Housing Hope HCS-15-42-1213-198(1) 7/25/2016

of the HOME program. Therefore, the costs associated with the unit are ineligible. b. Leases Required for Rental Units - Leases are required for all HOME- assisted rental units and must be consistent with 24 CFR §92.253. c. Initial Rent and Utility Allowances. In establishing the maximum allowable rents, the Agency shall comply with 24 CFR §92.252(d). d. Rent Review during the HOME Compliance Period. The Agency shall establish rents for the HOME-Assisted Units that comply with the affordability provisions of 24 CFR §92.252. e. Tenant Protections and Selection. The Agency shall operate the project consistent with the provisions 24 CFR §92.253 regarding lease requirements, prohibited lease terms, termination of tenancy, and tenant protections and selection. F. Maintenance The Agency agrees to keep the Premises in good condition and repair; not to remove or demolish any building thereon; to complete or restore promptly and in good and workmanlike manner any building that may be constructed, damaged, or destroyed, and to pay when due all claims for labor performed and materials furnished therefor; to comply with all laws affecting the Premises or requiring any alterations or improvements to be made; not to commit or permit waste thereof; not to commit, suffer, or permit any act upon the Premises in violation of law; and to do all other acts which from the character or use of the Premises may be reasonably necessary to preserve and conserve its value. The Agency shall maintain the property as decent, safe, and sanitary housing in good repair in conformance with the Uniform Property Condition Standards, or such other on- going property standards as the City may require. Amended HOME Loan Agreement Housing Hope's Kennedy Court Improvement Project Page 24 of 53