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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, if the gross rent exceeds the applicable payment standard, the PHA must share of rent d 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. The PHA 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 in the HCV program are outlined in the regulations as follows: (HAP) contract and 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 the PHA information required under the HAP contract Collecting the security deposit, the tenant rent, 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) Allow reasonable modifications to a dwelling unit occupied or to be occupied by a disabled person \[24 CFR 100.203\] Complying with the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2005 (VAWA) when screening prospective HCV tenants or terminating tenancy of an HCV family (see 24 CFR Part 5, Subpart L; 24 CFR 982.310(h)(4); and 24CFR 982.452(b)(1) 13-I.D. OWNER QUALIFICATIONS The PHA does not formally approve an owner to participate in the HCV program. However, there are a number of criteria where the PHA may deny approval of an assisted tenancy based on Page 13-4 04/01/14