Key Requirements — HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1

Any increase in rent must be governed by HUD regulations and requirements currently in effect.
HUD does not require an addendum for a change in the tenant’s rent.

NOTE: The printout of the HUD-50059 or HUD-50059-A serves as an addendum identifying the change in rent.

If the tenant rent increases for any reason other than a tenant's failure to comply with recertification requirements, the owner must give the tenant 30 days advance written notice of the increase. The notice must state:
- a. The reason for the increase; and
- b. That it revises the rent at the following paragraph(s):
  - (1) Paragraph 3 of the Model Lease for Subsidized Programs;
  - (2) Paragraphs 2 and 5 of the Model Lease for Section 202/8 and Section 202 PACs; and
  - (3) Paragraphs 2 and 4 of the Model Leases for Section 202 PRACs and Section 811 PRACs.
If the contract rent or assistance payment changes but the tenant rent and utility allowance remain the same, the owner need only provide the

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Section 1: Leases and Lease Attachments tenant with a copy of the revised HUD-50059 or HUD-50059-A. A copy of the revised HUD-50059 or HUD-50059-A must also be filed in the tenant’s file to reflect the correct gross rent and assistance payment (see paragraph 7-17 E) .