3 - PUBLIC HEARING ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

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Administrative Plan 4/1/2016 Page 12-19 • The family must use the assisted unit for residence by the family. The unit must be the family’s only residence. • The composition of the assisted family residing in the unit must be approved by SAHA. The family must promptly notify SAHA in writing of the birth, adoption, or court-awarded custody of a child. The family must request SAHA approval to add any other family member as an occupant of the unit. SAHA Policy The request to add a family member must be submitted in writing and approved prior to the person moving into the unit. SAHA will determine eligibility of the new member in accordance with the policies in Chapter 3 of this plan. Only SAHA approved family members may receive mail at the assisted unit. • The family must promptly notify SAHA in writing if any family member no longer lives in the unit. • If SAHA has given approval, a foster child or a live-in aide may reside in the unit. SAHA has the discretion to adopt reasonable policies concerning residency by a foster child or a live-in aide, and to define when SAHA consent may be given or denied. For policies related to the request and approval/disapproval of foster children, foster adults, and live-in aides, see Chapter 3 (Sections I.K and I.M), and Chapter 11 (Section II.B). • The family must not sublease the unit, assign the lease, or transfer the unit. SAHA Policy Subleasing includes receiving payment to cover rent and utility costs by a person living in the unit who is not an approved family member. • The family must supply any information requested by SAHA to verify that the family is living in the unit or information related to family absence from the unit. • The family must promptly notify SAHA when the family is absent from the unit. SAHA Policy Notice is required under this provision only when all family members will be absent from the unit for an extended period. An extended period is defined as any period greater than 30 calendar days. Written notice must be provided to SAHA at the start of the extended absence.The family must pay utility bills and provide and maintain any appliances that the owner is not required to provide under the lease [Form HUD-52646, Voucher]. • The family must not own or have any interest in the unit, (other than in a cooperative and owners of a manufactured home leasing a manufactured home space). • Family members must not commit fraud, bribery, or any other corrupt or criminal act in connection with the program. (See Chapter 14, Program Integrity for additional information). • Family members must not engage in drug-related criminal activity or violent criminal activity or other criminal activity that threatens the health, safety or right to peaceful enjoyment of other residents and persons residing in the immediate vicinity of the premises. See Chapter 12 for HUD and SAHA policies related to drug-related and violent criminal activity. 3-295