RENT RECERTIFICATIONS. Each year, by the date specified by the Landlord, Residents who are paying rent based on their income shall provide updated information regarding income, assets, expenses, and family composition. The Landlord shall verify the information supplied by the Resident and use the verified information to establish the amount of the Resident's rent for the next year. At the time of the annual review, the landlord shall advise the Resident of any income that will be excluded from consideration. Increased earnings due to employment shall be excluded during the twelve month period following hire for families whose income has increased because of the employment of a family member who was previously unemployed for one or more years, because of participation in a self-sufficiency program or was assisted by a State TANF program within the last six months. Income reviews will be held every third year for Residents choosing the flat rent option. Residents who have chosen this option will be notified at the appropriate time for their recertification. At the time of the review appointment the Resident may elect to change his or her rent choice option. In addition, the Resident may request a change in the rent choice option before the date of the review if the family experiences a decrease in income; their circumstances have changed increasing their expenses for child care, medical, etc.; or other circumstances create a hardship on the family such that the formula method would be more financially feasible for the family. Residents paying rent based on income may meet with the Landlord to discuss any change in rent resulting from the recertification process; and, if the Resident does not agree with the determination of Resident rent, the Resident may request a hearing in accordance with the landlord's grievance procedures.
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Samples: Public Housing Lease
RENT RECERTIFICATIONS. Each year, by 90 days prior to the date specified by the Landlordanniversary date, Residents who are paying rent based on their income shall provide updated information regarding income, assets, expenses, and family composition. The Landlord Housing Authority shall verify the information supplied by the Resident and use the verified information to establish the amount of the Resident's rent for the next year. At the time of the annual review, the landlord Housing Authority shall advise the Resident of any income that will be excluded from consideration. Increased earnings due to employment shall be excluded during the twelve twelve-month period following hire for families whose income has increased because of the employment of a family member who was previously unemployed for one or more years, because of participation in a self-sufficiency program or was assisted by a State TANF program within the last six months. Income reviews will be held every third year for Residents choosing the flat rent option. Residents who have chosen this option will be notified at the appropriate time for their recertification. At the time of the review appointment the Resident may elect to change his or her rent choice option. In cases where annual income cannot be projected for a twelve-month period or the Resident is reporting no income and Resident has chosen the income-based rent option, the Housing Authority may schedule special rent reviews. In addition, the Resident may request a change in the rent choice option before the date of the review if the family experiences a decrease in income; their circumstances have changed increasing their expenses for child child-care, medical, etc.; or other circumstances create a hardship on the family such that the formula method would be more financially feasible for the family. Residents paying rent based on income may meet with the Landlord Housing Authority to discuss any change in rent resulting from the recertification process; and, if the Resident does not agree with the determination of Resident rent, the Resident may request a hearing in accordance with the landlordHousing Authority's grievance procedures.
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Samples: Public Housing Lease
RENT RECERTIFICATIONS. Each year, by the date specified by the Landlord, Residents who are paying rent based on their income shall provide updated information regarding income, assets, expenses, and family composition. The Landlord shall verify the information supplied by the Resident and use the verified information to establish the amount of the Resident's rent for the next year. At the time of the annual review, the landlord shall advise the Resident of any income that will be excluded from consideration. Increased earnings due to employment shall be excluded during the twelve month period following hire for families whose income has increased because of the employment of a family member who was previously unemployed for one or more years, because of participation in a self-sufficiency program or was assisted by a State TANF program within the last six months. Income reviews will be held every third year for Residents choosing the flat rent option. Residents who have chosen this option will be notified at the appropriate time for their recertification. At the time of the review appointment the Resident may elect to change his or her rent choice option. In cases where annual income cannot be projected for a twelve-month period or the Resident is reporting no income and Resident has chosen the percentage of income rent option, the Landlord will schedule special rent reviews every sixty (60) days. In addition, the Resident may request a change in the rent choice option before the date of the review if the family experiences a decrease in income; their circumstances have changed increasing their expenses for child care, medical, etc.; or other circumstances create a hardship on the family such that the formula income method would be more financially feasible for the family. Residents paying rent based on income may meet with the Landlord to discuss any change in rent resulting from the recertification process; and, if the Resident does not agree with the determination of Resident rent, the Resident may request a hearing in accordance with the landlord's grievance procedures.
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Samples: Housing Lease
RENT RECERTIFICATIONS. Each year, by the date specified by the Landlord, Residents who are paying rent rent, based on their income income, shall provide updated information regarding income, assets, expenses, and family composition. The Landlord shall verify the information supplied by the Resident and use the verified information to establish the amount of the Resident's rent for the next year. At the time of the annual review, the landlord Landlord shall advise the Resident of any income that will be excluded from consideration. Increased earnings due to employment shall be excluded during the twelve month period following hire for families whose income has increased because of the employment of a family member who was previously unemployed for one or more years, because of participation in a self-sufficiency program or was assisted by a State TANF program within the last six months. Income reviews will be held every third year for Residents choosing the flat rent option, however residents will have to complete the Continued Occupancy Form and the Tenant’s Consent to the Release of Information Form. Residents who have chosen this option will be notified at the appropriate time for their recertificationre-certification. At the time of the review appointment the Resident may elect to change his or her rent choice option. In cases where annual income cannot be projected for a twelve month period or the Resident is reporting no income and Resident has chosen the percentage of income rent option, the Landlord will schedule special rent reviews every sixty (60) days. In addition, the Resident may request a change in the rent choice option before the date of the review if the family experiences a decrease in income; their circumstances have changed increasing their expenses for child care, medical, etc.; , or other circumstances create a hardship on the family such that the formula method would be more financially feasible for the family. Residents paying rent based on income may meet with the Landlord to discuss any change in rent resulting from the recertification re-certification process; and, and if the Resident does not agree with the determination of Resident rent, the Resident may request a hearing in accordance with the landlordLandlord's grievance procedures.
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Samples: pennsgroveha.org
RENT RECERTIFICATIONS. Each year, by the date specified by the Landlord, Residents who are paying rent based on their income shall provide updated information regarding income, assets, expenses, family composition and family compositionother document as required. The Landlord shall verify the information supplied by the Resident and use the verified information to establish the amount of the Resident's rent for the next year. At the time of the annual review, the landlord shall advise the Resident of any income that will be excluded from consideration. Increased earnings due to employment shall be excluded during the twelve month period following hire for families whose income has increased because of the employment of a family member who was previously unemployed for one or more years, because of participation in a self-sufficiency program or was assisted by a State TANF program within the last six months. Flat Income reviews will be held every third year for Residents choosing the flat rent option. However, the Resident shall meet annually with the Landlord for a Flat Rent update. Residents who have chosen this option will be notified at the appropriate time for their recertification. At the time of the review appointment the Resident may elect to change his or her rent choice option. In cases where annual income cannot be projected for a twelve (12) month period or the Resident is self-employed and the Resident has chosen the percentage of income rent option, the Landlord will schedule special rent reviews every quarter. If the Resident is reporting no income and/or is at minimum rent and the Resident has chosen the percentage of income rent option, the Landlord will schedule a special rent review every ninety (90) days. In addition, the Resident may request a change in the rent choice option before the date of the review if the family Resident experiences a decrease in income; their circumstances have changed increasing their expenses for child carechildcare, medical, etc.; or other circumstances create a hardship on the family Resident such that the formula method would be more financially feasible for the familyResident. Residents paying rent based on income may meet with the Landlord to discuss any change in rent resulting from the recertification process; and, if the Resident does not agree with the determination of Resident rent, the Resident may request a hearing in accordance with the landlordAuthority's grievance procedures.
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Samples: Housing Authority
RENT RECERTIFICATIONS. Each year, by the date specified by the LandlordAuthority, Residents who are paying rent based on their income shall provide updated information regarding income, assets, expenses, and family composition. The Landlord Authority shall verify the information supplied by the Resident and use the verified information to establish the amount of the Resident's rent for the next year. At the time of the annual review, the landlord Authority shall advise the Resident of any income that will be excluded from consideration. Increased earnings due to employment shall be excluded during the twelve month period following hire for families whose income has increased because of the employment of a family member who was previously unemployed for one or more years, because of participation in a self-sufficiency program or was assisted by KTAP or a State TANF program within the last six months. Income reviews will be held every third year for Residents choosing the flat rent option. Residents who have chosen this option will be notified at the appropriate time for their recertification. At the time of the review appointment the Resident may elect to change his or her rent choice option. In cases where annual income cannot be projected for a twelve-month period or the Resident is reporting no income and Resident has chosen the percentage of income rent option, the Authority will schedule special periodic rent reviews. In addition, the Resident may request a change in the rent choice option before the date of the review if the family experiences a decrease in income; their circumstances have changed increasing their expenses for child care, medical, etc.; or other circumstances create a hardship on the family such that the formula method would be more financially feasible for the family. Residents paying rent based on income may meet with the Landlord Authority to discuss any change in rent resulting from the recertification process; and, if the Resident does not agree with the determination of Resident rent, the Resident may request a hearing in accordance with the landlordAuthority's grievance procedures.
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