Cal. Civ. Code § 8-68f-4
Redetermination of Rent and Household Composition
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The lease shall provide for the redetermination of rent and household composition, and shall include: (1) The frequency of regular rental redetermination and the basis for interim redetermination; (2) An agreement by the tenant to furnish such information and certifications regarding household composition and income as may be necessary for the landlord to make determinations with respect to rent, eligibility, and the appropriateness of dwelling unit size; (3) An agreement by the tenant to transfer to an appropriately-sized dwelling unit based on household composition, upon proper notice by the landlord that such a dwelling unit is available; and (4) Provisions indicating that when the landlord redetermines the amount of rent payable by the tenant, not including determination of the landlord's schedule of utility allowances, or determines that the tenant shall transfer to another dwelling unit based on household composition, the landlord shall notify the tenant in writing of the basis for the landlord’s determination, and indicate that if the tenant does not agree with the determination, the tenant shall have the right to request a hearing under the landlord’s grievance procedure.
Under Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-68f-4, leases in covered housing programs must include specific provisions governing how rent is recalculated and how household composition is reviewed over time. Tenants are required by the lease to share income and household information needed for these determinations, and to move to a differently sized unit if their household size changes and an appropriate unit becomes available. Whenever a landlord recalculates rent or determines a unit transfer is warranted, the tenant must receive written notice explaining the basis for that decision and informing them of their right to challenge it through a grievance procedure.
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Operators subject to Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-68f-4 generally ensure that every lease clearly spells out the schedule for regular rent redeterminations and the circumstances that trigger interim reviews. Compliant lease agreements include tenant obligations to provide income and household composition certifications, as well as a commitment to transfer to an appropriately sized unit when one becomes available and proper notice is given. When a rent redetermination or unit transfer decision is made, operators typically issue written notices that explain the basis for the decision and advise tenants of their right to request a hearing under the landlord's grievance procedure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-68f-4, tenants in covered housing have the right to receive written notice any time a landlord recalculates their rent or determines they should move to a different unit based on household size, along with a clear explanation of the reasoning behind that decision. The provision also guarantees tenants the right to request a hearing through the landlord's grievance procedure if they disagree with the determination. Tenants who believe these notice or grievance rights have not been honored may consider raising the issue through the grievance process, contacting a local tenant-rights organization, or reaching out to the relevant housing authority for guidance.
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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