D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 14. HOUSING |
Chapter 14-53. RECERTIFICATIONS, HOUSING QUALITY STANDARD INSPECTIONS, AND FAMILY MOVES |
Section 14-5331. OWNER CERTIFICATIONS
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5331.1By endorsing the monthly check from DCHA or accepting payments via direct deposit, the owner certifies compliance with the terms of the HAP contract. This includes certification that:
(a) The owner remains the owner for the premises leased;
(b) The owner is maintaining the unit and premises in accordance with HQS;
(c) The contract unit is leased to the Family and, to the best of the owner’s knowledge, the Family resides in the unit as the Family’s only residence;
(d) The rent to owner does not exceed rents charged by the owner for comparable unassisted units on the premises; and
(e) The owner does not receive (other than rent to owner) any additional payments or other consideration for rent of the contract unit during the HAP term.