ABANDONMENT:

When a resident leaves their apartment before the expiration of their lease or without proper notice, it is considered to constitute abandonment. Subsidy payments will be terminated as of the last date the resident occupied their apartment. Residents are obligated to pay the full market rental amount for the entire length of their lease.

Any property or possessions left in an apartment after a resident has moved out, either with or without proper notice, will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of at the expense of the resident.ABSENCE FROM APARTMENT:

HUD allows absences from your apartment for up to 60 continuous days for non-medical reasons. If you will be away from your apartment for 30 days or more, you must notify the management office in writing of your absence. Your apartment will be considered abandoned if you are absent for 30 days or more without informing management in writing, or absent for more than 60 days for non-medical reasons.

Absences from your apartment for more than 60 days must be for medical reasons or other extenuating circumstances. Written documentation must be provided to management as to the reason for the extended absence. If a resident is absent for 180 days or longer, the resident is required to provide written documentation from their medical provider that they will be able to return to their apartment within the next 90 days. If a resident does not return within the 90days specified in the medical verification, or the resident fails to provide medical verification of their ability to return to their apartment, the residents rent will go to the market rate rent as the resident will be considered to be occupying two households. *Please note that management will consider extenuating circumstances before moving forward to take possession of the apartment or before raising a residents rent to the market rate.

ALTERATIONS AND DECORATIONS:

The property staff has made every effort to make your apartment aesthetically comfortable and pleasing. We are certain that you will want to maintain the good condition of your apartment. Within the following guidelines, interior decorating is permissible. However, substantial alterations or remodeling are not permitted without express written permission from your Property Manager.

Ceilings:

Hangers or hooks may not be suspended from the ceilings. As an alternative, freestanding plant containers always provide pleasing decorating for your apartment. It is not acceptable for residents to change their light fixtures. This includes the installation of ceiling fans or other types or lighting fixtures.

Holiday and Seasonal Decorations:

DO NOT use flammable decorations at any time. The use of cut trees, greenery, and combustible ornaments is prohibited. You may use ONLY artificial trees and wreaths in your apartment. Please check electrical lights for any frayed wires. Entry door decorations may be hung, but should not cover the unit number. In the event of an emergency, unit numbers must be easily identifiable. Entry door decorations should not be larger than 12 inches in diameter. Seasonal decorations should be removed in a timely manner.

Common Area:

Decorations or pictures may not be placed in the common areas. Management will decorate common areas. Welcome mats are not to be placed in front of entryways because they may prove to be a barrier or tripping hazard for some residents and guests.

Walls:

Pictures may be hung in your apartment by placing a small strip of masking tape on the wall, then driving a small nail with a hanger-hook attached through the center of the tape into the wall. DO NOT USE molly screws or hollow wall fasteners. DO NOT USE self-stick mounting tape. These types of hangers are impossible to remove without damage to painted surfaces or to the wall itself. You may not use paint, wallpaper, or wallpaper borders to decorate your apartment. Residents are responsible for reimbursing the property for any damage as a result of the resident disregarding the above provisions, including labor cost to remove wallpaper or patch walls.

APPLIANCES:

The following information is for safe maintenance and care of the appliances in your apartment. Please contact the Management Office if you have any questions regarding the proper and safe operation of any of the appliances.

Dishwasher: (where applicable)

Only detergents that are designated for dishwasher use should be used in your dishwasher. Place sharp items so they will not damage the dishwashers seal. Sharp knives should be loaded with handles up to reduce the risk of cuts. Keep your hands away from the heating element during or immediately after use, as it becomes extremely hot and a burn is likely. Be certain to load only items that are dishwasher-safe.

Please try to conserve water and run your dishwasher only when it is full. Consider using the rinse only cycle for small or less-soiled loads.

Portable dishwashers are not allowed.

Garbage Disposal: The disposal requires a small amount of attention to provide you with trouble-free service. Several points should be kept in mind when operating your garbage disposal:

Never put your hands or fingers into the disposal.

The disposal should be used only when the COLD WATER is running.

Slowly feed in material and let the water run for a while. Make sure that you do not stuff the disposal full of food. This will cause the unit to overheat and malfunction.

After waste is removed, turn off the disposal, letting the water run a few seconds longer.

MOST IMPORTANT: Introduce only soft items to your disposal. Several items are not broken down well by the disposal. Items that should NEVER be put down the disposal are: banana peels, cabbages, celery, eggshells, bones of any kind, shrimp skins, cornhusks, hard fruit seeds or pits, rice or pasta, popcorn, and pan grease. Place pan grease in an empty can in the refrigerator. When the grease has solidified, cover the opening and throw it in the trash.

If the disposal becomes clogged, call the Management Office for a maintenance request. NEVER use drain cleaners of any kind in your disposal and never put baking soda in the disposal as it can harden.

Add ice cubes occasionally to keep blades sharp and the drain clean.

Add lemon rinds to minimize odors.

Materials that cannot go into the disposal should be carefully wrapped and put in plastic to avoid odor in the dumpster or trash room.

Range/Oven: Prompt and frequent care of small spills will prolong the time between major cleaning. Careful, regular cleaning increases the efficiency of any appliance. Most foods will cook satisfactorily without pre-heating the oven. Be sure to turn off all controls before cleaning. DO NOT use or spill oven cleaner on the metal trim. NEVER use gritty soaps or abrasive cleaners on any surface. When cleaning your oven follow the instructions on the oven cleaner. Please remember you should not put oven cleaner in self cleaning ovens as this could create toxic fumes and may be flammable.

Use proper-size pots for each heating element. If a small pot is placed on a large element, hot coils will be exposed, which may set fire to clothing or burn skin. DO NOT allow your clothing, skin, or any flammable object such as plastic to touch hot surfaces during and after use of the stove.

Do not use foil to line your drip pans. Foil can conduct electricity and give you a shock.

NEVER use your oven for warming or heating the room.

NEVER store food or other items in your oven.

ALWAYS keep the top of the range clear of all items when not in use. Use only pots and pans for cooking on the range top.

NEVER leave the range unattended while it is on.

Range Hood Vent: For those kitchens equipped with a range hood vent, the vent should only be run while cooking in order to minimize the noise for your neighbors.

Refrigerator: Over-packing the freezer compartment can cause ice build up in your freezer. If you see substantial frost or ice buildup, please contact the Management Office.

Before you start to clean your refrigerator, turn the temperature control off. Do not use soiled cloths, scouring powder, pads, or any cleaner containing bleach on any part of your appliance. Never use gritty soaps, abrasives, or heavy-duty cleaners of any kind on your refrigerator.

To clean the inside of the refrigerator/freezer, use one tablespoon of baking soda in warm water, rinse, and wipe dry.

Please be sure to turn the temperature control back on once the cleaning has been completed.

BALCONIES (where applicable) AND WINDOWS:

The Resident is FULLY RESPONSIBLE for anyone using the balcony. For safety purposes, please pay special attention to small children on the balcony. Also, please do not lean against the railings. We encourage you to fully utilize your balcony; put out a lawn chair, some plants (you may even try to grow some vegetables in flowerpots), etc. However, please do not use the balcony to store items or put upholstered furniture on the balcony. Nothing should be hung over or placed on the rails of the balcony.

Additionally, for everyones safety and enjoyment, the following are not permitted on the balconies or from the windows:

No barbecuing

No Smoking

No shaking mops or rugs, or sweeping over the edge

No hanging of laundry

No throwing of any trash or food

No feeding of any animals, including birds and squirrel

BATHROOM AND KITCHEN FIXTURES:

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