Lease Information

At a minimum, the lease must include the following information:

1.  Name of the owner and tenant

2.  Unit Address

3.  Term of the lease, including initial term and any provisions for renewal

4.  Amount of Contract Rent

5.  Utilities and appliances provided by the owner (this information must match the HAP Contract)

6.  Utilities and appliances the family must pay for or provide (this information must match the HAP Contract)

7.  The lease must contain the following text:  "The HUD Tenancy Addendum is incorporated by reference into the lease."  (The Addendum is included with the owner packet that is provided to the participant for the new owner)

8.  The lease must be signed and dated.

The Housing Authority's role is limited in reviewing your lease.  Owners are encouraged to use a State of California standard lease, available in most stationary stores, or at the TRI-County Apartment Association.

Please note that if the above information is not included on the lease and submitted to the Housing Authority, the housing assistance payment will not be processed or mailed to the owner.