Cal. Civ. Code § 0770-03-01-.13
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FAMILY.
Operative Text
(1) A Family receiving housing assistance under this Program must fulfill all of its obligations under the I- ease with the Owner and the Statement of Family Responsibility. Failure of the Family to meet its responsibilities under the Lease or Statement of Family Responsibility may be grounds for termination of assistance by the Agency. Should the Agency determine to terminate assistance to the Family, provisions of rules for hearings under the Existing Housing regulations shall apply (0770-1-5-.39). Authority: T.C.A. §13-23-115 (18). Administrative History: Original rule filed July 13, 1982; effective August 12, 1982.
Under Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0770-03-01 § 0770-03-01-.13, families receiving housing assistance through the program are required to fulfill all obligations set out in their lease with the property owner and in the Statement of Family Responsibility. If a family fails to meet those obligations, the administering agency may use that failure as grounds to end the family's housing assistance. Any termination of assistance must follow the hearing procedures established under the Existing Housing regulations at 0770-1-5-.39.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 0770-03-01-.13, the agency—not the landlord—holds primary authority to terminate a family's housing assistance for lease or Statement of Family Responsibility violations. Compliant operators generally document any lease violations thoroughly and communicate concerns to the agency, since the agency's determination triggers the formal process. Owners should be aware that the hearing procedures at 0770-1-5-.39 govern how termination decisions are reviewed, which may affect the timeline of any assistance changes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 0770-03-01-.13 establishes that families in this housing assistance program have enforceable rights if the agency moves to terminate their assistance—specifically, the right to a hearing under the procedures at 0770-1-5-.39. Tenants who receive a notice of termination generally have the opportunity to contest that decision through the agency's formal hearing process. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services familiar with Tennessee housing regulations can help families understand what the Statement of Family Responsibility requires and what options exist if a termination is proposed.
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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