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See Chapter 13 for a discussion of the HAP contract and contract provisions. 9-I.H. CHANGES IN LEASE OR RENT [24 CFR 982.308] If the tenant and the owner agree to any changes in the lease, such changes must be in writing, and the owner must immediately give SARA a copy of such changes. The lease, including any changes, must remain in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. Generally, SARA approval of tenancy and execution of a new HAP contract are not required for changes in the lease. However, under certain circumstances, voucher assistance in the unit shall not be continued unless SARA has approved a new tenancy in accordance with program requirements and has executed a new HAP contract with the owner. These circumstances inc u e: Changes in lease requirements governing tenant or owner responsibilities for utilities or appliances • Changes in lease provisions governing the term of the lease • The family moves to a new unit, even if the unit is in the same building or complex In these cases, if the HCV assistance is to continue, the family must submit a new Request for Tenancy Approval (RTA) along with a new dwelling lease containing the altered terms. A new tenancy must then be approved in accordance with this chapter. Where the owner is changing the amount of rent, the owner must notify SARA of any changes in the amount of the rent to owner at least 60 days before any such changes go into effect [24 CFR 982.308(g)(4)]. SARA will agree to such an increase only if the amount of the rent to owner is considered reasonable according to the rent reasonableness standards discussed in Chapter 8. If the requested rent is not found to be reasonable, the owner must either reduce the requested rent increase, or give the family notice in accordance with the terms of the lease. No rent increase is permitted during the initial term of the lease [24 CFR 982.309(a)(3)]. Where the owner is requesting a rent increase, SARA will determine whether the requested increase is reasonable within 10 business days of receiving the request from the owner. The owner will be notified of the determination in writing. Approved rent increases will go into effect on the first of the month following the 60 day period after the owner notifies SARA of the rent change or on the date specified by the owner, whichever is later. 7/02/12 Page 9-9