Common use of Authority Responsibilities Clause in Contracts

Authority Responsibilities. 1.) The Authority shall be responsible for repair of the Premises or building within a reasonable period of time after receiving notice from Tenant. If the damage was caused by Tenant, household members, or Tenant’s guests/visitors, then the cost of the repairs shall be charged to Tenant. 2.) The Authority shall offer Tenant alternative accommodation, if available, if necessary repairs cannot be made within a reasonable time. The Authority is not required to offer Tenant a replacement unit if the hazardous condition was caused by Tenant, household members, or Tenant’s guests/visitors. 3.) If the Authority cannot make necessary repairs within a reasonable time and if alternative accommodation is not offered, the Authority will ▇▇▇▇▇ the rent in proportion to the seriousness of the damage and loss in value as a dwelling. No abatement of rent shall occur if Tenant rejects alternative accommodation or if the damage was caused by Tenant, household members, or ▇▇▇▇▇▇’s guests/visitors. 4.) If the Authority determines that the danger to the life, health, or safety of occupants is severe, that the damage cannot be reasonably repaired, and that alternative accommodation has been rejected by the Tenant or has not been provided to Tenant, then this Lease shall be terminated.