HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 6-7
Attachments to the Lease (HUD Occupancy Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4)
Operative Text
Three common attachments to the lease are described in the following paragraphs:
A. Paragraph 6-8: Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form
B. Paragraph 6-9: House Rules
C. Paragraph 6-10: Pet Rules
*Figure 6-4*: Initial and Renewal Lease Terms for HUD Subsidized Programs
Program Initial Term Renewal Term
Section 236 Interest Minimum: One month Minimum: One month
Reduction Assistance Maximum: One year Maximum: One year
Section 221(d)(3) BMIR Minimum: One month Minimum: One month
Maximum: One year Maximum: One year
Properties with RAP Minimum: One month Minimum: One month
Maximum: One year Maximum: One year
Properties with Rent Minimum: One month Minimum: One month
Supplement Maximum: One year Maximum: One year
Section 8 LMSA with HUD- Minimum: The lesser of Minimum: The lesser of one year, or
insured or HUD-held one year, or the remaining the remaining term of the HAP
mortgages [24 CFR 886.127] term of the HAP contract contract
Section 8 – PDSA Minimum: The lesser of Minimum: The lesser of one year, or
[24 CFR 886.327] one year, or the remaining the remaining term of the HAP
term of the HAP contract contract
Section 8 – New Construction Minimum: One year* Minimum: 30 days
[24 CFR 880.606]
Section 8 – Substantial Minimum: One year* Minimum: 30 days
Rehabilitation [24 CFR
881.601]
Section 8 – State Agency [24 Minimum: One year* Minimum: 30 days
CFR 883.701]
RHS 515 with Section 8 [24 Minimum: One year* Minimum: 30 days
CFR 884.215]
Section 202 with Section 8 Minimum: One year* The lease will automatically be
[24 CFR 891.625] renewed for successive one-month
terms.
Section 202 with PAC [24 Minimum: One year The lease will automatically be
CFR 891.765] renewed for successive one-month
terms.
Section 202 with PRAC [24 Minimum: One year The lease will automatically be
CFR 891.425] renewed for successive one-month
terms.
Section 811 with PRAC [24 Minimum: One year The lease will automatically be
CFR 891.425] renewed for successive one-month
terms.
* NOTE: Minimum term may be less than one year if the Section 8 HAP contract will expire in less
than 12 months from the effective date of the lease. Owners with these properties need to be
aware of the expiration of the HAP contract in relation to lease expirations.HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 6-7 establishes that leases in HUD-subsidized housing programs must include certain standard attachments—covering lead-based paint disclosures, house rules, and pet rules—and must conform to program-specific minimum and maximum lease terms. Initial lease terms vary by program, ranging from as short as one month to a required minimum of one year, while renewal terms similarly differ, with some programs providing for automatic month-to-month renewals. For Section 8 programs, the minimum lease term may be shortened when the underlying Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract is set to expire within 12 months of the lease's effective date.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of HUD-subsidized properties should ensure that every lease package includes the three attachments identified in HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 6-7: the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form, House Rules, and Pet Rules. Compliant operators also structure initial and renewal lease terms to match the minimums and maximums specified in Figure 6-4 for their particular program—for example, Section 8 New Construction properties generally require a one-year initial term, while many programs allow renewal terms as short as 30 days or one month. Owners whose properties operate under a HAP contract typically monitor that contract's expiration date closely, since it can affect the permissible minimum lease term under certain Section 8 programs.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 6-7, tenants in HUD-subsidized housing are entitled to receive specific attachments with their lease, including a Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form, House Rules, and Pet Rules, and their lease terms must align with the program-specific minimums and maximums set out in Figure 6-4. If a lease appears to be missing required attachments or does not conform to the applicable term requirements, tenants may raise this as a concern with their property's management or with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Tenant-rights organizations and HUD's own complaint processes can be useful resources for understanding whether a lease meets the requirements of this provision.
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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