Cal. Civ. Code § 0770-03-01-.03
TERM OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS CONTRACT AND LEASE.
Operative Text
(1) Term of Contract - The contract for any unit rehabilitated in accordance with the program may be for a term of up to 15 years, provided that the contract term may in no case extend beyond the expiration of the term of the Annual Contributions Contract established by HUD for the applicable project. (2) Term of Lease - The term of the lease for each unit must be for not less than one year. The lease may, or in the case of a lease for a term of more than one year must, contain a provision permitting termination on 30 days advance written notice by the family. (3) Renewals of Lease - Any renewal or extension of the lease term for any unit must in no case extend beyond the remaining term of the Annual Contributions Contract. Authority: T.C.A. §13-23-115 (18). Administrative History: Original rule filed July 13, 1982; effective August 12, 1982.
Under Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-01 § 0770-03-01-.03, Housing Assistance Payments contracts for rehabilitated units may run for up to 15 years, but cannot outlast the HUD-established Annual Contributions Contract for the project. Each unit's lease must last at least one year, and any lease longer than one year must include a clause allowing the tenant family to end the lease with 30 days' written notice. Any lease renewal or extension is similarly capped so it cannot run past the remaining life of the Annual Contributions Contract.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators participating in this program under § 0770-03-01-.03 generally ensure that their Housing Assistance Payments contracts are structured for no more than 15 years and do not exceed the HUD Annual Contributions Contract term. Compliant landlords draft leases with an initial term of at least one year and, for leases exceeding one year, include a termination clause allowing the tenant family to exit with 30 days' advance written notice. When renewing or extending leases, operators verify that the extended term does not push beyond the remaining duration of the applicable Annual Contributions Contract.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 0770-03-01-.03, tenant families in units covered by this program have the right to a lease of at least one year, and if the lease runs longer than one year, the lease must include a provision allowing the family to terminate with 30 days' written notice. Tenants should be aware that any lease renewal cannot extend beyond the remaining term of the project's Annual Contributions Contract, which may affect long-term housing stability. Tenants who believe their lease terms do not conform to these requirements may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or the Tennessee Housing Development Agency for general information about their 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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