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Administrative Plan 4/1/2016 Page 13-5 • Paying for utilities and services that are not the responsibility of the family as specified in the lease • Allowing 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 2013 (VAWA) when screening prospective HCV tenants or terminating the tenancy of an HCV family (see 24 CFR Part 5, Subpart L; 24 CFR 982.310(h)(4); and 24 CFR 982.452(b)(1)) 13-I.D. OWNER QUALIFICATIONS SAHA does not formally approve an owner to participate in the HCV program. However, there are a number of criteria where SAHA may deny approval of an assisted tenancy based on past owner behavior, conflict of interest, or other owner-related issues. No owner has a right to participate in the HCV program [24 CFR 982.306(e)]. Owners Barred from Participation [24 CFR 982.306(a) and (b)] SAHA must not approve the assisted tenancy if SAHA has been informed that the owner has been debarred, suspended, or subject to a limited denial of participation under 24 CFR part 24. HUD may direct SAHA not to approve a tenancy request if a court or administrative agency has determined that the owner violated the Fair Housing Act or other federal equal opportunity requirements, or if such an action is pending. Leasing to Relatives [24 CFR 982.306(d), HCV GB p. 11-2] SAHA must not approve a tenancy if the owner is the parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, sister, or brother of any member of the family. SAHA may make an exception as a reasonable accommodation for a family member with a disability. The owner is required to certify that no such relationship exists. This restriction applies at the time that the family receives assistance under the HCV program for occupancy of a particular unit. Current contracts on behalf of owners and families that are related may continue, but any new leases or contracts for these families may not be approved. Conflict of Interest [24 CFR 982.161; HCV GB p. 8-19] SAHA must not approve a tenancy in which any of the following classes of persons has any interest, direct or indirect, during tenure or for one year thereafter: • Any present or former member or officer of SAHA (except a participant commissioner) • Any employee of SAHA, or any contractor, subcontractor or agent of SAHA, who formulates policy or who influences decisions with respect to the programs • Any public official, member of a governing body, or State or local legislator, who exercises functions or responsibilities with respect to the programs • Any member of the Congress of the United States 3-301