Bha Responsibilities Clause Samples

Bha Responsibilities. Below are the descriptions of the program components allowable under the Homeless Initiative Strategy B4: • Holding Fees - Landlords are offered one month's free rent to hold their unit and consider accepting a family/individual with a voucher who needs permanent supportive housing. o The BHA actively recruits landlords to participate in HIP by hosting landlord outreach events, and other targeted marketing efforts o When an owner expresses interest, the BHA will inspect the unit to determine if it meets minimum housing quality standards. Once the unit passes inspection, the owner enters into an agreement with the BHA to take their unit off the open market. The owner also agrees to accept consideration, homeless individuals/families with a permanent housing subsidy. In exchange for this commitment, the owner receives the equivalent of one-month's rent. The holding fee can be extended to a second month if needed to complete the leasing process. o Units secured with holding fees are compiled in a list of available units that is shared with homeless clients in need of permanent supporting housing. o Once a client identifies a unit, they are eligible to receive financial assistance to cover the costs of credit checks and rental application fees. This funding is provided directly to the property owner. • Move-In Assistance - Homeless families and individuals are provided with a listing of available units, preparation for the rental process, transportation to visit units, and financial assistance to cover the· security deposit, utilities, and other move-in costs. o Clients are provided with available unit listings and are eligible to receive transportation to view prospective units. o If the client and owner agree to enter into a lease for the unit, the family/individual is eligible to receive funding to facilitate the move-in process. o Clients can receive funding for the security deposit, up to the limit allowed under California law for security deposits. o Clients can receive funding to cover costs to establish utilities, including payment of outstanding bills, and utility deposits. o Other move-in costs can include household supplies, furniture, and other miscellaneous items. • Damage Claims - Landlords may receive assistance to fix damages caused by a tenant with a voucher. o If a homeless individual/family vacates a .unit and the owner identifies damages that are beyond normal wear and tear, the owner is eligible to submit a damage claim. o The owner must i...