5331.1 By endorsing the monthly check from DCHA or accepting payments via direct deposit, the owner certifies compliance with the terms of the HAP contract. This includes certification that:
- (a) The owner remains the owner for the premises leased;
- (b) The owner is maintaining the unit and premises in accordance with HQS;
- (c) The contract unit is leased to the Family and, to the best of the owner's knowledge, the Family resides in the unit as the Family's only residence;
- (d) The rent to owner does not exceed rents charged by the owner for comparable unassisted units on the premises; and
- (e) The owner does not receive (other than rent to owner) any additional payments or other consideration for rent of the contract unit during the HAP term.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 7890 (June 29, 2012).