Section 8 Housing Notice

SECTION 8 HOUSING NOTICE

This Section 8 Housing Notice (the Notice) is issued on Date: by and between Landlord Name: (Landlord) and Tenant Name: (Tenant). Housing Authority Name: is notified as required under the Housing Choice Voucher program.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Tenant occupies the premises commonly known as Unit/Address: (Premises) under a lease dated Lease Date: ; and

WHEREAS, Tenant receives rental assistance under the Housing Choice Voucher program and the payment of Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) for the Premises is subject to the HAP contract between Landlord and the Housing Authority; and

WHEREAS, Landlord is required by the HAP contract and applicable program rules to provide timely written notice to Tenant and the Housing Authority of certain actions affecting tenancy, rent, or program eligibility.

NOW, THEREFORE

In consideration of the foregoing recitals and the mutual covenants set forth below, the parties agree as follows:

1. NOTICE TYPE AND EFFECTIVE DATE

The Landlord hereby provides notice of the following event (check applicable box):

Termination of Tenancy for Cause (specify grounds in Section 2).
Nonpayment of Tenancy Charges (rent, utilities).
Failure to Maintain Housing Quality Standards (HQS) or refusal of inspection.
Proposed Rent Increase. New proposed gross rent: $
Other:

Effective Date of this Notice:

2. FACTS, GROUNDS AND BASIS

The factual basis for the Notice is set forth below. Landlord alleges the following specific facts and program violations supporting the action described in Section 1:

3. OPPORTUNITY TO CURE; REMEDIES

If the action is curable, Tenant shall have a period of days from the Effective Date of this Notice to cure the violation. Failure to cure within the stated period may result in termination of tenancy and referral to the Housing Authority for HAP contract action, including termination of assistance. Landlord reserves all remedies available under the lease and applicable law.

If the action concerns nonpayment, the amount due as of the Effective Date is $ . Applicable late fees or charges as provided in the lease may also apply.

4. HOUSING AUTHORITY / HAP CONTRACT MATTERS

Landlord certifies that a copy of this Notice is being submitted to the Housing Authority as required by the HAP contract. Any change to Tenant's subsidy, HAP payments, or eligibility will be governed by the HAP contract and applicable program rules. Landlord acknowledges that the Housing Authority may take independent action in accordance with program procedures.

Housing Authority Contact Person: | Telephone:

5. HEARING RIGHTS AND APPEAL

Tenant may have the right under program rules to request an informal hearing regarding adverse action by the Housing Authority or an appeal of termination of tenancy. Tenant must consult the Housing Authority for the specific deadlines and procedures to request a hearing. To the extent required by lease or program rules, Landlord will consider timely proof of cure in relation to any hearing outcome.

If Tenant requests a hearing, the request must be submitted to the Housing Authority by Date: .

6. NOTICES

All notices required under this Notice, the lease, or HAP contract shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses below by hand delivery, certified mail, or other method permitted by the lease or program rules.

7. REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Landlord represents and certifies under penalty of perjury that the statements contained in this Notice are true and correct to the best of Landlord's knowledge, that the facts alleged constitute grounds for the action indicated, and that Landlord has complied with applicable lease provisions and program responsibilities in preparing and issuing this Notice.

8. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Notice shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Premises are located. This Notice, together with the lease and any applicable HAP contract, constitutes the entire understanding among the parties with respect to the matters addressed herein. If any provision of this Notice is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

9. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

Any amendment to this Notice must be in writing and signed by Landlord and Tenant. No waiver of any breach shall be effective unless in writing signed by the party waiving the breach. This Notice may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

10. MISCELLANEOUS

Any notices required by this Notice must include the Voucher Number: and Unit Number: .

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