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Exhibit 6-2: Required RHS 515 Lease Provisions

HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 — Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · United States

*All leases for RHS 515 with Section 8 properties must contain the following information and provisions. Those provisions marked with an asterisk () are addressed in the HUD Model Lease for Subsidized Programs. See RHS Handbook HB-2-3560 for additional information pertaining to RHS lease requirements.

  • (i) ***** The name of the tenant, any co-tenants, and all members of the household residing in the rental unit;

  • (ii) ***** The identification of the rental unit;

  • (iii) ***** The amount and due date of monthly tenant contributions, any late payment penalties, and security deposit amounts;

  • (iv) ***** The utilities, services, and equipment to be provided for the tenant;

  • (v) ***** The tenant’s utility payment responsibility;

  • (vi) ***** The certification process for determining tenant occupancy eligibility and contribution;

  • (vii) ***** The limitations of the tenant’s right to use or occupancy of the dwelling;

  • (viii) ***** The tenant’s responsibilities regarding maintenance and consequences if the tenant fails to fulfill these responsibilities;

  • (ix) The agreement of the borrower to accept the tenant contribution toward rent charges prior to payment of other charges that the tenant owes and a statement that borrowers may seek legal remedy for collecting other charges accrued by the tenant;

  • (x) ***** The maintenance responsibilities of the borrower in buildings and common areas according to state and local codes, Agency regulations, and Federal fair housing requirements.

  • (xi) ***** The responsibility of the borrowers at move-in and move-out to provide the tenant with a written statement of rental unit’s condition and provisions for tenant participation in inspection;

  • (xii) ***** The provision for periodic inspections by the borrower and other circumstances under which the borrower may enter the premises while a tenant is renting;

  • (xiii) ***** The tenant’s responsibility to notify the borrower of an extended absence;

  • (xiv) ***** A provision that tenants may not assign the lease or sublet the property;

  • (xv) A provision regarding transfer of the lease if the housing project is sold to an Agencyapproved buyer;

  • (xvi) ***** The procedures that must be followed by the borrower and the tenant in giving notices required under terms of the lease including lease violation notices;

  • (xvii) ***** The good-cause circumstances under which the borrower may terminate the lease and the length of notice required:

  • (xviii) The disposition of the lease if the housing project becomes uninhabitable due to fire or other disaster, including rights of the borrower to repair building or terminate the lease;

  • (xix) The procedures for resolution of tenant grievances consistent with the requirements of §3560.160;

  • (xx) ***** The terms under which a tenant may, for good cause, terminate their lease, with 30 days notice, prior to lease expiration; and

  • (xxi) ***** The signature and date clause indicating that the lease has been executed by the borrower and the tenant.**

HUD Occupancy Handbook Exhibit 6-2

6/07

4350.3 REV-1

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