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meet HQS requirements. See chapter 8 for a discussion of the HQS standards, as well as the process for HQS inspections at initial lease-up and throughout the family's tenancy. SARA must determine that the cost of the unit is reasonable [24 CFR 982.305(a)]. The rent must be reasonable in relation to comparable unassisted units in the area and must not be in excess of rents charged by the owner for comparable, unassisted units on the premises. See chapter 8 for a discussion of requirements and policies on rent reasonableness, rent comparability and the rent reasonableness determination process. At initial lease-up of a unit, SARA must determine that the share of rent to be paid by the family does not exceed 40 percent of the family's monthly adjusted income [24 CFR 982.305(a)]. See chapter 6 for a discussion of the calculation of family income, family share of rent and HAP. The dwelling lease must comply with all program requirements [24 CFR 982.308]. Owners are encouraged to use their standard leases when renting to an assisted family. However, the HCV program requires that the Tenancy Addendum, which helps standardize the tenancy requirements for all assisted families, be added word-for-word to that lease. See chapter 9 for a discussion of the dwelling lease and tenancy addendum, including lease terms and provisions. SARA and the owner enter into a formal contractual relationship by executing the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Contract (Form HUD-52641). The HAP contract format is prescribed by HUD. See chapter 9 for a discussion of the HAP contract execution process. Specific HAP contract provisions and responsibilities are discussed later in this chapter 13. 13-I.C. OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES [24 CFR 982.452] The basic owner responsibilities inthe HCV program are outlined in the regulations as follows: • Performing all of the owner's obligations under the Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract and the lease • Performing all management and rental functions for the assisted unit, including selecting a voucher-holder to lease the unit, and deciding if the family is suitable for tenancy of the unit • Maintaining the unit in accordance with the Housing Quality Standards (HQS), including performance of ordinary and extraordinary maintenance • Complying with equal opportunity requirements • Preparing and furnishing to SARA information required under the HAP contract • Collecting from the family any security deposit, the tenant's contribution to rent (that part of rent to owner not covered by the housing assistance payment from SAHA), and any charges for unit damage by the family. • Enforcing tenant obligations under the dwelling lease • Paying for utilities and services (unless paid by the family under the lease) • Making modifications to a dwelling unit occupied or to be occupied by a disabled person [24 CFR 100.203 ] • Comply with the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2005 (VAWA) when screening and terminating tenants. 7/02/12 Page 13 -4