inventory Checklist,
acknowledges that the dwelling unit is in safe, clean and satisfactory condition, and that all appliances in
the unit are in good working order, except as noted in the Inventory Checklist. LANDLORD will not be
required to clean, recarpet, repaint, replaster, or otherwise perform any other work unless specifically
noted on the Inventory Checklist and agreed to by LANDLORD, or unless required by Michigan or local
law.
16. Reasonable Wear and Tear. TENANT agrees that when he/she moves out of the
dwelling unit, he/she will turn the dwelling unit over to LANDLORD in as good condition as when
TENANT moved in, reasonable wear and tear excepted. TENANT will not be responsible for damage
resulting from reasonable wear and tear. TENANT agrees to pay for the cost of any cleanup, repairs, or
replacements needed due to the carelessness, misuse or neglect of the dwelling unit by TENANT or
TENANT's family members or visitors. If TENANT fails to pay LANDLORD for any such costs within
thirty (30) days of notice from LANDLORD, TENANT's failure to pay will be considered material
noncompliance with the Lease and may be grounds for termination and eviction. TENANT understands
that Housing Assistance Payments will not be made for any month in which the unit cannot be lived in
due to damage by TENANT, TENANT's family or visitors, and agrees to pay the Contract Rent during this
period rather than the Tenant Rent specified in Section 2.b. above.
NOTICE TO TENANT: YOU MUST NOTIFY YOUR LANDLORD IN
WRITING WITHIN 4 DAYS AFTER YOU MOVE OF A FORWARDING
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ADDRESS WHERE YOU CAN BE REACHED AND WHERE YOU WILL
RECEIVE MAIL; OTHERWISE YOUR LANDLORD SHALL BE RELIEVED
OF SENDING YOU AN ITEMIZED LIST OF DAMAGES AND THE
PENALTIES ADHERENT TO THAT FAILURE.
(This Notice must be in bold-faced type at least 4 points larger than the type used for the body of
the lease. It is shown in 14 point bold type.)
17. a. Security Deposit. TENANT makes a security deposit of $ , which is equal to
TENANT's monthly Total Tenant Payment or $50, whichever is more, to be held by LANDLORD in an
interest-bearing account and used for the repair of any damage to the dwelling unit caused by TENANT
or TENANT's family or visitors (other than normal wear and tear), or for unpaid Tenant Rent or other
amounts owed under this Lease. LANDLORD MAY NOT REQUIRE A SECURITY DEPOSIT THAT
EXCEEDS THIS AMOUNT. LANDLORD will refund any balance of TENANT's security deposit according
to Michigan law on security deposits, plus accrued interest, if any. If TENANT disagrees with
LANDLORD concerning the amounts deducted and asks to meet with LANDLORD; LANDLORD agrees
to meet with TENANT and informally discuss the disputed charges. TENANT understands that the
security deposit may not be used to pay any part of the Tenant Rent due for the last month.
(Delete this paragraph if the Agreement to Enter Into the HAP Contract for the development was
executed on or before February 29, 1980.)
17. b. Security Deposit. TENANT makes a security deposit of $ , which is equal to
TENANT's monthly Total Tenant Payment, to be held by LANDLORD in an interest-bearing account and
used for the repair of any damage to the dwelling unit caused by TENANT or TENANT's family or visitors
(other than normal wear and tear), or for unpaid Tenant Rent or other amounts owed under this Lease.
LANDLORD MAY NOT REQUIRE A SECURITY DEPOSIT THAT EXCEEDS THIS AMOUNT.
LANDLORD will refund any balance of TENANT's security deposit according to Michigan law on security
deposits, plus accrued interest, if any. If TENANT disagrees with LANDLORD concerning the amounts
deducted and asks to meet with LANDLORD, LANDLORD agrees to meet with TENANT and informally
discuss the disputed charges. TENANT understands that the security deposit may not be used to pay
any part of the Tenant Rent due for the last month.
(Delete this paragraph if the Agreement to Enter Into the HAP Contract for the development was
executed after February 29, 1980.)
18. Location of Security Deposit. The security deposit required of you will be deposited in
the following regulated financial institution: .
19. Landlord's Agreements with Tenant. LANDLORD, on behalf of LANDLORD and
LANDLORD's successors, agrees as follows:
a. The dwelling unit and all common areas are fit for the use intended by the
parties to this Lease;
b. The dwelling unit will be kept in reasonable repair during the term of this Lease
to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing and to comply with applicable Michigan and local health and
safety laws EXCEPT when the disrepair or violation of health and safety laws has been caused by the
willful or irresponsible conduct or failure to act of TENANT or TENANT's family members or visitors;
c. Not to discriminate against TENANT in the provision of housing or services, or in
any other manner, on the grounds of race, age (unless with respect to a senior citizen housing program),
color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, familial status, national origin, height, weight or disability;
d. During the term of this Lease, TENANT shall have and enjoy the sole use of the
dwelling unit covered by this Lease;
e. Not to impose additional house rules and regulations after the effective date of
this Lease unless (1) the rules are reasonably related to the safety, care and cleanliness of the building
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and the safety, comfort and convenience of the tenants of the Development, and (2) TENANT receives
written notice of the proposed rule or regulation at least thirty (30) days before it is enforced; and
f. To provide the following services and maintenance: (describe)
20. Changes to Lease.
a. LANDLORD may change a provision of this Lease after its commencement
without the written consent of TENANT for the following types of adjustments, to be effective upon sixty
(60) days' advance written notice to TENANT:
(1) Changes required by federal, state or local law, rule or regulation; and
(2) Changes in rules relating to the property which are required to protect
the physical health, safety, or peaceful enjoyment of tenants and guests of the Development.
b. LANDLORD may, with the prior approval of the Authority, make other changes to
the terms and conditions of this Lease. Any changes other than those described in Section 20.a. will
become effective only at the end of the initial lease term or a successive term. LANDLORD must notify
TENANT of any change and must offer TENANT a new Lease or an amendment to the existing Lease.
TENANT must receive the notice at least sixty (60) days before the proposed effective date of the
change. TENANT may accept the changed terms and conditions by signing the new Lease or the
amendment to the existing Lease and returning it to LANDLORD. TENANT may, in the alternative, reject
the changed terms and conditions by giving LANDLORD written notice that he or she intends to
terminate the tenancy. TENANT must give such notice at least thirty (30) days before the proposed
change will go into effect. If TENANT does not accept the changed terms and conditions, LANDLORD
may terminate the Lease and require TENANT to move from the Development, as provided in Section
23.
c. If requested by LANDLORD, TENANT agrees to sign a new lease with each
recertification for the purpose of incorporating changes permitted by this Section or other lease changes
approved by the Authority.
21. Automatic Renewal of Lease. Unless terminated as provided in this Lease, this Lease
shall be automatically renewed for successive terms of one month. The Total Tenant Payment, which will
affect the amount of Tenant Rent, is subject to adjustment as provided in this Lease. Tenant Rent will
continue to be payable in advance, without demand, on the first day of each successive month. At
LANDLORD's option, TENANT may be required to sign a new one-year lease prior to the beginning of
any new lease term rather than TENANT's tenancy becoming month-to-month.
22. Termination of the Lease By Tenant.
a. At any time after the end of the initial lease term or any automatic renewal term,
TENANT may terminate this Lease by giving LANDLORD at least thirty (30) days' written notice before
moving from the unit. If TENANT does not give the full thirty (30) days' notice, TENANT shall be liable
for rent for the whole thirty (30) days following notice to LANDLORD, or for every day until the unit is
re-rented, whichever is less.
b. After TENANT has occupied a rental unit in the Development for more than 13
months, TENANT may terminate this Lease upon sixty (60) days' written notice to LANDLORD if either of
the following occurs:
(1) TENANT becomes eligible during the Lease term to take possession of a
subsidized rental unit in senior citizen housing (defined as housing for individuals 62 years of age
or older that is subsidized in whole or in part under any local, state or federal program) and
provides LANDLORD with written proof of that eligibility; or
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