HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 6-1
Introduction (HUD Occupancy Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4)
Operative Text
A. The previous chapters provided guidance on determining eligibility, organizing
and managing waiting lists, determining income, and calculating rents. At this
point in the process, residents are ready to sign a lease. A lease is a contract
between the owner and tenant that explains the terms for residing in the unit. A
lease is a legally binding contract and is enforceable in a court of law. Owners
and tenants alike should be familiar with the provisions of the lease (when
relevant, the applicable HUD model lease) so they can better understand their
responsibilities under the lease.
B. Chapter 6 contains information on the lease and the activities associated with the
leasing process. The information is organized as follows:
Section 1: Leases, *Lease Addendums*, and Lease Attachments
describes the lease requirements for the applicable programs described
in paragraph 1-3. It also addresses lease *addendums and* documents
that must be attached to the lease, when applicable. The section ends
with a discussion on amending and modifying a lease.
Section 2: Security Deposits discusses the requirements and
procedures regarding security deposits.
Section 3: Charges in Addition to Rent discusses the allowable and
prohibited charges that owners may levy. These charges are those other
than rent, which is addressed in Chapter 5, Section 4 about calculating
tenant rent, and other than security deposits, which are discussed in
Section 2 of this chapter.
Section 4: The Leasing Process discusses the requirements and
procedures for two activities associated with the leasing process: briefing
new residents and inspecting units. It also addresses the handouts that
owners must provide tenants, such as the lease, the Residents Rights
and Responsibilities brochure, *the EIV & You brochure*, and the lead-
based paint disclosure form.HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 6-1 introduces Chapter 6, which governs the leasing process for HUD-assisted multifamily housing programs. A lease is described as a legally binding contract between an owner and a tenant that sets out the terms of occupancy and is enforceable in court. The chapter is organized into four sections covering leases and addendums, security deposits, charges beyond rent, and the overall leasing process including required handouts and unit inspections.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 6-1, operators of HUD-assisted properties are expected to be thoroughly familiar with the applicable HUD model lease and all associated requirements before a resident signs. Compliant operators ensure that required documents—such as the Residents Rights and Responsibilities brochure, the EIV & You brochure, and the lead-based paint disclosure form—are prepared and ready to deliver as part of the leasing process. Chapter 6 as a whole outlines the framework that governs security deposits, permissible charges, lease addendums, and unit inspections that owners are responsible for administering correctly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 6-1 establishes that tenants in HUD-assisted housing have the right to understand the terms of their lease, which is a legally binding contract enforceable in court. Chapter 6 outlines protections related to security deposits, limits on charges beyond rent, and required disclosures that owners must provide at move-in. Tenants who believe required documents or procedures were not followed may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or reach out to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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