Section 22-A2211. CONSUMER PARTICIPATION

 

2211.1Each applicant and eligible consumer may exercise rights granted pursuant to applicable District laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Department of Mental Health Consumers’ Rights Protection Act of 2001, effective December 18, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-56; D.C. Official Code § 7-1231.01 et seq.).

 

2211.2As a condition of receiving a supported housing subsidy, each consumer shall sign a Program Agreement that includes the following requirements:

 

(a)If receiving a Home First Subsidy, maintain registration for permanent housing assistance through the DCHA (unless ineligible);

 

(b)Comply with the terms of the lease as required by District law;

 

(c)Provide required proof of annual income;

 

(d)Attend an orientation session scheduled by the Department within the first three (3) months of occupancy;

 

(e) Pay the Total Consumer Rent Payment (if applicable) for which he or she is responsible;

 

(f) Permit the CSA or other mental health provider access to his or her housing unit on a monthly basis as required for completing a Housing Safety/Quality Checklist and Home Visit Report pursuant to Subsection 2207.3;

 

(g)Notify the Department and CSA of any change in annual income or household composition within fifteen (15) calendar days of the change, so that re-certification and recalculation of the Home First Subsidy (if applicable), if necessary, can occur pursuant to Section 2210;

 

(h) Report any damages or problems in the housing unit to the landlord and CSA immediately after occurrence;

 

(i) Refrain from illegal activities or other acts that endanger the health or safety of the consumer or any other individual on the premises;

 

(j) Maintain the unit in a clean, safe, and habitable condition;

 

(k)Provide to the Department and the landlord at least thirty (30) calendar days in advance, a written notice of intent to terminate a lease or relocate from the premises;

 

(l) Absent a written waiver from the Department, maintain enrollment with a CSA or other mental health provider while receiving a supported housing subsidy; and

 

(m) Notify his or her representative payee of eligibility for and receipt of an supported housing subsidy, if applicable. 

 

2211.3The consumer is not responsible for payment of the portion of the rent owed to the Landlord that is to be paid through the Home First Subsidy as enumerated in the subsidy approval between DMH and the landlord.

 

2211.4Each consumer shall be responsible for damages he or she causes to a unit or any common area, in accordance with the terms of the lease.  Damages do not include normal wear and tear. 

 

2211.5If the consumer is receiving a supported housing subsidy other than the Home First Subsidy, the consumer must also comply with all of the requirements of that particular subsidy program.

 

authority

Sections 104 and 105 of the Department of Mental Health Establishment Amendment Act of 2001, effective December 18, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-56; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-1131.04 and 7-1131.05 (2008 Repl. & 2012 Supp.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 3175(April 25, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 7026 (July 29, 2005); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 6479 (May 3, 2013).