Eviction Prevention Sample Clauses

Eviction Prevention. All parties agree that early, consistent intervention with tenants who are out of compliance with their lease is key to avoiding escalating problems that lead to disruptions in the Project and evictions. The Parties agree to work together to find resolutions that avoid eviction of tenants whenever possible. Even in situations where a tenant is not currently enrolled in services, Service Provider(s) shall try to engage or re-engage tenants whenever possible through progressive engagement, motivational interviewing, or other means consistent with Housing First best practices in order to try to prevent eviction. Sponsor and Management Agent will promote collaboration and communication between Parties throughout tenancy, especially related to a pending or imminent eviction, by attending and facilitating meetings between the Parties as necessary and permissible, investigating questions and complaints, and communicating about Project policies and procedures. Sponsor will attend tenant-specific meetings, as needed, with Sponsor's Management Agent and the Service Provider(s) in effort to assist Eligible Individuals with maintaining their housing, and to work cooperatively with Eligible Individuals to meet their needs. The Service Provider(s) will provide specific support to Eligible Individuals who are settling an eviction action through a stipulated settlement, when all parties agree that supportive services will enable the Eligible Individuals to remediate the lease-violating behavior. The Service Provider(s) shall also work with Eligible Individuals in imminent danger of being evicted to avoid finalization of the eviction process through voluntary departure. The Parties understand that eviction is sometimes necessary for the safety and well-being of the community of residents. The Parties also understand the importance of minimizing tenant turnover and evictions, and minimizing Management related costs. In the event that an eviction is necessary, or an Eligible Individual(s) chooses to leave the Project voluntarily, the Parties shall work diligently to try to find alternate housing for the Eligible Individual(s) so that they may avoid homelessness.

Eviction Prevention. The County shall administer Strategy the Eviction Prevention Program to award funding to eligible recipients who are in need of one-time payment assistance with rent payments that are in arrears. Eviction prevention applies only to rental dwellings to prevent homelessness. Eligible recipients may seek assistance for rent payments in arrears that are equal to no more than six (6) months’ rent with a maximum grant funding award of $3,000. Applications for assistance under this program will be reviewed and approved based on a first-come, first- qualified, first-served basis. The recipient’s lease must be at least twelve (12) months. Case management services will be provided by Alachua County Community Support Services Department Social Services Division or referred to community social service agencies. Collaboration with local Continuum of Care (CoC) lead agency, landlords and realtors will be fostered to provide monitoring and improve program efficiency and effectiveness. The City and County funding priority for the Direct Program Services is the implementation of the Rapid Rehousing Services. The Rapid Rehousing Program to provide rental subsidies to assist eligible individuals and families with obtaining a lease on a rental unit, including from becoming homeless and help those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. Based upon funding availability the City and County may implement the Eviction Prevention Program to provide one-time payment assistance to eligible individuals and families with rent payments in arears that are equal to no more than six (6) months to prevent eviction. Operations Project Period SFY 2017/2018 (FY 18) Launch - July 2017 Funder(s) Inter-local Agreement: Alachua County - (SHIP & General Revenue) City of Gainesville - (SHIP) Program Services Oversight Responsibility Alachua County Community Support Services - Division of Social Services Program Budget $ - Total Budget $ - Operations $46,000 for one HF Social Service Coordinator ($23,000 County/$20,000+ City) $220,000 - Direct Assistance (3rd party payments on behalf of clients) ($100,000 City of Gainesville SHIP & $121,000 Alachua County SHIP) Staffing Resources One (1) Housing Focused Case Manager Approach Housing First Data Tracking Client Service Network (CSN) – Alachua County Case Management System (CMS) Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Agreements for Priority Access to Services GRACE Marketplace Dignity Village St. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ House Fa...

Eviction Prevention. Eviction prevention is designed to keep eligible individuals and families in their rental dwelling and to help them avoid entering into homelessness.