The HCV Program Partnership

The Housing Choice Voucher Program is a joint effort among you, your tenant, and TGHA - - - We each have a set of responsibilities!

LANDLORD RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform all management and rental functions for the assisted unit, including screening and selection of tenants.
Maintain the unit in accordance with Housing Quality Standards (HQS), including performance of maintenance.
Comply with equal opportunity/fair housing requirements.
Prepare information required under the Housing Assistance Payments contract and furnish the information to TGHA.
Collect from the renter: security deposit, tenant portion of the rent, any charges for damages to the unit.
Enforce the tenant obligations under the lease.
Pay for utilities and services agreed upon in the lease.
May not collect side payments from HCV renters or charge more than approved by TGHA.

TENANT RESPONSIBILITIES

Supply information determined necessary by TGHA or HUD to administer the program, including completion of scheduled income reviews.
Pay utilities that are not supplied by the landlord.
Provide and maintain the appliances for which they are responsible.
Correct damages inflicted to unit by family member or guest, in specified time period.
May not commit serious or repeated violation(s) of the lease.
Notify TGHA and the owner 30 (no more than 60) days in advance, prior to moving or terminating the lease.

TGHA RESPONSIBILITIES