HCV Responsibilities
Landlord Responsibilities
- To screen the prospective tenant family for suitability.
- To maintain the property in good condition and complete repairs within a reasonable amount of time upon request by Northwest Georgia Housing Authority, A-1 Quality, or the family.
- To refrain from entering the unit without the family's permission and proper notice (except for emergencies or participant-requested repairs).
- To comply with equal opportunity and fair housing requirements.
- To enforce family obligations under the federal regulations and the assisted lease.
- To comply with the terms and conditions of the assisted lease and HAP contract.
- To comply with the federal regulations, NWGHA's policies, state, and local laws.
- To evict the participant, when necessary, through legal channels for violations of the lease.
- To collect from the participant any security deposit required under the lease, the participant's portion of rent, and charges for any damages caused by the participant.
- To pay for owner-supplied utilities and services as obligated.
- To make reasonable modifications for participants with disabilities.
- To treat the participant fairly. Demanding side payments in excess of the participant's share of the rent is prohibited.
Participant Responsibilities
- To pay their portion of the rent in a timely manner.
- To notify Northwest Georgia Housing Authority of any changes of income or family composition as they occur.
- To pay for utilities and services as obligated.
- To keep the unit clean and undamaged.
- To not engage in any illegal activities, drug/criminal.
- To be responsible for the actions of their family and guests.
- To permit access to the unit for repairs.
- To refrain from disturbing others.
- To allow only occupants on the lease to reside in the unit.
- To abide by the terms of the Housing Choice Voucher, the lease, and all applicable Northwest Georgia Housing Authority policies.
