HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 6-11
Amending the Lease for Rent Changes (HUD Occupancy Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4)
Operative Text
A. Overview
Amending the lease for a change in rent provides the owner and tenant with an
accurate and up-to-date record of an increase or decrease in a tenant’s rent.
The lease is a legal contract between the owner and the tenant, which stipulates
the amount of rent the tenant is obligated to pay to the owner each month. By
amending the lease for changes in the rent, the tenant and owner are both aware
of the amount of rent the tenant must pay to the owner each month.
B. Key Requirements
1. Any increase in rent must be governed by HUD regulations and
requirements currently in effect.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. If the contract rent or assistance payment changes but the tenant rent
and utility allowance remain the same, the owner need only provide the
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).HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 6-11 establishes how rent changes must be documented in federally assisted housing. When a tenant's rent increases for reasons other than failing to recertify, the owner is required to provide at least 30 days' written notice explaining the reason and identifying which lease paragraph is being revised. The HUD-50059 or HUD-50059-A form serves as the official record of any rent change, and a copy must be placed in the tenant's file to keep the lease accurate and current.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 6-11, compliant operators ensure that any rent increase is grounded in current HUD regulations and that tenants receive written notice at least 30 days in advance whenever the increase is not triggered by a recertification failure. That notice identifies the reason for the increase and the specific lease paragraph being amended. When only the contract rent or assistance payment shifts but the tenant's share stays the same, operators provide the tenant with a copy of the revised HUD-50059 or HUD-50059-A and file a copy in the tenant's record.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 6-11 gives tenants in federally assisted housing the right to receive at least 30 days' written notice before most rent increases take effect, with the notice stating the reason for the change and the lease paragraph it affects. Tenants can verify that any increase is supported by a properly completed HUD-50059 or HUD-50059-A, which serves as the official addendum to the lease. Tenants who believe a rent increase was not handled in accordance with these requirements may raise the issue with their local HUD field office, a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, or a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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