6-27 Briefing with New Tenants

• A. Overview

HUD does not require a briefing with residents prior to occupancy, but it is good practice for managers to incorporate this briefing as a part of their routine process. Holding a meeting prior to occupancy helps an owner ensure that new tenants understand the terms of the lease. It also gives the owner an opportunity to relay important information about resident rights, lead-based paint disclosure, house rules, and conditions for termination of assistance and tenancy. At the same time, information provided during tenant briefing topics gives tenants a clear understanding of the owner’s responsibilities and better enables tenants to fulfill their own responsibilities. The briefing gives the tenant an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the information being presented.