Lease Administration & Enforcement Flashcards

What does a 'cure or quit' notice require of a tenant?

Answer: The tenant must correct a specific lease violation within a set time period or vacate

A cure or quit notice gives the tenant a specific time period to remedy an identified lease violation; failure to cure requires them to vacate or face eviction.

In affordable housing property management, 'lease-up' refers to which of the following?

Answer: The process of marketing and filling vacant units to reach target occupancy

Lease-up is the marketing and leasing process used to fill vacant units in a new or repositioned property until full or target occupancy is achieved.

What is the key distinction between a fixed-term lease and a month-to-month rental agreement?

Answer: A fixed-term lease binds both parties for a defined period, while month-to-month agreements renew automatically each month

A fixed-term lease (e.g., one year) locks in the tenancy for a specified period, while a month-to-month agreement automatically renews each month until either party provides notice to terminate.

Which of the following is a permissible basis for denying lease renewal in a LIHTC property?

Answer: The tenant has repeatedly violated documented lease terms

Repeated, documented lease violations constitute a legitimate, non-discriminatory basis for refusing renewal, provided violations and notices are thoroughly documented.

What is the primary purpose of conducting a move-in inspection in lease administration?

Answer: To document the unit's pre-existing condition before the tenant takes possession

Move-in inspections create a baseline record of the unit's condition so that, at move-out, tenant-caused damage can be distinguished from normal wear and tear.

A property manager discovers a tenant has been subletting their unit without written authorization. What should the manager do first?

Answer: Issue a written notice of the lease violation and require the unauthorized occupant to vacate

Issuing a written violation notice is the required first step, giving the tenant an opportunity to remedy the situation while creating a documented enforcement record.

How is 'constructive eviction' defined in property management law?

Answer: When a landlord's failure to maintain habitable conditions effectively forces a tenant to vacate

Constructive eviction occurs when a landlord's neglect of essential maintenance or services creates uninhabitable conditions that compel the tenant to leave.