Lease Agreement

City of Chandler — Regular Meeting (2022-04-11)

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Public Housing Lease Agreement

Name of Tenant:
Lease Address:

Bedroom Size: BR

Lease Start Date:

I.
Lease of Residence. The City of Chandler, an Arizona municipal corporation, by and through
its Housing and Redevelopment Division, acting as the Housing Authority of the City of Chandler (the
“Authority”), does hereby lease to the above-named tenant (“Tenant”) the residence located at the
above-stated address and described further below (the “Residence”), pursuant to the terms and
conditions of this Public Housing Lease Agreement (the “Lease”), which the parties hereto intend and
agree shall be binding upon the Authority, Tenant, and any adult member of Tenant’s household as a
Co-Tenant.

II.
Household Composition. Except as otherwise indicated, the use of the Residence is limited
to Tenant’s household. Tenant’s household only consists of Tenant (listed below as Head of
Household) and those other persons listed below and having the relationship to Tenant indicated
below (the “household members” or “Tenant’s household members”). Any of Tenant’s household
members that is 18 years of age or older is deemed to be an adult member of Tenant’s household
and shall sign the Lease as a Co-Tenant. A Co-Tenant is subject to the terms and conditions of the
Lease to the same extent as Tenant, but has no right of occupancy and use of the Residence greater
than that of Tenant and may not continue to occupy and use the Residence in the event Tenant’s right
to occupancy and use of the Residence is terminated for any reason.

(List Tenant first, and list all other persons in order by age, oldest to youngest. Add a written
addendum to complete the listing if not enough space is available below.)

Name
Relationship
Age & Birthdate

Social Security #

Head of Household

A.
Any addition to the household members, including the addition of any live-in aide or
a foster child, but excluding natural births, requires prior written approval of the Authority. The
Authority will grant such approval only if the proposed additional member passes the Authority’s
screening criteria and a dwelling unit of the appropriate size is available. “Live-in aide” means a person
who resides with an elderly, disabled or handicapped person and who (i) is determined by the
Authority to be essential to the care and well-being of the person, (ii) is not obligated for the support
of the person, and (iii) would not be living in the dwelling unit except to provide the necessary support
services.

B.
Any change in the composition of Tenant’s household shall be reported by Tenant in
writing to be received by the Authority within ten (10) business days of the occurrence in accordance
with Paragraph E.2 of Section VII of the Lease.

III.
The Residence.

A.
If the Lease is for a conventional unit (apartment), the “Residence” consists of the
dwelling unit at the above-stated address (“dwelling unit”), including any adjoining entrance or access
way to the dwelling unit, which is located within the public housing development owned, operated
Attachment N

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and/or maintained by the Authority at that address (the “Development”), and includes permission for
Tenant and Tenant’s household members to use the common areas of the Development, along with
other residents of the Development. The Development also includes any additional facilities and
grounds used by the Authority to provide educational, recreational or other support services for the
benefit of the residents of the Development alone or jointly with residents of other public housing
developments owned, operated and/or maintained by the Authority.

B.
If the Lease is for a scattered site unit (single family home), the “Residence” is all of the
real property at the above-stated address, including, without limitation, the dwelling unit and any
other improvement upon the real property, any entrance or access way to the real property and/or
the dwelling unit, and any yard or grounds at the real property.

C.
Regardless of the type of unit leased, the dwelling unit also includes without additional
charge the following appliances: cooking range and refrigerator.

D.
As used in this Lease, the term “premises” means the Tenant’s Residence.

IV.
Utilities.

CONVENTIONAL UNITS (Apartments):
A.
The Authority shall furnish the following utilities, but is not responsible for the absence
of any such utility services caused by matters beyond the control of the City of Chandler’s Housing
and Redevelopment Division: water, sewer, and refuse collection.

B.
Tenant shall arrange and pay for the following utilities, which are not furnished by the
Authority, but which are needed to maintain a decent, safe and sanitary dwelling: electricity and gas.
Tenant shall be responsible for arranging and paying for these utilities and shall present proof of
utility arrangements prior to signing the Lease.

C.
The Authority shall provide a utility allowance for Tenant-purchased utilities (other
than the telephone). The allowance will be based upon the monthly cost of a reasonable consumption
of such utilities and the allowance will be posted in a Utility Allowance Schedule available at the
Housing and Redevelopment Division Office.

SCATTERED SITE UNITS (Single Family Homes):
A.
All utility services shall be provided by Tenant. Tenant shall be responsible for
arranging and paying for all utilities and shall present proof of utility arrangements prior to signing
the Lease. Utilities include electricity, gas, water, sewer and refuse collection (where not part of water
or sewer service).

B.
The Authority shall provide a utility allowance for Tenant-purchased utilities (other
than the telephone). The allowance will be based upon the monthly cost of a reasonable consumption
of such utilities and the allowance will be posted in a Utility Allowance Schedule available at the
Housing and Redevelopment Division Office.

V.
Lease Term. The term of the Lease shall be for a period of twelve (12) months beginning on
the lease start date indicated above (the “Lease Start Date”), and shall be renewed automatically for
successive twelve (12) month periods provided that Tenant and all adult members of Tenant’s
household have fully complied with their community service obligations (described in Paragraph T of
Section X of the Lease), and the Lease has not been terminated or is in the process of being terminated

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for good cause. The Lease Start Date is also the date on which Tenant may first occupy the dwelling
unit.

VI.
Lease Payments. Payments due to the Authority from Tenant under the Lease are:

A.
Rental Payment. Tenant shall pay a monthly rent of $____and it shall remain in effect
unless adjusted by the Authority in accordance Section VII below. If the Lease Start Date is not the
first day of the calendar month, then the prorated rent for the first calendar month of the lease term
is $0.00. The monthly rent is DUE and PAYABLE in advance on the first day of the month and is
delinquent thereafter, except that any prorated rent for the first calendar month of the lease term
is due and payable on the Lease Start Date. Any other charges that are due and owing shall be paid
at the same time as the monthly rent. The monthly rent and other charges shall be paid at the City
Hall, Utility Office, 175 South Arizona Avenue, bldg. A, Chandler, Arizona 85225, or at such other location
as may be subsequently designated in writing by the Authority. No partial payments of any rent
that is due and payable will be accepted.

B.
Rental Basis. The monthly rent is based on the following: (Check One)

the Authority-determined flat rent for the unit (flat rent option).
the income and other information reported by the Tenant (income-based rent
option).

Tenant may change the basis on which monthly rent is determined at the time of Tenant’s annual
review. Also, if Tenant is currently using the flat rent option, then, at any time Tenant so requests, the
Authority will immediately provide for Tenant to make rent payments using the income-based rent
option upon making a determination that the Tenant is unable to pay current monthly rent because
of financial hardship to Tenant’s household, including: (a) decrease of household income; (b) increase
in household expenses for medical costs, child care, transportation, education or similar items; and
(c) such other hardship situations as may be determined by the Authority.

C.
Other Charges. Tenant shall also pay certain additional charges as follows:

1.
Maintenance costs -- Tenant shall pay a charge for the cost of maintenance
services or repairs incurred by the Authority due to damage to the Residence,
beyond normal wear and tear, caused by intentional or negligent acts (either
of omission or commission) of Tenant, any of Tenant’s household members or
by any guest (defined below). The charge for the cost of such service or repair
shall be based upon either the Schedule of Maintenance Charges posted by
the Authority at the Housing Office (defined below) or, for work not listed on
the Schedule of Maintenance Charges, the actual cost to the Authority for the
labor and materials needed to complete the work. If overtime work is
required, overtime rates shall be charged.

2.
Late Charge -- Tenant shall pay a late fee charge of $25.00 per month if rent or
other charges then due are not paid until after the fifth (5th) calendar day of
the month.

The charges listed in paragraphs C.1 and C.2 above shall not be due and payable until fourteen (14)
days after the Authority gives written notice of the charges. The Authority, in its sole discretion and
where it has determined that undue hardship to Tenant exists, may enter into a written agreement

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with Tenant for payment of maintenance costs through periodic installment payments over a fixed
period of time not to exceed six (6) months, but the failure to make any installment payment when
due under such an agreement shall, without further notice or demand, cause the full amount of the
maintenance charges covered by the agreement to become immediately due and payable, and shall
constitute a violation of Tenant’s payment obligation under the Lease.

D.
Security Deposit. Tenant shall pay a security deposit of $00.00. The security deposit
shall be held on deposit, accruing no interest to Tenant, and shall be refunded to Tenant on
termination of the Lease after deducting that amount necessary (i) to pay the cost of any rent or other
charges due and owing by Tenant at the termination of the Lease and (ii) to reimburse the Authority
for the cost of repairing any damage to the Residence, beyond normal wear and tear, caused by
intentional or negligent acts (either of omission or commission) of Tenant, any of Tenant’s household
members or by any guest.

1.
The security deposit shall not be used to advance payment of rent or other
charges owing by Tenant while Tenant continues in occupancy of the
premises.

2.
Within thirty (30) days after termination of the Lease and recovery of
possession of the premises by the Authority, an itemization of all amounts to
be deducted from the security deposit shall be contained within a written
notice delivered to Tenant together with the balance of the security deposit
payable to Tenant, provided that Tenant has delivered to the Authority written
notice of Tenant’s forwarding address.

E.
Posting of Payments. Payments will be applied as follows:
1.
Late unpaid rent for prior months
2.
Maintenance charges
3.
Late charges
4.
Other charges
5.
Current rent

VII.
Resident Information and Re-determination of Rent, Dwelling Size, and Eligibility.

A.
Annual Review. The Authority shall conduct an annual review of the circumstances
of Tenant’s household to re-determine the monthly rent amount and the suitability of the size of the
dwelling unit.

1.
If Tenant’s rent is based on the flat rent option, a review of Tenant’s
household’s income will occur only every third year that the Lease is in effect. However, at each annual
review, rent for the next succeeding twelve (12) month period of the Lease shall be determined, and
issues related to suitability of the dwelling unit given the household’s composition may be addressed.
Tenant shall also be provided the opportunity to change to the income-based rent option for the next
succeeding twelve (12) month period of the Lease.

2.
If Tenant’s rent is based on the income-based rent option, the Authority shall
conduct an income review of Tenant’s household and the rent for the next succeeding twelve (12)
month period of the Lease shall be determined, as well as suitability of the dwelling unit given the
household’s composition. Tenant shall also be provided the opportunity to change to the flat rent
option for the next succeeding twelve (12) month period of the Lease.

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B.
Special Review. In cases where annual income cannot be projected for a twelve-
month period or Tenant is reporting no income and has chosen the income-based rent option, the
Authority shall schedule special rent reviews every thirty (30) days. Monthly rent may be adjusted
upon completion of the review.

C.
Interim Review. An interim review may be conducted by the Authority if:

1.
A person with income joins Tenant’s household;

2.
Tenant can verify a change in Tenant’s circumstances (such as a decline in or
loss of income due to circumstances beyond the resident’s control) that would justify a reduction in
monthly rent or switching to the income-based rent option for rent determination;

3.
It is found that Tenant has misrepresented the facts upon which the monthly
rent amount is based so that the rent Tenant is actually being charged is less than the rent that Tenant
would have been charged if the misrepresentation has not been made; or

4.
Rent determination formulas or procedures are changed by applicable law.

D.
Community Service Compliance Review. Thirty (30) days prior to the end of the
lease term, the Authority shall review and determine if the adult members of Tenant’s household are
in compliance with their community service obligation (Section X, Paragraph T). If the Authority
determines that not all of the adult members of Tenant’s household have complied with the
requirement, the Authority shall notify Tenant that: (i) Tenant or an another adult household member
is not in compliance; (ii) determination of noncompliance is subject to the grievance procedure
available under this Lease; and (iii) unless Tenant enters into an agreement prior to the end of the
lease term to cure the compliance deficiency over the next twelve (12) month term of the lease,
Tenant’s lease term will not be renewed.

E.
Tenant Reporting Requirements.

1.
Tenant agrees that, in connection with any annual, special or interim review,
Tenant shall furnish to the Authority, within a reasonable time after request to do so, accurate and
complete information regarding Tenant’s financial and household circumstances, including without
limitation, information concerning household composition, age of the household members, income
and source(s) of income of Tenant and all of the household members, assets, expenses and related
information deemed necessary by the Authority to consider re-determination of rent, suitable
dwelling unit size, and eligibility.

a.
When requested, Tenant shall also provide verification of the
information furnished, and/or independent verification of information concerning income from the
source of the income, and/or any release needed for the Authority to obtain verified information
relevant to a re-determination from third-party sources.

b.
It is agreed that failure to furnish information, verifications or releases
needed for the review to be made by the Authority, or to provide accurate and complete information,
shall be a serious violation of the terms of the Lease and a good cause for the Authority to terminate
the Lease.

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2.
Tenant shall report in writing within ten (10) business days of occurrence to
the Authority any of the following changes in household circumstances when they occur between the
time of any annual review:

a.
An additional person has been added to the household through birth,
adoption, or court-awarded custody;

b.
A household member is leaving or has left and will be residing
elsewhere; or

c.
There has been an increase in household income or decrease in
household’s allowable expenses.

3.
If Tenant or Tenant’s household receives information regarding income,
earnings, wages, or unemployment compensation from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) pursuant to an income verification procedure of HUD, Tenant shall disclose such
information, upon receipt of such information, to the Authority.

F.
Any re-determination made as part of a review shall be based upon the information
provided by Tenant or obtained by the Authority and shall be made in accordance with the Authority’s
Admissions and Occupancy Policy, which is posted at the Housing Office. A copy of the policy will be
furnished on request at the expense of the person making the request.

1.
The Lease will NOT be revised to permit a change of household composition
resulting from a request to allow adult children of Tenant to move back into the dwelling unit unless
it is determined that the move is essential for the mental or physical health of Tenant AND does not
disqualify Tenant’s household for the size of unit it is currently occupying.

2.
If, as part of a special or interim review, a rent reduction is granted due to
change in Tenant’s circumstances, any subsequent increase in the income of the Tenant’s household
shall be reported in writing to the Authority within ten (10) business days of the occurrence. The
failure to make such report may result in a retroactive re-computation of monthly rent.

G.
Rent Adjustments. Tenant shall be notified in writing of any rent adjustment to be
made upon completion of a re-determination review. The notice will state the effective date of the
rent adjustment.

1.
If rent is decreased, the adjustment shall become effective on the first (1st) day
of the month following the reported change in circumstances or change in applicable law, provided
Tenant reported the change in a timely manner, as specified above (when change is based on new
circumstances).

2.
If rent is increased because an increase in income occurs which is reported
within ten (10) business days of the occurrence, in writing, the increase will be completed and effective
on the first of the month following 30 days’ notice to the family. .

3.
In the case of a rent increase due to a change in applicable law, the increase
will become effective the first (1st) day of the second (2nd) month following the month in which the
Authority notifies Tenant of the law or regulatory change.

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4.
If, within the time required by the Lease, Tenant fails to report any change in
household composition or any subsequent increase in income, or fails to furnish the information or
documents described in paragraph E above, or if Tenant misrepresents facts on which rent is based,
and therefore avoids what would have been a change to a higher monthly rent amount, then, upon
discovery of either Tenant’s failure to properly disclose or Tenant’s misrepresentation, the Authority
shall retroactively re-compute the rent which Tenant should have been charged effective as of the
date such change should have occurred. Any such retroactive rent shall be due and payable in its
entirety on the first (1st) day of the second (2nd) month following the month in which the Authority
notifies Tenant of the increase. Retroactive rent is in addition to any other rights or remedies available
to the Authority, including termination of the Lease.

H.
Treatment of Income Changes Resulting From Welfare Requirements.

1.
This Subsection applies to Tenant if Tenant or any member of Tenant’s
household receives benefits for welfare or public assistance from a State or other public agency under
a program for which the Federal, State or local law relating to the program requires, as a condition of
eligibility for assistance under the program, participation of Tenant or a member of Tenant’s
household in an economic self-sufficiency program (the “assistance program”).

2.
Tenant’s rent shall not be reduced if the decrease in the annual income of
Tenant’s household is caused by a reduction of the assistance program benefits received by Tenant
or any member of Tenant’s household that is the result of:

a.
any failure of Tenant or a household member to comply with the
conditions of the assistance program requiring participation in an economic self-sufficiency program
or other work activities; or

b.
any act of fraud.

3.
Where paragraph I.2 above applies, the amount of income to be attributed to
Tenant household shall include what the household would have received had there been compliance
with the requirements of the assistance program or an act of fraud had not been committed.

4.
For purposes of rent adjustments, the reduction of benefits from the
assistance program that occurs as a result of the expiration of a time limit for receipt of assistance
will not be considered a failure to comply with the program’s requirements. Tenant’s rent will be
reduced as a result of such a decrease.

5.
The Authority will verify the information provided by Tenant to determine if a
decrease in the rent is warranted.

I.
Transfers.

1.
Tenant agrees to transfer to another appropriate size dwelling unit leased by
the Authority if the Authority determines that, based on Tenant’s household composition, the size or
design of Tenant’s present dwelling unit is inappropriate.

2.
Tenant agrees to transfer to another unit if the Authority determines that such
transfer is necessary to rehabilitate, repair or demolish Tenant’s present dwelling unit.
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3.
If Tenant makes a written request for a special unit feature in support of a
documented disability or handicap, the Authority shall modify Tenant’s existing dwelling unit, subject
to its determination that the request is reasonable. If the cost and extent of the modification are
equivalent to those for a fully handicap-accessible unit, Tenant agrees that the Authority may transfer
Tenant to another unit with the features requested at the Authority’s expense.

4.
Tenant acknowledges and agrees that if Tenant is not disabled, but is
occupying a dwelling unit containing special features for disabled persons, the Tenant will transfer to
a unit without such features should another person eligible for housing assistance need Tenant’s
present dwelling unit. Tenant further acknowledges that Tenant shall be responsible for all costs
associated with the transfer to another dwelling unit pursuant to this section.

5.
Transfers under paragraphs I.1 through I.4 above shall not occur until at least
seven (7) days after written notice is given by the Authority to Tenant. Tenant shall leave the dwelling
unit from which Tenant is transferred in a clean and good condition, reasonable wear and tear
accepted, and shall return all keys to such dwelling unit or any other portion of the premises. If Tenant
refuses to move after the notice is given, such refusal shall be deemed a serious violation of the Lease
and good cause for Lease termination by the Authority.

6.
When the Authority makes a re-determination of the monthly rent amount
payable by Tenant, or determines that Tenant must transfer to another unit based on household
composition, or otherwise determines that a transfer is required, the notice of such action given to
Tenant by the Authority shall inform Tenant that Tenant may ask for an explanation stating the specific
grounds of the Authority determination, and that if Tenant does not agree with the determination,
Tenant shall have the right to request a hearing under the Authority’s grievance procedure. The
change in rent or the transfer to another unit shall be deferred or postponed until either the time to
request a hearing has expired or, where timely requested, the hearing process has been completed.

7.
The Authority will consider a Tenant request for a transfer in accordance with
transfer priorities established in the Admissions and Occupancy Policies.

8.
For conventional units, the Authority will consider a transfer for a Tenant who
lives in a development where Tenant’s income category (below or above 30% of area median)
predominates and wishes to move to a development where Tenant’s income category does not
predominate.

VIII.
Use of the Premises.

A.
The dwelling unit shall be used only as a private residence for Tenant and Tenant’s
household members, except that Tenant and the household members may request an exception for
certain limited incidental activities on a case by case basis in the dwelling unit if the Authority has
given prior written consent to do so. All exceptions will require prior written approval and, if the
activity will continue in the following year, a new exception request will need to be submitted for
approval.

B.
Tenant shall give prior notice to the Authority of any guest staying overnight at Tenant’s
premises and any such overnight stay is deemed an accommodation for the guest. Reasonable
accommodation for a guest is permitted only so long as the guest is not provided accommodations in
or upon the premises, including the dwelling unit, for more than a total of fourteen (14) days in a
twelve (12) month period, except with the express written permission of the Authority made upon

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written request from Tenant. As used in the Lease, “guest” means a person present in the dwelling
unit or elsewhere upon the premises, other than Tenant or the household members, who is so present
with the consent of the Tenant or one of the household members.

C.
Tenant, any of the household members and any guest shall only use the dwelling unit
or any other portion of the premises for lawful purposes permitted under the Lease and shall comply
with all applicable rules and regulations of the Authority and with all applicable federal, state and local
laws.

D.
Tenant, the household members and any guests, shall use not use the utilities furnished
by the Authority so as to waste the utilities through excess utility consumption, and shall also use and
operate all utilities, whether or not furnished by the Authority, so as to comply with all applicable laws,
regulations or guidelines of any governmental entity regulating utilities or fuels.

E.
Tenant, or any of the household members, are prohibited from entering upon the
Development for any reason if the Tenant has been evicted through the judicial process; (2) the Tenant
is issued an eviction notice, appeals the eviction to the hearing office and the hearing officer upholds
the City’s decision; and/or (3) the Tenant fails to appeal the eviction notice within the requisite time
period.

IX.
The Authority’s Obligations.

The Authority agrees to:

A.
Maintain the premises (and for conventional units, the Development) in a decent, safe
and sanitary condition;

B.
Comply with the requirements of applicable building codes, housing codes, and HUD
regulations materially affecting health and safety, including housing quality standards promulgated
by HUD (“Housekeeping Standards”);

C.
Make necessary repairs to the dwelling unit;

D.
For conventional units, keep the Development’s buildings, facilities and common
areas, not otherwise assigned to Tenant for maintenance and upkeep, in a clean and safe condition;

E.
Maintain in good and safe working order and condition electrical, plumbing, sanitary,
heating, ventilating, and other facilities and appliances supplied or required to be supplied by the
Authority;

F.
Provide and maintain appropriate receptacles and facilities (except containers for the
exclusive use of Tenant’s household) for the deposit of garbage, rubbish, and other waste removed
from the dwelling unit by Tenant (scattered site units have receptacles provided as part of refuse
collection service);

G.
Supply running water and reasonable amounts of hot water and reasonable amount
of heat at appropriate times of the year according to local custom and usage, except where the
building that includes the dwelling unit is not required by law to be equipped for that purpose, or
where heat and/or hot water is generated by an installation within the exclusive control of Tenant and

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the utility connection is interrupted by the action or inaction of Tenant, any of the household members
or a guest, including failure to arrange or pay for needed utility service; and

H.
Notify Tenant of the specific grounds for any proposed adverse action by the
Authority. An “adverse action” may include, but is not limited to, a proposed lease termination,
transfer of the tenant to another unit, or imposition of charges for maintenance and repair, or a late
charge fee. When the Authority is required to afford Tenant the opportunity for a hearing under the
Authority’s grievance procedure for a grievance concerning a proposed adverse action:

1.
The notice of the proposed adverse action shall inform Tenant of the right to
request such hearing. In the case of a lease termination, a notice of lease termination that complies
with the notice requirements of Section XV shall constitute adequate notice of the proposed adverse
action.

2.
In the case of a proposed adverse action other than a proposed lease
termination, the Authority shall not take the proposed action until time to request such a hearing has
expired and (if hearing was timely requested) the grievance process has been completed.

X.
Tenant’s Obligations.

Tenant agrees:

A.
To arrange with local utility companies for turn-on of those utilities not provided by
the Authority, continuously maintain such utility services and not to use prepaid credit card programs
for electric service including by not limited to the e-mpower program.

B.
Not to assign the lease or to sublease any part of the premises, including the dwelling
unit;

C.
Not to provide accommodations for boarders or lodgers;

D.
To use the dwelling unit solely as a private dwelling for Tenant and Tenant’s household
members, and not to use or permit its use for any other purpose except as expressly authorized in
writing by the Authority;

E.
To abide by necessary and reasonable regulations provided by the Authority for the
benefit and well-being of the Development and for the tenants of the Development, which regulations
are posted in the Authority’s Housing Office and which are incorporated by reference in the Lease so
that violation of any such regulation shall constitute a violation of the Lease;

F.
To comply with all obligations imposed upon tenants by applicable provisions of state
or local health, fire, building and housing codes materially affecting health and safety;

G.
To keep the dwelling unit and other such areas as may be assigned to Tenant for
exclusive use in a clean and safe condition;

H.
To dispose of all garbage, rubbish, and other waste from the premises in a sanitary
and safe manner and only in containers approved or provided by the Authority;

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I.
To use only in a safe and reasonable manner all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating,
ventilating, air-conditioning, and other equipment, facilities and appurtenances;

J.
To refrain from, and to cause any of the household members and any guest to refrain
from, destroying, defacing, damaging, or removing any part of the premises and/or any part of the
Development;

K.
To refrain from, and to cause any of the household members and any guest to refrain
from, keeping, maintaining, harboring, or boarding any dog, cat, livestock, or pet of any type upon the
premises or upon the Development, unless a verified disability is determined to warrant the
possession of an animal, and then only with the written consent of the Authority and in compliance
with any applicable rules or regulations of the Authority or unless such animal is permitted as a pet
pursuant to the Authority’s established pet policy;

L.
To refrain from, and to cause any of the household members and any guest to refrain
from, the discharge of any weapons or firearms upon the premises and/or the Development;

M.
To refrain from, and to cause any of the household members and any guest to refrain
from, keeping or storing any flammable or combustible materials upon the premises and/or the
Development;

N.
To make no additions, alterations, decorations, improvements, or attachments to the
dwelling unit, the premises or any equipment or appliances provided with the dwelling unit, except
with the prior written approval of the Authority, and Tenant acknowledges that this prohibition
includes, without limitation, making changes to or installing any new door locks and the use of nails,
tacks, screws, brackets, or fasteners upon any part of the dwelling unit (a reasonable number of
picture hangers excepted);

O.
To refrain from using aluminum foil as window coverings and the use of aluminum foil
on stove top area;

P.
To pay reasonable charges (other than for normal wear and tear) for the repair of
damages to the premises or the Development caused by Tenant, any of the household members or
any guest;

Q.
To act, and cause any of the household members or any guest to act, in a manner
which will not disturb any other resident of the Development in the resident’s peaceful enjoyment of
resident’s accommodations and the Development, and which will be conducive to maintaining the
Development in a decent, safe and sanitary condition;

R.
To comply with all rules and regulations of the Authority limiting the use or parking of
vehicles upon the premises or the Development, including any prohibition against leaving any
inoperable or unlicensed vehicle upon the premises or the Development or any prohibition against
automobile repairs upon the premises or the Development;

S.
To keep any entrance to the dwelling unit (front or back) or walkway providing a means
of access to the dwelling unit free from hazards and trash, and to keep the yard immediately adjacent
to the dwelling unit free of debris and litter, but the Authority may provide a written exemption from
this requirement where Tenant’s household has no persons able to perform these tasks because of
age or disability;

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T.
To assure that each adult member of Tenant’s household performs eight (8) hours
per month of community service or participates in an economic self-sufficiency program unless
exempted therefrom; and

U.
To assure that Tenant, any member of the household, a guest, or any other person
under Tenant’s control:

1.
Shall not engage in (i) any criminal activity or other activity that threatens the
health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of the Development of any other resident of the
Development, or any employee or contractor of the Authority, or any person residing in the immediate
vicinity of Tenant’s premises; or (ii) any violent or drug-related criminal activity on or off the premises
or the Development; and
2.
Shall not consume alcoholic beverages in or upon the premises or the
Development, except within Tenant’s dwelling unit; and, in any event, shall not interfere with the
health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of the Development by any other resident due to the
abuse of alcohol or due to the illegal use of a controlled substance.

As used here and elsewhere in the Lease, “drug-related criminal activity” means the illegal
manufacture, sale, distribution, use or possession with intent to manufacture, sell, distribute, or use,
of a controlled substance (as defined in Section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act, 21 U.S.C. 802).
As used here and elsewhere in the Lease, “contractor” means a person under contract with the
Authority to provide services of any kind to the Development or any of its residents.

V.
To refrain from entering upon the Development and/or the dwelling unit, if evicted
through a court judgment, from the dwelling unit.

X. Tenant acknowledges that, pursuant to HUD Final Order effective February 3, 2017, all
Public Housing Authorities must implement a smoke-free policy. Smoking is not permitted
anywhere on public housing grounds as of December 31, 2017, to include living units, interior and
exterior common areas, outdoor areas, and in or near public housing and administrative office
buildings.

XI.
Defects Hazardous to Life, Health or Safety. In the event that the premises or the dwelling
unit is damaged to the extent that conditions are created which are hazardous to life, health, or safety
of the occupants:

A.
Tenant shall immediately notify the Authority of the damage;

B.
The Authority shall repair the damage to the premises or the dwelling unit within a
reasonable period of time after receiving notice from Tenant, and if the damage was caused by
Tenant, any of the household members or any guest, the reasonable cost of the repair shall be
charged to Tenant;

1. The Authority may terminate the Lease and the housing assistance, if it is
determined that the damage was purposeful, or the result of criminal activity.

C.
The Authority shall offer Tenant a replacement dwelling unit as an alternative
accommodation, if available, where necessary repairs cannot be made within a reasonable time;

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D.
If repair of the damage cannot be made within a reasonable time by the Authority and
alternative accommodations are unavailable, then an abatement of a portion of the monthly rent shall
be made by the Authority which is in proportion to the seriousness of the damage and loss in value
as a dwelling, and which shall continue until the hazardous condition is repaired, except that no
abatement of rent shall occur if Tenant rejects alternative accommodations made available by
Authority or if the damage was caused by Tenant, any of the household members or any guest; and

E.
If the Authority determines that the damage is such that the dwelling unit is
inhabitable because of imminent danger to the life, health, and safety of its occupants, and alternative
accommodations are refused by Tenant, then the Lease shall be terminated, and any rent already
paid for the current month will be refunded to Tenant provided the condition was not caused by
Tenant, any of the household members or any guest.

XII.
Move-in and Move-out Inspections.

A.
Move-in inspection: The Authority and Tenant or Tenant’s representative shall inspect
the premises prior to the Lease Start Date. The Authority shall furnish Tenant with a written statement
of the condition of the premise, both inside the dwelling unit and out, and the appliances or any
equipment provided by the Authority with the dwelling unit. The statement shall be signed by the
Authority and Tenant, and a copy of the statement retained in Tenant’s folder. Any items agreed to
by Authority and Tenant as being a deficiency shall be noted on the written statement and shall be
corrected by the Authority, at no charge to Tenant, within a reasonable time after completion of the
inspection.

B.
Move-out inspection: The Authority shall inspect the premises at the time Tenant
vacates the premises and shall give Tenant a written statement of charges, if any, for which Tenant is
deemed responsible. Tenant shall be provided an opportunity to participate in the move-out
inspection, unless Tenant vacates without notice to the Authority.

XIII.
Entry of Premises During Tenancy.

A.
The Authority shall, upon reasonable advance notification to Tenant, be permitted to
enter the dwelling unit during reasonable hours of any day for the purpose of performing routine
inspections and maintenance, for making improvements or repairs, or to show the dwelling unit for
re-leasing. “Routine inspection” includes, without limitation, an annual inspection of the dwelling unit,
monthly pest control treatment and any required follow up inspection necessary to assure compliance
with the Housekeeping Standards and House Rules. For purpose of this section, the time between
7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. is deemed to conclusively be “reasonable hours”, but nothing precludes entry
at other times if it is reasonable to do so under the circumstances. A written statement specifying the
purpose of the Authority’s entry delivered to the dwelling unit at least two (2) days before such entry
shall be deemed reasonable advance notification.

B.
In the case of necessary repeat entry for ongoing pest control or maintenance “in
process”, tenant will be notified of the entry schedule upon the start of treatment. No
additional notices for entry will be given, as tenant will be given a copy of the schedule.

C.
The Authority may enter the dwelling unit at any time without advance notification
when there is reasonable cause to believe that an emergency exists.

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D.
If Tenant and all adult members of Tenant’s household are absent from the dwelling
unit at the time of entry, the Authority shall leave in the dwelling unit a written statement specifying
the date, time and purpose of entry prior to leaving the dwelling unit.

XIV.
Notice Procedures.

A.
Except as required in Section XIII above, any notice to Tenant shall be in writing and
personally delivered to Tenant or to an adult member of Tenant’s household residing in the dwelling
unit, or shall be sent by prepaid first-class mail properly addressed to Tenant.

B.
Any notice to the Authority shall be in writing, delivered to the Housing Office or sent
to the Housing Office by prepaid first-class mail properly addressed. The Housing Office is the
principal office of the Authority and it is located at: 235 South Arizona Avenue, Chandler, Arizona
85225. The Housing office mailing address is:

Mail Stop 101, P.O. Box 4008

Chandler, Arizona 85244-4008

C.
If Tenant is visually impaired, any notice to Tenant will be in an accessible format.

XV.
Termination of the Lease.

A.
Tenant shall terminate the Lease and vacate the premises only upon giving the
Authority thirty (30) days written notice. At termination, Tenant shall leave the premises in a clean
and good condition; reasonable wear and tear accepted, and shall return all keys to the premises.
The failure to return all keys shall be deemed a negligent or intentional action by Tenant resulting in
damage incurred by the Authority for which the Authority may charge or claim an amount equal to
the cost of replacing all of the locks affected.

B.
The Authority shall terminate the Lease only for a serious or repeated violation of a
material term of the Lease, which includes, but is not limited to, failure to make payments due under
the Lease or to fulfill the Tenant’s obligations set forth in Section X or elsewhere in the Lease, and for
other good cause. Without limiting the generality of the above, Tenant and the Authority agree that
a single event or incident of the following matters shall constitute cause for termination:

1.
Any Tenant misrepresentation of household income, assets, or composition;

2.
Any failure by Tenant to timely submit, when requested to do so, any
certification, release, information, or documentation regarding household income or composition
deemed to be needed by the Authority in order to fully and accurately complete an annual, special or
interim review;
3.
Any (i) criminal activity that threatens the health, safety, or right to peaceful
enjoyment of the Development of any other resident of the Development, or any employee or
contractor of the Authority, or any person residing in the immediate vicinity of Tenant’s Residence; or
(ii) any violent or drug-related criminal activity on or off the premises or the Development, where the
above-described activity is engaged in by Tenant, any member of Tenant’s household, any guest, or
any other person under Tenant’s control;

4.
Any conviction for manufacturing methamphetamines on the premises;

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5.
Any determination or discovery that Tenant or a member of Tenant’s
household is a registered sex offender;

6.
Any abuse (or pattern of abuse) of alcohol or any illegal use (or pattern of
illegal use) of a controlled substance by Tenant, any member of Tenant’s household, any guest, or any
other person under Tenant’s control, which is determined by the Authority to interfere with the health,
safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of the Development of any other resident of the Development;

7.
If Tenant or any co-tenant is fleeing to avoid prosecution, or custody or
confinement after eviction, under the laws of the place from which the individual flees, for a crime, or
attempt to commit a crime, which is a felony under the laws of the place from which the individual
flees, or which, in the case of the State of New Jersey, is a high misdemeanor under the laws of such
State; and

8.
Any violation by Tenant or any co-tenant of a condition of probation or parole
imposed under Federal or State law.

As used in the Lease, “criminal activity” does not require a conviction or arrest and may be established
by a preponderance of the evidence.

C.
The Authority shall give written notice of the Lease termination of:

1.
Fourteen (14) days in the case of failure to pay rent or other charges due;

2.
Five (5) calendar days for utilities not in service;

3.
A reasonable time considering the seriousness of the situation (but not to
exceed thirty (30) days) when the health or safety of other residents, or the employees or contractors
of the Authority, or any person residing in the immediate vicinity of Tenant’s premises, is threatened;
and

4.
Thirty (30) calendar days in any other case, except that if a state or local law
allows a shorter notice period, such shorter period shall apply.
D.
The notice of the Lease termination to Tenant:

1.
Shall state specific grounds for termination, shall inform Tenant of Tenant’s
right to make such reply as Tenant may wish, shall inform Tenant of Tenant’s right to examine the
Authority documents directly relevant to the termination or eviction; and shall state the date upon
which the dwelling unit shall be vacated; and

2.
When the Authority is required to provide Tenant the opportunity for an
administrative grievance hearing concerning the lease termination, the notice shall also inform Tenant
of Tenant’s right to request a hearing in accordance with the Authority’s grievance procedure then if
effect; and

3.
When the Authority is not required to provide Tenant the opportunity for an
administrative grievance hearing concerning the lease termination, and the Authority has decided to
exclude such grievance from the Authority’s grievance procedure, the notice of lease termination
shall:

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a.
State that Tenant is not entitled to a grievance hearing on the
termination;

b.
Specify the judicial eviction procedure to be used by the Authority for
eviction of Tenant, and state that HUD has determined that this eviction procedure provides the
opportunity for a hearing in court that contains the basic elements of due process as defined in HUD
regulations; and

c.
State whether the eviction is for a criminal activity or other activity that
threatens the health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of the Development of any other resident
of the Development or any employee or contractor of the Authority, or any violent or drug-related
criminal activity on or off the premises or the Development, or any activity resulting in a felony
conviction.

E.
In the case of termination for Tenant’s failure to make payment due under the Lease,
the 14-day notice shall also advise Tenant that if full payment of the amount then due and owing is
made on or before the date upon which the dwelling unit is to be vacated, then the Tenant’s lease
violation shall be deemed cured, the Tenant shall not be required to vacate the premises and the
Lease will be automatically reinstated in accordance with its terms and conditions, provided that this
is not the fourth (4th) such 14-day notice given during a lease period. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
the fourth (4th) such 14-day notice given during a lease period to Tenant for failure to make payment
due under the Lease shall advise that Tenant’s lease violation shall not be deemed to be cured even
if Tenant pays all amounts specified in the notice, that there will be no reinstatement of the Lease and
Tenant must vacate the premises within the time specified.

F.
The Lease shall not terminate, even if the date to vacate has expired, until the time for
Tenant to request any applicable grievance hearing has expired, and (if a hearing was timely
requested by Tenant) the grievance process has been completed.

G.
Termination of the Lease by the Authority shall be enforced by eviction of Tenant from
the premises through an action filed in a court of appropriate jurisdiction.

H.
In deciding to evict for criminal activity, the Authority shall have discretion to consider
all of the relevant circumstances, including the seriousness of the offense, the extent of participation
by Tenant and Tenant’s household members, and the effects that eviction would have on both the
household members not involved in the prohibited activity and on the other residents in the
Development. In appropriate cases, the Authority may permit continued occupancy by the remaining
household members and may impose a condition that any of the household members who engaged
in the prohibited activity will not reside in or be a guest in the dwelling unit or on the Residence. The
Authority may require any of the household members who has engaged in the illegal use of drugs to
present credible evidence of successful completion of a treatment program as a condition to being
allowed to reside in the dwelling unit.

I.
If the Authority evicts any or all of the persons in Tenant’s household from the
premises for engaging in criminal activity, including drug-related criminal activity, the Authority shall
notify the local post office serving the premises that the person(s) or household evicted is no longer
residing at the premises. This is so the post office will stop mail delivery for such persons and that
the persons shall not return to the Development or the premises for mail pickup.

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J.
Former tenants and any member of the tenant’s household that have been evicted
through a judicial process or trespassed for criminal activity will not be permitted to return to the
Development, including common areas, or other dwelling units in the Development for any reason.

K.
The Authority shall provide Tenant a reasonable opportunity to examine, at Tenant’s
request received by the Authority, before a grievance hearing or a court trial concerning a termination
of tenancy or eviction, any documents, including records and regulations, which are in the possession
of the Authority, and which are directly relevant to the termination or tenancy or eviction. The Tenant
may obtain a copy of any such document at Tenant’s expense. If the Authority does not make
documents available for examination upon the request of Tenant received by the Authority, then the
Authority shall not proceed with any eviction proceedings until such documents are made available.

XVI.
Grievance Procedures. All disputes concerning the obligations of Tenant or the Authority
shall be processed and resolved in accordance with the Authority’s grievance procedure pursuant to
24 Code of Federal Regulations Part 966, Subpart B

A. Exceptions of Grievances. These grievance procedures are not applicable to any lease
termination or eviction that involves:

1.
Any criminal activity or other activity that threatens the health, safety, or right to
peaceful enjoyment of the Development of any other resident in the Development, or
any employee or contractor of the Authority, or any person residing in the immediate
vicinity of Tenant’s premises;

2.
Any violent or drug-related criminal activity on or off the premises or the
Development; or

3.
Any activity resulting in a felony conviction.

B.
Selection of the Hearing Officer [24 CFR §966.4(n)(2)]

1.
The grievance hearing will conducted by an impartial person or persons appointed
by the PHA, other than the person who made or approved the PHA action under
review, or a subordinate of such person. Such individual or individuals do not need
legal training. PHAs must describe their policies for selection of a hearing officer in
their lease forms as required by 24 CFR §966.4.

2. PHA grievance hearings will be conducted by a single hearing officer and not a panel.
The PHA will contract a hearing officer.

3. The PHA will appoint a person who has been selected in the manner required under the
grievance procedure. Efforts will be made to assure that the person selected is neither a
friend, nor enemy, of the complainant that they do not have a personal stake in the
matter under dispute and will otherwise not appear to lack impartiality.

C.
Conducting the Hearing [PIH 2020-32]
A copy of the Grievance/Hearing Procedures are included in this Lease by reference and are
available upon request.

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A copy of the Grievance/Hearing Procedures are included in this Lease by reference and are
available upon request
1. The PHA has the sole discretion regarding the method used to conduct a hearing in any
step of the grievance process. The PHA may determine to conduct all hearings via a
remote online process. The notice of hearing will include the date, time, location and
method of conducting the hearing.

XVIII. Lease Amendment. The Lease shall be amended or modified by a written rider to the Lease
signed by both parties, except for the following:

A.
Changes concerning the amount of rent, size or type of the dwelling unit, household
composition, eligibility for public housing or any other matters arising under Section VII of the Lease
or as a result of any re-determination made pursuant that section of the Lease;

B.
Changes in policies, rules, regulations, schedules and standards provided by or
established by the Authority and incorporated by reference into the Lease; and

C.
Changes required by applicable state or federal law and/or regulation, where written
modification or amendment is proposed to Tenant by the Authority, but Tenant fails or refuses to sign
after a reasonable time is provided to do so.

XIX.
Incorporation by reference. The policies, rules, regulation, schedules and standards
expressly referenced in the Lease or which are otherwise established by the Authority, as adopted
and as may be amended from time to time, are incorporated herein by reference. Included without
limitation, are the following: Schedule of Maintenance Charges; Admissions and Occupancy Policy;
Development Rules and Regulation; Grievance Procedure; Housekeeping Standards; House Rules; Pet
Policy.

XX.
Waiver. The acceptance of rental by the Authority for the period or periods after a lease
violation by Tenant shall not be deemed a waiver of the violation, or the right to terminate the Lease
therefore, unless the Authority shall so intend and shall so advise Tenant in writing. No waiver by the
Authority of any lease violation by Tenant shall be construed to be or act as a waiver of any subsequent
lease violation by Tenant. If any lease violation is cured by Tenant prior to the Authority giving a notice
of termination, it shall not thereafter be used by the Authority as a ground for termination of the
Lease.

XXI.
Interpretation and Severability. This Lease shall be construed as a whole according to its
fair meaning and not strictly for or against either party. Whenever possible, each provision shall be
interpreted in such a manner as to be valid under applicable law, but if any provision of the Lease is
deemed invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be deemed severed from the Lease, and the
Lease shall otherwise remain in force and effect.

XXII.
Discrimination Prohibited. The Authority shall not discriminate based upon race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, handicap, or familial status, and shall comply with all nondiscrimination
requirements of Federal, State and local law.

XXIII. Attachments to the Lease. The Tenant certifies that he/she has received a copy of the
following attachments to this Lease, and understands that these Attachments are part of this Lease.

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Attachments (Policies): Scattered Site Landscape Policy (if applicable), Community Service
Requirement Policy (if applicable), Vehicle Policy, VAWA Policy, Assistance Animal Policy (if applicable)
Pet Policy, Bed Bug Policy, House Rules and Smoke-Free Policy, ACOP Chapter 14, Grievance and
Appeals.

Signatures:

WHEREFORE, the Authority, Tenant and Co-Tenants, if any, have executed the Lease on the dates set
forth below. The signature of Tenant and any Co-Tenants as set forth below is their acknowledgment
that they have received and reviewed the Lease and that the terms and conditions of the Lease have
been thoroughly explained to them.

Head of Household Signature

Date