What are my responsibilities as a landlord in the Housing Choice program?
You have obligations to both the Housing Authority, spelled out in the Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract, and to the tenant, which should be included in the lease. Your primary responsibility to the tenant and KCHA is to maintain the unit and premises in accordance with Housing Quality Standards. For the Housing Authority, you will also: • Assure that the unit is leased only to those family members listed on the lease. • Assure that the total rent for the Section 8 unit does not exceed rents charged for unassisted units in the premises. • Assure that the family does not own or have any interest in the unit. • Enforce the tenant obligations listed on the lease, especially those involving illegal drug use and violent criminal activity. • Decide what utilities will be the tenant’s responsibility and what utilities will be included in the rent. You cannot: • Reside in the unit. • In most cases, be related to the tenant or their family (contact us for exceptions such as the tenant
