How to Obtain LCO Housing

Term - lease is on a month-to-moth basis
Payments Due Under Lease:
(a) $200 security deposit
(b) $25 key deposit
(c) $15 monthly payment for water and sewer
(d) $5 late fee will be applied for payments not received by the 10th of the month.

The full security deposit and first month’s rent and water & sewer payment are due at the time of move-in. (Rent will be pro-rated if move-in is during the month) No agreements other than Payroll Deduction will be accepted.

Utilities - All Tenants must furnish their own utilities. This is the tenants responsibility unless you will be residing in a unit where we provide the utilities for a fixed monthly charge. (Elderly units, 16-plex, 4 plexes) Please note that you must maintain sufficient heat & electricity for your unit. Failure to do so is a lease violation & cause for termination. The tenant will be charged for any damages resulting from failure to maintain sufficient heat.

Redetermination of Rent, Dwelling Size & Eligibility - Recertification will be done once every two years on the anniversary of your move-in date, to determine continued eligibility. (unless there is a decrease in your income.) It is your responsibility to inform the Housing Authority of any changes to either your income or household size. Tenants claiming zero income will be required to report monthly.

Occupancy - This lease may not be assigned, and you cannot sublet or transfer possession. Boarders & lodgers may not be accommodated without our written consent.

Animals/Pets - No pit bulls or rottweilers. Only two pets per household.

Criminal Activity - Your tenancy may be terminated for any activity engaged in by you, any member of your household, any guest, or any other person under your control that:
(a) Threatens the health or safety of other residents or employees of the Housing Authority or other persons residing in the immediate vicinity of the premises.
(b) Threatens the right to peaceful enjoyment of their neighbors.
(c) Is engaging in criminal activity (including drug-related criminal activity) on or off the premises.

Inspections
(a) Move-In - Before you move in, we will inspect the unit, a copy of the results will be maintained in your file.
(b) Annual - An annual inspection will be conducted to ensure compliance.
(c) Move-Out - After you vacate your unit we will inspect and compare it with your move-in inspection. Any damages other than normal wear and tear will be charged to you.
(d) Law Enforcement - Housing Authority staff may allow entry to your unit by Law Enforcement officials with probable cause.

Legal Notices - Any notice required by this lease must be delivered in the manner prescribed by law.

Termination of Lease -
(a) Tenant may terminate this lease at any time giving at least 15 days written notice. The premises must be clean and in good condition. The tenant will be responsible for any damage until the keys are turned in.
(b) Housing Authority may terminate this lease by giving written notice as described in Section 10 with at lest 30 days for lease violations, 14 days for failure to pay rent, or a reasonable time commensurate with a situation which may cause threat to the health or safety of other tenants and our employees.

Abandonment of the Premises - If you are absent from the premises for 3 consecutive weeks without notifying the Housing Authority, we may deem the premises abandoned.

Liability of the Tenant - All leaseholders shall be jointly and severally liable for the full amount of any payments due under this lease.

Rules - Tenant must observe and comply with all rules and any violations shall be deemed a breach of this lease.

Modifications of this Lease - must be accompanied by a written rider to the lease and executed by both parties.

Violations - First violations of any of the items listed above will result in the tenant receiving a warning. Second violations result in the issuance of a lease violation. Third violation results in termination of the lease and tenant will be evicted.

Grievance Procedures - As Tenants you have the right to file a formal grievance if you believe that any of your rights have been violated. The Grievance Policy states the proper way for a tenant to file a grievance.

Move Out Procedures - Once you notify the Housing Authority of your intent to vacate, the Resident Service Department will contact you to schedule a move-out inspection. A copy of your Move-in inspection will be used to compare with your move-out. If there are any damages or garbage left behind, your security deposit will be charged. All charges will be itemized and you will receive a copy with any remaining deposit within 90 days of your move out date.

Insurance - The Housing Authority pays for insurance coverage to the dwelling. It is the renters responsibility to provide renters insurance if they desire to insure their personal belongings as these are NOT covered under the dwelling insurance. AMERIND is a Native- owned Insurance company that provides renters insurance.

Garbage Services - There are basically two types of garbage services provided. LCO TRANSFER STATION offers service for $2.00 a bag. Recyclables are free. The Transfer Stations is located 3 miles South of Hwy B on Hwy NN. LCO Logo bags can be purchased at the LCO IGA, LCO Conservation or the transfer station itself. BFI offers Weekly Curbside service. This is more convenient but the cost is slightly higher.

Maintenance - Maintenance requests can be made at the Housing Authority office. All Work Orders shall contain the following i nformation:

The date the order was taken
Resident's name and community
Project and unit number
Description of problem
Authorized entry in the event no one is home
All maintenance requests will be reviewed by the Maintenance Supervisor. Work order requests will be screened to determine if the resident’s account is in arrears. If the resident is in arrears, only emergency Work Orders will be performed.
If urgent work is necessary due to vandalism or other criminal activity, A Sheriff’s report shall be required before the work can be scheduled.
The tenant will be charged for all maintenance (other than routine) that has been caused by their abuse, misuse or neglect of the unit or appliance within the unit.
The tenant will also be charged for any damages to the unit caused by vandalism or other criminal activity. (The tenant is free to seek reimbursement from the perpetrator).
In emergency situations, the Housing staff have the authority and responsibility to enter the premises without the consent of the resident in order to protect the unit from damage.

Collections and Eviction

Payroll Deduction is strongly encouraged if employed through any Tribal entity. This ensures that your rent is always current and you don’t receive late fees.
Notices of Default - If tenant fails to make regular monthly payments, he/she will be sent past due notices. If tenant fails to respond he/she will be served a quit or pay rent notice which is the start of the Eviction process. They will have fourteen days to pay in full. If payment is not made a fourteen day termination notice will be served. At this time if tenant fails to pay or vacate the premises, they will be filed with the Sawyer County Court.

Obligations of the tenants- Under this lease you, the tenant agree to:

Abide by the policies set forth by the LCO Housing Authority.
Comply with the laws of the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe.
Comply with all obligations of applicable codes.
Keep the premises in a clean and safe condition.
Dispose of all ashed, garbage, rubbish, and other waste in a safe and sanitary manner.
Use all systems and appurenances in a reasonable manner.
Refrain from and require your household members and guests to refrain from destroying, defacing, damaging, or removing any part of the premises or any part of the Housing Authority.
Pay reasonable charges (other than normal wear and tear) for damages caused by you, your household, or guests.
Not disturb your neighbors peacful enjoyment of the accomodations.
Refrain from and require your household members and guests to refrain from illegal activity on or off the premises.
Make all reports required by this lease related to unit occupancy, unit malfunctions, damages, and unsafe conditions.
Pay rent and all other charges when due.
Remove all disabled and/or unregistered vehicles.
Maintain the lawns and shrubs on a regular basis

Obligations of the Housing Authority

We agree to maintain the premises.
We comply with requirements of applicable building codes.
We make necessary repairs
We keep the building in a clean and safe condition
We maintain the electricity, plumbing, sanitation, heating, ventilation, and other system appliances supplied by us.



→ *Where to start* → *If unit is accepted* → *Identification of the Parties & Premises* → Term → Payments Due Under Lease → Utilities → *Redetermination of Rent, Dwelling Size & Eligibility* → *Occupancy* → Animals/Pets → Criminal Activity → Inspections → Legal Notices → Termination of Lease → Abandonment of the Premises → Liability of the Tenant → Rules → Modifications of this Lease → *Violations* → Grievance Procedures → Move Out Procedures → Insurance → Garbage Services → Maintenance → Collections and Eviction → Obligations of the Tenants → Oblligations of the Housing Authority

	Where to Start Pick up an application from the housing authority. Fill the application out completely and then return it to the Housing Authority to start the review process. If the applicant is found to be eligible, his/her name will go on the list at the next Board of Commissioner's meeting. Once he/she reaches the top of the waiting list and a unit becomes available, an award letter will be received. A response to this letter is needed within three (3) days of receipt of the letter. If an applicant is offered a suitable unit or a unit within his or her designated community and the applicant refuses the unit, the applicant will remain on the waiting list without change of application date, and the unit will be offered to the next applicant on the list. If the applicant refuses a suitable unit the second time, his or her application will be dated the day of the refusal and put back on the waiting list according to the applicant’s points and new application date. If the applicant refuses a suitable unit the third time, his or her application will be classified as inactive and removed from the waiting list. If unit is accepted, these forms must be signed or verified at time of move in: (If Applicable) Rental lease - Please read the lease carefully; It is very vital to your occupancy; Breakdown of lease listed below. Copies of SS# ’s for all household members Proof of Income for all household members (includes any per capita income) *Proof of Medical expenses not covered by insurance* (elderly or disabled households only Drug Free Addendum - This form is an Addendum to your lease and expands on the drug related language in the lease. Release of Information - By signing this form you are authorizing the HA to request income/employment information. This information is used to verify your household’s income in order to ensure that you are eligible for assisted housing. Each member of your household who is 18 years of age or older must sign the consent form. Child Care Verification *Verification of Child Support* Verification of Self Employment Verification of Student Status Request for Removal From or Addition To Family Application for Transfer Breakdown of Lease *Identification of the Parties & Premises* - This will be the project, community, or address where you will be living. *Term* - lease is on a month-to-moth basis Payments Due Under Lease: (a) $200 security deposit (b) $25 key deposit (c) $15 monthly payment for water and sewer (d) $5 late fee will be applied for payments not received by the 10th of the month. The full security deposit and first month’s rent and water & sewer payment are due at the time of move-in. (Rent will be pro-rated if move-in is during the month) No agreements other than Payroll Deduction will be accepted. Utilities - All Tenants must furnish their own utilities. This is the tenants responsibility unless you will be residing in a unit where we provide the utilities for a fixed monthly charge. (Elderly units, 16-plex, 4 plexes) Please note that you must maintain sufficient heat & electricity for your unit. Failure to do so is a lease violation & cause for termination. The tenant will be charged for any damages resulting from failure to maintain sufficient heat. *Redetermination of Rent, Dwelling Size & Eligibility* - Recertification will be done once every two years on the anniversary of your move-in date, to determine continued eligibility. (unless there is a decrease in your income.) It is your responsibility to inform the Housing Authority of any changes to either your income or household size. Tenants claiming zero income will be required to report monthly. *Occupancy* - This lease may not be assigned, and you cannot sublet or transfer possession. Boarders & lodgers may not be accommodated without our written consent. Animals/Pets - No pit bulls or rottweilers. Only two pets per household. Criminal Activity - Your tenancy may be terminated for any activity engaged in by you, any member of your household, any guest, or any other person under your control that: (a) Threatens the health or safety of other residents or employees of the Housing Authority or other persons residing in the immediate vicinity of the premises. (b) Threatens the right to peaceful enjoyment of their neighbors. (c) Is engaging in criminal activity (including drug-related criminal activity) on or off the premises. Inspections (a) Move-In - Before you move in, we will inspect the unit, a copy of the results will be maintained in your file. (b) Annual - An annual inspection will be conducted to ensure compliance. (c) Move-Out - After you vacate your unit we will inspect and compare it with your move-in inspection. Any damages other than normal wear and tear will be charged to you. (d) Law Enforcement - Housing Authority staff may allow entry to your unit by Law Enforcement officials with probable cause. Legal Notices - Any notice required by this lease must be delivered in the manner prescribed by law. Termination of Lease - (a) Tenant may terminate this lease at any time giving at least 15 days written notice. The premises must be clean and in good condition. The tenant will be responsible for any damage until the keys are turned in. (b) Housing Authority may terminate this lease by giving written notice as described in Section 10 with at lest 30 days for lease violations, 14 days for failure to pay rent, or a reasonable time commensurate with a situation which may cause threat to the health or safety of other tenants and our employees. Abandonment of the Premises - If you are absent from the premises for 3 consecutive weeks without notifying the Housing Authority, we may deem the premises abandoned. Liability of the Tenant - All leaseholders shall be jointly and severally liable for the full amount of any payments due under this lease. Rules - Tenant must observe and comply with all rules and any violations shall be deemed a breach of this lease. Modifications of this Lease - must be accompanied by a written rider to the lease and executed by both parties. *Violations -* First violations of any of the items listed above will result in the tenant receiving a warning. Second violations result in the issuance of a lease violation. Third violation results in termination of the lease and tenant will be evicted. Grievance Procedures - As Tenants you have the right to file a formal grievance if you believe that any of your rights have been violated. The Grievance Policy states the proper way for a tenant to file a grievance. Move Out Procedures - Once you notify the Housing Authority of your intent to vacate, the Resident Service Department will contact you to schedule a move-out inspection. A copy of your Move-in inspection will be used to compare with your move-out. If there are any damages or garbage left behind, your security deposit will be charged. All charges will be itemized and you will receive a copy with any remaining deposit within 90 days of your move out date. Insurance - The Housing Authority pays for insurance coverage to the dwelling. It is the renters responsibility to provide renters insurance if they desire to insure their personal belongings as these are NOT covered under the dwelling insurance. AMERIND is a Native- owned Insurance company that provides renters insurance. Garbage Services - There are basically two types of garbage services provided. LCO TRANSFER STATION offers service for $2.00 a bag. Recyclables are free. The Transfer Stations is located 3 miles South of Hwy B on Hwy NN. LCO Logo bags can be purchased at the LCO IGA, LCO Conservation or the transfer station itself. BFI offers Weekly Curbside service. This is more convenient but the cost is slightly higher. Maintenance - Maintenance requests can be made at the Housing Authority office. All Work Orders shall contain the following i nformation: The date the order was taken Resident's name and community Project and unit number Description of problem Authorized entry in the event no one is home All maintenance requests will be reviewed by the Maintenance Supervisor. Work order requests will be screened to determine if the resident’s account is in arrears. If the resident is in arrears, only emergency Work Orders will be performed. If urgent work is necessary due to vandalism or other criminal activity, A Sheriff’s report shall be required before the work can be scheduled. The tenant will be charged for all maintenance (other than routine) that has been caused by their abuse, misuse or neglect of the unit or appliance within the unit. The tenant will also be charged for any damages to the unit caused by vandalism or other criminal activity. (The tenant is free to seek reimbursement from the perpetrator). In emergency situations, the Housing staff have the authority and responsibility to enter the premises without the consent of the resident in order to protect the unit from damage. Collections and Eviction Payroll Deduction is strongly encouraged if employed through any Tribal entity. This ensures that your rent is always current and you don’t receive late fees. Notices of Default - If tenant fails to make regular monthly payments, he/she will be sent past due notices. If tenant fails to respond he/she will be served a quit or pay rent notice which is the start of the Eviction process. They will have fourteen days to pay in full. If payment is not made a fourteen day termination notice will be served. At this time if tenant fails to pay or vacate the premises, they will be filed with the Sawyer County Court. Obligations of the tenants- Under this lease you, the tenant agree to: Abide by the policies set forth by the LCO Housing Authority. Comply with the laws of the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe. Comply with all obligations of applicable codes. Keep the premises in a clean and safe condition. Dispose of all ashed, garbage, rubbish, and other waste in a safe and sanitary manner. Use all systems and appurenances in a reasonable manner. Refrain from and require your household members and guests to refrain from destroying, defacing, damaging, or removing any part of the premises or any part of the Housing Authority. Pay reasonable charges (other than normal wear and tear) for damages caused by you, your household, or guests. Not disturb your neighbors peacful enjoyment of the accomodations. Refrain from and require your household members and guests to refrain from illegal activity on or off the premises. Make all reports required by this lease related to unit occupancy, unit malfunctions, damages, and unsafe conditions. Pay rent and all other charges when due. Remove all disabled and/or unregistered vehicles. Maintain the lawns and shrubs on a regular basis Obligations of the Housing Authority We agree to maintain the premises. We comply with requirements of applicable building codes. We make necessary repairs We keep the building in a clean and safe condition We maintain the electricity, plumbing, sanitation, heating, ventilation, and other system appliances supplied by us.
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