NAHP Lease Administration & Enforcement 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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The tenant must repair unit damage at their own expense or transfer to another unit

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The property manager must resolve maintenance deficiencies before collecting rent

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The tenant must pay past-due utilities or surrender their apartment keys

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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The annual process of increasing contract rents to current market rates

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The formal termination of a lease at its natural expiration date

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The execution of a lease renewal for an existing resident

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Fixed-term leases require more extensive income verification at each renewal

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Month-to-month agreements require a larger security deposit than fixed-term leases

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Fixed-term leases do not need to be in writing to be legally enforceable

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The tenant has repeatedly violated documented lease terms

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The tenant is marginally over-income following an annual recertification

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The new ownership prefers residents of a different demographic profile

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The tenant has lived in the same unit for more than five years

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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To screen tenants for income eligibility before allowing occupancy

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To verify the tenant's employment and rental history references

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To ensure the unit meets HUD construction and safety standards

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Immediately file an unlawful detainer action in housing court

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Reduce the tenant's rent to offset the cost of housing an additional person

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Transfer the tenant to a larger unit to accommodate the additional occupant

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

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When a landlord uses physical force or threats to remove a tenant from the unit

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When a tenant voluntarily abandons a unit without providing formal written notice

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When a court issues an order requiring a tenant to vacate within 24 hours