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UVIVIMUNVVEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Judicial District, County Of
CUMBERLAND
COMMON PLEAS No. 07- -7-712 C&J__
NOTICE OF APPEAL
Notice is given that the appellant has filed in the above Court of Common Pleas an appeal from the judgment rendered by the District Justice on
the date and in the case referenced below.
?uss??i FanLC 109-2-02 Jessica Brewbaker
ADDRES3-OF AEP' ANT CITY STATE ZIP CODE
2 West Penn Street A t Ste 112 Carlisle PA 17013
DATE OF JUDGMENT IN THE CASE OF (P/ainti%) (Defendarty
12119/0 7 lHousing Authority Cumberland County v. Famus
LT-0000381-07
This block will be signed ONLY when this notation is required under Pa.
R.C.P.D.J. No. 1008B.
This Notice of Appeal, when received by the District Justice, will operate as a
SUPERSEDEAS to the judgment for possession in this case.
Signature of Prothonotary or Deputy
FROM
DISTRICT JUSTICE JUDGMENT
was Claimant (see Pa. R.C.P.D.J. No.
before a District Justice, A COMPLAINT MUST BE FILED within twenty
(20) days after filing the NOTICE of APPEAL.
PRAECIPE TO ENTER RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT AND RULE TO FILE
(This section of form to be used ONLY when appellant was DEFENDANT (see Pa.R.C.P.D.J. No. 1001(7) in action before District Justice. IF
NOT USED, detach from copy of notice of appeal to be served upon appellee.
PRAECIPE: To Prothonotary
Enter rule upon Cumberland County Housing Authority
NOTICE OF APPEAL
appellee(s), to file a complaint in this appeal
Name of appellee(s)
(Common Pleas No. 771 ) within twenty (20) days after ice of rule or suffer entry of judgment of non pros.
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Sign of appellant or attorney or agent
RULE: To Cumberland County Housing Autltppellee(s)
Name of appellee(s)
(1) You are notified that a rule is hereby entered upon you to file a complaint in this appeal within twenty (20) days after the date of service
of this rule upon you by personal service or by certified or registered mail.
(2) If you do not file a complaint within this time, a JUDGMENT OF NON PROS MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
(3) The date of service of this rule if service was by mail is the date of the mailing.
Date: c,7frr , 20G"? JJ
ure o Prothonotary or Deputy
YOU MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT FORM WITH THIS NOTICE OF APPEAL.
AOPC 312-02
WHITE- COURT FILE TO BE FILED WITH PROTHONOTARY GREEN - COURT FILE YELLOW -APPELLANT'S COPY
PINK -COPY TO BE SERVED ON APPELLEE GOLD -COPY TO BE SERVED ON DISTRICT JUSTICE
PROOF OF SERVICE OF NOTICE OF APPEAL AND RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
(This proof of service MUST BE FILED WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER filing of the notice of appeal. Check applicable boxes.)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF ; ss
AFFIDAVIT: I hereby (swear) (affirm) that I served
? a copy of the Notice of Appeal, Common Pleas , upon the District Justice designated therein on
(date of service) 20 , ? by personal service ? by (certified) (registered) mail,
on
sender's receipt attached hereto, and upon the appellee, (name)
20 ? by personal service ? by (certified) (registered) mail,
sender's receipt attached hereto.
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Cumberland County Housing
Authority, Magisterial District No. 09-2-02
Plaintiff : The Honorable Jessica Brewbaker
VS. : MJ Docket No. CV-0000381-07
Russell Fanus, :CIVIL TERM DOCKET NO: {
Defendant D7 ?? a CCU'
Kindly allow RUSSELL FANUS to proceed in forma pauperis. I, Grace E.
D'Alo, the attorney for the party proceeding in forma pauperis, certify that I believe the
party is unable to pay the costs and that I am providing free legal service to the party.
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Opinion: Housing Authority of Cumberland County v Russell Fanus
The testimony at the hearing on December 18, 2007 established that Mr. Fanus
has been having many problems, beginning in the summer of 2006. While Mr. Fanus has
been a tenant of 2 West Penn since 1995, it has only been in the last year and a half that
he has begun to have problems. However, since the summer of 2006, the evidence
presented indicated that there have been at least 17 incidents of Mr. Fanus acting out and
intimidating or annoying the staff and residents of his apartment complex. These
incidents have ranged from music blaring very late at night, to Mr. Fanus yelling and
cursing, to him walking around naked, or trying to get into other apartments. Some of the
residents and staff have been frightened by these incidents, and are no longer comfortable
being around Mr. Fanus. The Housing Authority sent Mr. Fanus an initial eviction letter
in September of 2006, but agreed to hold off on the eviction if Mr. Fanus complied with a
given set of conditions, not the least of which being that he discontinue the difficult
behavior.
Unfortunately, it appears that Mr. Fanus' problems have only increased in recent
months. Mr. Fanus argues, through his counsel, that because the Housing Authority is
the recipient of Section 8 funds, it must comply with the American Disabilities Act.
While this Court agrees with that argument, the Act requires "Reasonable
Accommodation" on the part of the Plaintiff. According to the website of the Federal
Government, the test for "Reasonable Accomodation" has two parts: First, does the
request impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the housing authority, and
Second, would the accommodation require a "fundamental alteration" in the nature of the
provider's operations? (See, www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/disabilities). While the Court
believes that the Housing Authority had the obligation to provide some services for Mr.
Fanus, it also believes that it has met its obligation of Reasonable Accommodation.
The Housing Authority took steps to contact CPARC in order to obtain mental
health/mental retardation services for Mr. Fanus. Additionally, it has held off for over a
year in order to give Mr. Fanus an opportunity to come into compliance. The
implementation of regular services within the complex, just for Mr. Fanus, would present
an undue hardship (both financial and administrative) to the Housing Authority.
Furthermore, the actions of Mr. Fanus are causing increasing disruption in the everyday
living of the other residents, and this Court does not believe that the ADA requires the
continuation of such a result.
As a result, Judgment and Possession are entered for the Plaintiff.
It is so Ordered.
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t Jessica E. Brewbaker (Seal)
Date: 1 ?o'? Magisterial District Judge
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF: CMEBERLAND
Mag. Dist. No.:
09-2-02
MDJ Name: Hon.
JESSICA BRIMAKER
Address: 1 COURTHOUSE SID $ WING
CARLISLE, PA
NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT
PLAINTIFF: RESIDENTIAL LEASE
NAME and ADDRESS
rHOUSING AUTHORITY-CUMERLAND COUNTf
114 N HANOVER ST
CARLISLE, PA 17013
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DEFENDANT: VS.
Telephone (717) 240-6564 NAME and ADDRESS
17013 FFANUS, RUSSELL
ATTORNEY DEF PRIVATE 2 WEST PENN ST APT/STE 112
CARLISLE, PA 17013
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GRACE D'ALO L J
530 GREASON RD Docket No.: LT-0000381-07
CARLISLE, PA 17013 Date Filed: 11/30/07
THIS IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT:
Judgment: FOR P -AINTIFF
Judgment was entered for: (Name) HOUSING AUTHORITY-CU NBFJLLAeD
Judgment was entered against ANUS, RUSSELL
Landlord/Tenant action in the amount of $ 172.28 on 12/19/07 in a
The amount of rent per month, as established by the Magisterial District Judge, is $ (Date of Ju00 ent)
The total amount of the Security Deposit is $ .00
Total Amount Established by MDJOLLess • Security Deposit Applied
Rent in Arrears $ . 00=
Physical Damages Leasehold Property $ 00 - $ . 00=
ages/Unjust Detention
Dam $ eo - $
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Less Amt Due Defendant from Cross Complaint -
Interest (if provided by lease)
? Attachment Prohibited/ L/T Judgment Amount
42 Pa.C.S. § 8127 Judgment Costs
Attorney Fees
? This case dismissed without prejudice. Total Judgment
?E Possession granted.
? Possession granted if money judgment
? Possession not granted.
=$
$ Adjudicated Amount
.00
.00
$ 00
00
$ 00
$ 00
$ 102-29
$ 7o oe
$ 172.28
$
Post Judgment Credits
Post Judgment Costs
Certified Judgment Total
? Defendants are jointly and severally liable.
IN AN ACTION INVOLVING A RESIDENTIAL LEASE, ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL FROM A JUDGMENT FOR POSSESSION WITHIN
TEN DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT BY FILING A NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF COURTS
OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION. THIS APPEAL WILL INCLUDE AN APPEAL OF THE MONEY JUDGMENT, IF ANY. IN
ORDER TO OBTAIN A SUPERSEDEAS, THE APPELLANT MUST DEPOSIT WITH THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF COURTS THE LESSER OF
THREE MONTHS RENT OR THE RENT ACTUALLY IN ARREARS ON THE DATE THE APPEAL IS FILED.
IF A PARTY WISHES TO APPEAL ONLY THE MONEY PORTION OF A JUDGMENT INVOLVING A RESIDENTIAL LEASE, THE PARTY HAS
30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IN WHICH TO FILE A NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF
COURTS OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION.
THE PARTY FILING AN APPEAL MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF THIS NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT FORM WITH THE NOTICE OF APPEAL.
EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE FOR MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGES, IF THE JUDGMENT
HOLDER ELECTS TO ENTER THE JUDGMENT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, ALL FURTHER PROCESS MUST COME FROM THE COURT
OF COMMON PLEAS AND NO FURTHER PROCESS MAY BE ISSUED BY THE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE.
UNLESS THE JUDGMENT IS ENTERED IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE JUDGMENT MAY FILE
A REQUEST FOR ENTRY OF SATISFACTION WITH THE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE IF THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR PAYS IN FULL,
SETTLES, OR OTHERWISE COMPLIES WITH THE JUDGMENT.
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Cumberland County Housing
Authority, Magisterial District No. 09-2-02
Plaintiff : The Honorable Jessica Brewbaker
vs. : MJ Docket No. CV-0000381-07
Russell Fanus, : CIVIL TERM DOCKET NO:
Defendant 67- ITA 0,1vit (e'm
PRAECIPE WITH CERTIFICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
Kindly allow RUSSELL FANUS to proceed in forma pauperis. I, Grace E.
D'Alo, the attorney for the party proceeding in forma pauperis, certify that I believe the
party is unable to pay the costs and that I am providing free legal service to the party.
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
VS. NO. CIVIL TERMgg
FANUS, RUSSELL ?7 7101 l? VI ( TP r#4
Defendant : CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Grace D'Alo, Esquire, hereby certify that on December 26, 2007, a true and correct
copy of the foregoing NOTICE OF APPEAL was served by registered mail upon the
following:
Plaintiff
Chris Houston, Attorney for
Cumberland County Housing Authority
114 N. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
District Justice Jessica Brewbaker:
Jessica Brewbaker
18 N. Hanover Street
Suite 106
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Atty. ID #26146
MidPenn Legal Services
401 E. Louther St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 243-1968
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Judicial District, County Of
CUMBERLAND
NOTICE OF APPEAL
FROM
DISTRICT JUSTICE JUDGMENT
COMMON PLEAS No. 67- 77/,,? c4i
NOTICE OF APPEAL
Notice is given that the appellant has filed in the above Court of Common Pleas an appeal from the judgment rendered by the District Justice on
the date and in the case referenced below.
Fa.nus I 09-2-02 Jessica Bre,wbakl#r
2 West Penn Street Apt/Ste 112 Carlisle PA 17013
12/19/07 Housing Authority Cumberlanro County v. Famus
LT-0000381-07
LY when this notation is required under
C_
was Claimant (see Pa. R.C.P.D.J. No.
R.C.P.D.J. No. 1008B.
This Notice of Appeal, when received by the District Justice, will operate as a before a District Justice, A COMPLAINT MUST BE FILED within twenty
SUPERSEDEAS to the judgment for possession in this case.
(20) days after riling the NOTICE of APPEAL.
Signature of Prothonotary or Deputy
PRAECIPE TO ENTER RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT AND RULE TO FILE
(This section of form to be used ONLY when appellant was DEFENDANT (see Pa.R.C.P.D.J. No. 1001(7) in action before District Justice. IF
NOT USED, detach from copy of notice of appeal to be served upon appellee.
PRAECIPE: To Prothonotary
Enter rule upon Cumberland County Mousing thority appellee(s), to file a complaint in this appeal
Name of appellee(s)
(Common Pleas No. 4"- '7-21R 4CZJ ) within twenty (20) days after ice of rule or suffer entry of judgment of non pros.
Signature of appellant or attorney or agent
RULE: To Cumberland County Housing Autlippellee(s)
Name of appellee(s)
(1) You are notified that a rule is hereby entered upon you to file a complaint in this appeal within twenty (20) days after the date of service
of this rule upon you by personal service or by certified or registered mail.
(2) If you do not file a-complaint within this time, a JUDGMENT OF NON PROS MAYBE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
(3) The date of.'8ervice of this rule if service was by mail is the date of the mailing.
Date: 20bT
Signature Prothonotary or Deputy
YOU MUST 1NCLUDE'A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT FORM WITH THIS NOTICE OF APPEAL.
AOPC 312-02
WHITE -COURT FILE TO BE FILED WITH PROTHONOTARY GREEN - COURT FILE YELLOW - APPELLANT'S COPY
PINK -COPY TO BE SERVED ON APPELLEE GOLD -COPY TO BE SERVED ON DISTRICT JUSTICE
PROOF OF SERVICE OF NOTICE OF APPEAL AND RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
(This proof of service MUST BE FILED WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER filing of the notice of appeal. Check applicable boxes.)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF ; ss
AFFIDAVIT: I hereby (swear) (affirm) that I served
? a copy of the Notice of Appeal, Common Pleas , upon the District Justice designated therein on
(date of service) 20 , ? by personal service ? by (certified) (registered) mail,
sender's receipt attached hereto, and upon the appellee, (name) , on
,20 ? by personal service ? by (certified) (registered) mail,
sender's receipt attached hereto.
(SWORN) (AFFIRMED) AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME
THIS DAY OF 20
Signature of affiant
Signature of official before whom affidavit was made
Title of official
My commission expires on 20
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF: CIIMBERLAND
Mag. Dist. No.:
MDJ Name: Hon.
09-2-02
JESSICA BREMABER
Address: 1 COURTHOUSE SQ E WING
CARLISLE, PA
Telephone: (717 ) 240-6564 17013
ATTORNEY DEF PRIVATE :
GRACE D'ALO
530 GREASON RD
CARLISLE, PA 17013
NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT
PLAINTIFF: RESIDENTIAL LEASE
NAME and ADDRESS
FROUSING AUTHORITY-CUMBERLAND COUNT-Y
114 N HANOVER ST
CARLISLE, PA 17013
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VS.
DEFENDANT: NAME and ADDRESS
rFANUS, RUSSELL
2 WEST PENN ST APT/STE 112
CARLISLE, PA 17013
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Docket No.: LT-0000381-07
Date Filed: 11/30/07
THIS IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT:
Judgment: FOR PLAINTIFF
Judgment was entered for: (Name) HOUSING AUTHORITY-CU, MBZRLAND
Judgment was entered against FANUS, RUSSELL in a
® Landlord/Tenant action in the amount of $ 172.28 on 12/19/07 (Date of Judgment)
The amount of rent per month, as established by the Magisterial District Judge, is $ .00.
The total amount of the Security Deposit is $ .00
Total Amount Established by MDJ Less • Security Deposit Applied = Adjudicated Amount
Rent in Arrears $ . 00 - $ .00 = $ .00
Physical Damages Leasehold Property $ .00-$ .00= $ .00
Damages/Unjust Detention $ _00-$ _ 00= $ .00
Less Amt Due Defendant from Cross Complaint - $ .00
Interest (if provided by lease) $ -00
UT Judgment Amount $ -00
? Attachment Prohibited/ Judgment Costs $ 102.28
42 Pa.C.S. § 8127 Attorney Fees $ 70.00
? This case dismissed without prejudice. Total Judgment $ 172.28
® Possession granted. Post Judgment Credits $
Post Judgment Costs $
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Pos
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money ju
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s no sa Is ie by time o eviction.
? Possession not granted. ? Defendants are jointly and severally liable.
IN AN ACTION INVOLVING A RESIDENTIAL LEASE, ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL FROM A JUDGMENT FOR POSSESSION WITHIN
TEN DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT BY FILING A NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF COURTS
OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION. THIS APPEAL WILL INCLUDE AN APPEAL OF THE MONEY JUDGMENT, IF ANY. IN
ORDER TO OBTAIN A SUPERSEDEAS, THE APPELLANT MUST DEPOSIT WITH THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF COURTS THE LESSER OF
THREE MONTHS RENT OR THE RENT ACTUALLY IN ARREARS ON THE DATE THE APPEAL IS FILED.
IF A PARTY WISHES TO APPEAL ONLY THE MONEY PORTION OF A JUDGMENT INVOLVING A RESIDENTIAL LEASE, THE PARTY HAS
30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IN WHICH TO FILE A NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF
COURTS OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION.
THE PARTY FILING AN APPEAL MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF THIS NOTICE OF JUDGMENTITRANSCRIPT FORM WITH THE NOTICE OF APPEAL.
EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE FOR MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGES, IF THE JUDGMENT
HOLDER ELECTS TO ENTER THE JUDGMENT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, ALL FURTHER PROCESS MUST COME FROM THE COURT
OF COMMON PLEAS AND NO FURTHER PROCESS MAY BE ISSUED BY THE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE.
UNLESS THE JUDGMENT IS ENTERED IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE JUDGMENT MAY FILE
A REQUEST FOR ENTRY OF SATISFACTION WITH THE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE IF THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR PAYS IN FULL,
SETTLES, OR OTHERWISE COMPLIES WITH THE JUDGMENT.
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Date -,Magisterial District Judge
certify that this is a true an r ct copy o the record o the proceedings containing the judgment.
Date , Magisterial District Judge
Myro.cn_nc commission expires first Monday of January, 2012 • SEAL
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Opinion: Housing Authority of Cumberland County v. Russell Fanus
The testimony at the hearing on December 18, 2007 established that Mr. Fanus
has been having many problems, beginning in the summer of 2006. While Mr. Fanus has
been a tenant of 2 West Penn since 1995, it has only been in the last year and a half that
he has begun to have problems. However, since the summer of 2006, the evidence
presented indicated that there have been at least 17 incidents of Mr. Fanus acting out and
intimidating or annoying the staff and residents of his apartment complex. These
incidents have ranged from music blaring very late at night, to Mr. Fanus yelling and
cursing, to him walking around naked, or trying to get into other apartments. Some of the
residents and staff have been frightened by these incidents, and are no longer comfortable
being around Mr. Fanus. The Housing Authority sent Mr. Fanus an initial eviction letter
in September of 2006, but agreed to hold off on the eviction if Mr. Fanus complied with a
given set of conditions, not the least of which being that he discontinue the difficult
behavior.
Unfortunately, it appears that Mr. Fanus' problems have only increased in recent
months. Mr. Fanus argues, through his counsel, that because the Housing Authority is
the recipient of Section 8 funds, it must comply with the American Disabilities Act.
While this Court agrees with that argument, the Act requires "Reasonable
Accommodation" on the part of the Plaintiff. According to the website of the Federal
Government, the test for "Reasonable Accomodation" has two parts: First, does the
request impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the housing authority, and
Second, would the accommodation require a "fundamental alteration" in the nature of the
provider's operations? (See, www.hud.gov/offices/fbeo/disabilities). While the Court
believes that the Housing Authority had the obligation to provide some services for Mr.
Fanus, it also believes that it has met its obligation of Reasonable Accommodation.
The Housing Authority took steps to contact CPARC in order to obtain mental
health/mental retardation services for Mr. Fanus. Additionally, it has held off for over a
year in order to give Mr. Fanus an opportunity to come into compliance. The
implementation of regular services within the complex, just for Mr. Fanus, would present
an undue hardship (both financial and administrative) to the Housing Authority.
Furthermore, the actions of Mr. Fanus are causing increasing disruption in the everyday
living of the other residents, and this Court does not believe that the ADA requires the
continuation of such a result.
As a result, Judgment and Possession are entered for the Plaintiff.
It is so Ordered.
(Seal)
t Jessica E. Brewbaker
Date: Magisterial District Judge
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY IN THE COURT OF COMMON
HOUSING AUTHORITY, PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Plaintiff PENNSYLVANIA
v : NO. 07-7712 CIVIL TERM
RUSSELL FANUS,
Defendant
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and
notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing
in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you.
You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a
judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money
claim in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may
lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH
INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
401 East Louther Street, Suite 103
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)243-9400
or
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717-249-3166
Christopher C. Houston, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
114 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-0789
CUMBERLAND COUNTY IN THE COURT OF COMMON
HOUSING AUTHORITY, PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Plaintiff PENNSYLVANIA
v : NO. 07-7712 CIVIL TERM
RUSSELL FANUS,
Defendant
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Cumberland County Housing Authority, a/k/a Housing
Authority of the County of Cumberland, by and through its attorney, Christopher
C. Houston, Esquire, who avers as follows:
1
The Plaintiff is the Cumberland County Housing Authority, a/k/a Housing
Authority of the County of Cumberland, a public body and body corporate and
politic created and organized in accordance with the provisions of 35 P.S. 1541,
et seq. (the "Housing Authorities Law"), of 114 North Hanover Street, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania 17013.
2
The Defendant is Russell Fanus, an adult individual, of Two West Penn Street,
Suite 112, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
3
The Plaintiff is the owner of Two West Penn Apartments, which is located at Two
West Penn Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania (hereinafter "Two West Penn
Apartments").
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Two West Penn Apartments is a low-income housing development that was
acquired, developed and assisted under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, through
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
5
Two West Penn Apartments is restricted for occupancy by income eligible
individuals who are 50 years of age and older, mobility impaired, or disabled.
6
An eligible disabled person for occupancy in Two West Penn Apartments is a
person who: (a) has a disability as defined in Section 223 of the Social Security
Act (42 USC 423), or (b) is determined to have a physical, mental, or emotional
impairment that (1) is expected to be of long-continued and indefinite duration,
(2) substantially impedes his/her ability to live independently, and (3) is of such a
nature that such ability could be improved by more suitable housing conditions,
or (c) has a development disability as defined in Section 102 of the
Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (42 USC 6001(5).
7
The Defendant is a tenant of Two West Apartments, having commenced
occupancy on or about September 1, 1995. Attached hereto and marked as
Exhibit "A" is a copy of the Defendant's current Lease Agreement.
A , t a
8
Paragraph 16 of the Lease Agreement incorporates the Two West Penn
Apartments Tenant Handbook and House Rules by reference thereto (the
"Tenant Handbook")
9
The Defendant is in violation of Paragraph 61. of the Lease Agreement, which
states as follows regarding the Tenant's obligations under the Lease Agreement:
To conduct himself or herself, and cause other persons who are on the
premises with Tenant's consent to conduct themselves in a manner which
will not disturb Tenant's neighbors' peaceful enjoyment of their
accommodations and will be conducive to maintaining the project in a
decent, safe, and sanitary condition.
10
The Defendant is in violation of the following provision of the Tenant Handbook,
which is found on Page 9 of the Tenant Handbook:
Every tenant of this facility has the right to quiet and peaceful enjoyment of
the building. Quiet shall prevail after 10:00 P.M. until 7:00 A.M. If a tenant
or guest of a tenant repeatedly and substantially disturbs the peaceful
enjoyment of the facility, is found in non-compliance with the Lease or in
violation of the house rules, harasses or threatens assault of another
tenant, whether on or off Two West Penn property; disrupts the livability of
the building; adversely affects the health or safety of any person or the
right of any tenant to the quiet enjoyment of their unit or the building in
general; creates a hazardous, unsafe, unsanitary, or dangerous
environment for other tenants; or otherwise interferes with the manager of
this building, then that tenant (or tenant host of a guest creating the
disturbance) should be deemed to be in material non-compliance with the
lease and the tenancy of the tenant can be terminated.
Attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "B" is a copy of Page 9 of the Tenant
Handbook.
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The Defendant has repeatedly and substantially disturbed the peaceful
enjoyment of the facility by the Tenant's neighbors, disrupted the livability of the
building, adversely affected the health or safety of other tenants to the quiet
enjoyment of their unit, and otherwise interfered with the management of the
building, as follows, all of which occurred on or about the premises at Two West
Penn Apartments:
A. On or about July 28, 2006, the Defendant did make inappropriate
contact with a visiting nurse, thereby alarming her.
B. On or about September 6, 2006, the Defendant did grab a person
contracted to clean his apartment causing said person to be fearful.
C. On or about March 14, 2007, the Defendant did use foul language in a
loud tone against other tenants in the community room.
D. On or about March 19, 2007, at approximately 10:20 PM the
Defendant was yelling obscenities in his apartment annoying his
neighbors.
E. On or about March 21, 2007, the Defendant did yell, use foul language,
and pound on his walls between 10 PM and midnight causing his next
door neighbor to be fearful.
F. On or about April 1, 2007 at approximately midnight, the Defendant did
cause loud music to be played in his apartment, thereby annoying his
neighbors.
G. On or about April 18, 2007, between 9 and 10 PM, the Defendant used
strong profanity with another resident in the hallway of the building
causing the resident to be alarmed.
H. On or about April 19, 2007 between 10 and 11 PM, the Defendant
stood in front of the door to his apartment and yelled, thereby annoying
his neighbors.
I. On or about April 22, 2007 between midnight and 1 AM, the Defendant
was playing music loudly in his apartment, which was annoying to his
neighbor.
J. On or about May 25, 2007 at approximately 5 PM, the Defendant was
yelling and using profanity outside of Two West Penn Apartments and
when asked by the Plaintiff's night superintendent to keep his voice
down, the Defendant did use strong profanity in responding to the night
superintendent.
K. On or about June 9, 2007 at approximately 8:30 PM, the Defendant did
push his way into the night superintendent's apartment causing the
police to be summoned and the Defendant being cited for harassment,
disorderly conduct and defiant trespass.
L. On or about June 21, 2007 during the evening hours between
approximately 8 and 10 PM, the Defendant did use profanity and was
yelling, thereby annoying his neighbors and causing the police to be
summoned.
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M. On or about July 8, 2007 between 7 and 8 PM, the Defendant was
yelling and using strong profanity both inside and outside of Two West
Penn Apartments, thereby annoying the residents and causing the
police to be summoned.
N. On or about August 5, 2007 at approximately 2:15 AM, the Defendant
was yelling in his apartment causing the night superintendent to
contact him to ask him to stop; when requested to do so, he responded
with profanity.
0. On or about September 3, 2007 at approximately 10:50 PM, the
Defendant was yelling outside of Two West Apartments.
P. On or about September 11, 2007 between 2 and 3 PM, the Defendant
was yelling obscenities from within his apartment, which was loud
enough for a resident to hear him outside.
Q. On or about September 14, 2007 at approximately 8:20 PM, the
Defendant was in the community room and was banging items around
while other residents were in the room. The Defendant did threaten to
kill himself causing the police to be summoned.
R. On or about September 27, 2007, the Defendant was in the community
room and did yell obscenities in front of another resident, causing her
alarm.
S. On or about October 13, 2007 between 11 and 11:30 PM, the
Defendant was yelling obscenities and pounding on a neighbor's door,
causing the resident alarm.
T. On or about October 13, 2007 between 1 and 1:30 AM, the Defendant
was standing the hallway at Two West Penn Apartments while naked,
causing alarm to another resident.
U. On or about December 6, 2007 at approximately 6 PM, the Defendant
did threaten to punch another resident in the face, causing that
resident to be alarmed.
V. On or about December 14, 2007 at approximately 5 PM, the Defendant
did approach the night superintendent calling her "sweety" and moving
toward her in an offensive manner causing alarm to the night
superintendent.
W. On or about January 3, 2008 at approximately 7:15 PM, the Defendant
knocked on the Plaintiff's night superintendent's door and when she
answered and asked what he wanted, he said he "wanted' her, there
alarming her.
12
On or about September 11, 2006, the Plaintiff commenced an eviction
proceeding against the Defendant.
13
The Plaintiff employs a Supportive Services Coordinator for Two West Penn
Apartments who became involved with assisting the Tenant after September 11,
2006, in an effort to enable him to continue to reside in the facility by seeking out
appropriate support services to assist the Defendant in learning socially-
appropriate behavior.
14
The Plaintiff's Supportive Services Coordinator developed a Case Management
Service Plan which included having the Defendant learn socially-appropriate
behavior, which plan the Defendant accepted. Attached hereto and marked as
Exhibit "C" is the Case Management Service Plan.
15
The Plaintiffs Supportive Services Coordinator engaged the services of
Cumberland/Perry Association for Retarded Citizens (CPARC) to assist the
Defendant in fulfilling the Case Management Services Plan.
16
Attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "D" is a letter dated November 2, 2006, in
which the Plaintiff stated it was reversing its decision to proceed with the
Defendant's eviction with the understanding the Defendant would continue
working with CPARC.
17
Despite the Plaintiffs efforts to engage case management services for the
Defendant to enable the Defendant to modify his behavior, the Defendant
continued to behave in such a manner, as more particularly set forth above in
Paragraphs 11. B through I, that is in violation of the Lease Agreement.
18
On or about June 20, 2007, Plaintiff notified Defendant that eviction proceedings
would commence as a result of the serious incident involving an intrusion into the
Plaintiffs night superintendent's apartment, which occurred on or about June 11,
2007, as averred above in Paragraph 11. I.
19
On or about June 20, 2007 the Plaintiffs Special Needs Housing Coordinator
was assigned to work with the Defendant to assist him in finding other housing
and did meet with the Defendant's Supportive Service Coordinators from
CPARC.
20
In an effort to again enable the Defendant to continue to reside in Two West
Penn Apartments, the Plaintiffs Special Needs Housing Coordinator set forth in
writing to the Defendant's Supportive Services Coordinators at CPARC the
Plaintiffs conditions for Mr. Fanus to continue to reside in the premises.
Attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "E" is a copy of a letter dated August 13,
2007, from the Plaintiffs Special Needs Housing Coordinator.
21
The Defendant was specifically advised that the eviction process would continue,
if the Defendant's behavior continued or escalated.
22
Due to the continuation of the Defendant's behavior in violation of the Lease
Agreement, as set forth above in Paragraph 11, Plaintiff on or about October 26,
2007, advised the Defendant that it intended to initiate an eviction proceeding,
giving the Defendant ten (10) calendar days from the date of the letter to request
an informal hearing, in accordance with the provisions of the Lease Agreement.
23
The Defendant did not request an informal hearing in a timely manner and on or
about November 7, 2007, an eviction notice was posted on the Defendant's door
requesting the Defendant to vacate the premises due to the violation of the
Lease Agreement.
24
The Defendant has failed to vacate the premises and continues to violate
Paragraph 61. of the Lease Agreement and the Other Good Cause for
Termination of Tenancy provisions of the Tenant Handbook.
25
The Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601, et seq.) prohibits a housing provider from
discriminating against residents because of their disability.
26
The Act makes it unlawful for any person to refuse to make reasonable
accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services, when such
accommodations may be necessary to afford persons with disabilities equal
opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.
27
Although the Plaintiff acknowledges that the Defendant is a disabled person, the
specific nature of the Defendant's disability was never communicated to or
provided to the Plaintiff.
28
At no point in time did the Defendant request the Plaintiff to make a reasonable
accommodation in its rules, policies, practices or services to enable the
Defendant to continue to reside in the Two West Penn Apartments.
29
Despite Plaintiff not having received any specific request from Defendant to
make a reasonable accommodation, the Plaintiff unilaterally made an effort to
enable the Defendant to continue to reside in the premises, by engaging in the
following:
A. Utilizing its Supportive Services Coordinator to engage the services of
Cumberland/Perry Association for Retarded Citizens to assist the
Defendant with case management services;
B. Utilizing the services of its Special Needs Housing Coordinator in
providing additional services and recommendations so as to enable the
Defendant to continue to reside in the premises; and
C. On two separate occasions, deferring any eviction to enable the
Defendant to obtain the necessary case management services for him
to learn socially-appropriate behavior.
30
Despite not having been requested to specifically provide a reasonable
accommodation, the Plaintiff has in fact made reasonable accommodations to
the Defendant.
31
Despite the Plaintiff's accommodations to the Defendant, the Defendant poses a
direct threat to the residents of Two West Penn Apartments.
32
The Defendant has breached the Lease Agreement and the Plaintiff is entitled to
terminate the Lease Agreement and obtain possession of the Defendant's unit in
Two West Penn Apartments.
33
Paragraph 6.S. of the Lease Agreement provides that the tenant is "[t]o pay all
necessary legal fees expended by Management for enforcement of the
provisions of this lease agreement."
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment in
favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant and to grant possession of the
premises to Plaintiff, plus court costs and attorney's fees.
Respe,c*lly submitted,
Christopher C. 'Houston, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Housing Authority of the
County of Cumberland
114 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-0789
File: F: Houston: Fan us Complaint
I verify that the statements in the foregoing pleading are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
PaCS 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Christopher Gulotta
Executive Director
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING LEASE
ELDERLY PUBLIC HOUSING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS TO BE READ IN
DETAIL PRIOR TO SIGNING. THIS LEASE AGREEMENT ALSO PROVIDES
FOR CERTAIN WAIVERS, WHICH ARE SPECIFIED HEREIN IN MORE
DETAIL. IN SIGNING THIS LEASE AGREEMENT, YOU ARE INDICATING
THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND ANY AND ALL PROVISIONS
HEREIN.
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THIS AGREEMENT made this ? day of 20 j b
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and between THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE. COUNTY OF MBERLAND
(hereinafter referred to as "MANAGEMENT") and s ")`# f j ,)-_ __
(hereinafter referred to as "TENANT"): Management relying on the representations
made to it by Tenant as to Tenant's household composition and the employment and
income levels of Tenant and all members of Tenant's household; and in consideration of
the rentals herein reserved;
WITNESSETH: That Management does hereby lease to Tenant and Tenant does
hereby hire from Management, upon Terms and Conditions set forth herein, for the sole
use and occupancy of Tenant and members of Tenant's household named herein, the
premises known and described a follows (hereinafter referred to as "PREMISES")
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MEMBERS OF TFNANT'S HOUSEHOLD HAVING RIGHT OF OCCUPANCY:
EXHIBIT "A" 11/20/2003
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Term of Lease: Renewal Provisions. This Lease, and Tenant's right of
occupancy hereunder, shall commence as of .e , . , 20 (,'
and shall continue for one year, provided, however, that in the 46 ence of a notice to
terminate pursuant to Section 12 herein, this Lease will automatically be renewed for the
successive term of one (1) calendar month upon payment each month by the Tenant of the
rental in the amount and manner specified in Section 2 herein or in such amount and
manner specified in Section 2 herein or in such amount and manner as may be required by
an adjustment that may henceforth be made by endorsement at the end of this Lease in
accordance with the provisions of Section 3 herein.
2. Payments Due Under the Lease:
A. Rent for the period beginning and ending at
midnight 1 0 shall be $ f 0 k?: , payable not later
than ?,< x Thereafter, monthly rent in that amount of
$ ) ) \J r C? shall be due on or before the first day of each month.
The payment of the full amount of the monthly rent and other charges when due is
deemed to be a material term of this Lease for which repeated violations shall be
considered good cause for Management to terminate or refuse to renew this Lease. A
service charge of $25.00 would be charged for all rent not paid by the fifth working day
of the month. Any election by Management to terminate or refuse to renew this Lease for
serious or repeated failure of tenant to make full and timely payments, shall be in addition
to any late charges imposed under the terms of this Lease.
B. Utilities: Management agrees to furnish water, sewer, heat, electric
and rubbish removal for Project No. PA26-PO75-009. No charge shall be imposed for
providing this utility. Management agrees to furnish water, sewer, heat and rubbish
removal for Project No. PA26-PO75-005. No charge shall be imposed for providing this
utility with the exception that Tenant will be responsible for the expense of the electric
service. Management will not be responsible for failure to furnish this utility by reason of
any cause beyond its control. All utility services not expressly listed herein as to be
furnished by Management shall be furnished, by and at the expense of the tenant.
C. Management shall furnish Range and Refrigeration appliances and
shall provide routine Maintenance Services, therefore.
D. A schedule of Charges to Tenants for maintenance and repair beyond
normal wear and tear shall be posted in the Management office. Charges shall be due and
payable the first day of the second month following the month in which the charge is
incurred.
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E. Security Deposit: Tenant agrees to pay to Management a Security
Deposit not to exceed one month's rent or $50.00 whichever is more. The security
deposit is to be used by Management at the Termination of the lease toward
reimbursement of the cost of repairing any intentional or negligent dames to the dwelling
unit caused by Tenant, his family, guest, or dependents, and any rent or other charges
owed by Tenant. Payment of the security deposit is to be made upon occupancy.
Management agrees to deposit such security deposit in an interest-bearing account,
crediting such interest as may accrue to Tenant's security deposit. Management agrees to
return the security deposit, with such accrued interest as may have been earned, to Tenant
when he vacates, less any deductions for any of the cost indicated above. If such
deductions are made, Management will give Tenant a written statement of any such costs
for damages and/or other charges to be deducted from the security deposit. The security
deposit may not be used to pay rent or other charges while Tenant occupies the dwelling
unit. The Housing Authority will not return the security deposit if the tenant does not
provide a 30 calendar day Notice of Intent to vacate, has leased the unit for less than a 12
month period, or has not provided the Housing Authority with a forwarding address. If
the tenant transfers to another unit the Housing Authority will transfer the security deposit
to the new unit. The tenant will be billed for any maintenance or other charges.
F. Management shall comply with State Law requirements concerning use
of security deposit funds, their placement in interest-bearing escrow bank accounts,
accountability to Tenant for interest earned thereon, and all other obligations.
3. Determination of Rent, Dwelling, Size and Eligibility:
A. Tenant agrees to report any and all changes in family composition or
income to Management in writing within ten (10) calendar days of such change and to
furnish accurate information to Management annually at a time to be set by Management
as to family income, employment and family composition. This information shall be for
the use of Management in determining whether the rental shall be changed, whether the
dwelling size is still appropriate for Tenant's needs and whether Tenant is still eligible to
occupy low-rent housing. Tenant hereby authorizes Management to verify all sources of
income. Any predetermination made as a result of information thus furnished shall be
made in accordance with the approved Occupancy and Admission Policy, copies of which
are available in the Management Office.
B. Rentals fixed in Section 2 hereof or as adjusted pursuant to this Section
will remain in effect for the period between rent predetermination unless it shall be shown
that the Tenant has misrepresented or failed to report to Management the facts upon
which his rent is based, in which event Management reserves the right to redetermine the
rent retroactively as of the date of such misrepresentation or failure to report facts, and to
hold Tenant liable for any additional rent thus determined to be due.
The Housing Authority of Cumberland County will not reduce the public housing
rent for families whose welfare assistance is reduced specifically because of:
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Fraud; or
Failure to participate in an economic self-sufficiency program; or
Noncompliance with a work activities requirement
However, the Housing Authority of Cumberland County will reduce the rent if the
welfare assistance reduction is a result of:
The expiration of a lifetime time limit on receiving benefits; or
A situation where the family has complied with welfare program requirements but
cannot or has not obtained employment, such as:
The family has complied with welfare program requirements, but the durational
time limit, such as a cap on the length of time a family can receive benefits causes the
family to lose their welfare benefits
C. In the event Tenant's rent is re-determined pursuant to this Section,
Management shall mail or deliver a "Notice of Rent Adjustment" to Tenant in accordance
with paragraph 10 hereof. In case of a rent decrease, the adjustment shall be effective the
first day of the month following the change in circumstances, provided that the Tenant
has timely reported such change. In the case of a rent increase, the adjustment will
become effective the first day of the second month following the change, except that such
rent increase may be retroactive where there is a finding of misrepresentation in
accordance with subsection B herein.
D. If the Tenant is ineligible for continued occupancy because of a change
in income or family size, the Tenant shall not be evicted unless the Housing Authority 1)
has identified for possible rental of the family, a unit of decent, safe, and sanitary housing
at a suitable size available at a rent not exceeding 30% of adjusted income or 2) is
required to do so by local law.
E. If no unit of appropriate size exists, or becomes available in the
Development, the Tenant may be required to vacate the premises within twelve (12)
months after the family size no longer conforms to said occupancy limits. However, at
the end of said 12 month period, if the Tenant is unable due to special circumstances, to
find decent, safe and sanitary housing within the family's financial means and of the
appropriate unit size after making every reasonable effort to do so, the Director of
Operations or his/her designee, after investigation may permit the Tenant to continue in
occupancy for the duration of such situation. If Tenant is permitted to continue in
occupancy, the Tenant must recognize that the family has a continuing responsibility to
work with Management to obtain appropriate housing on the private market within
Tenant's financial means.
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4. Occupancy. Tenant shall have the exclusive right to use and occupancy of the
leased premises. Guests or visitors of tenant may be accommodated for a period of no
more than three (3) days in any one-month: not to succeed fourteen (14) days in a one-
year period. In the event tenant wishes to accommodate guests or visitors for a period in
excess of the limitations above, or to care for foster children, or to provide live-in care of
a member of the tenant's family, tenant must notify Management in writing, stating the
reasons for such extended accommodations and obtain Management's approval of such
arrangements. Management's decision shall be final.
5. Obligations of Management. Management shall have the following obligations
under this Lease Agreement:
A. To maintain the premises and the project in decent, safe and sanitary
conditions;
B. To comply with requirement of applicable building codes, housing
codes, and HUD regulations materially affecting health and safety;
C. To make necessary repairs to the premises;
D. To keep project buildings, facilities and common areas not otherwise
assigned to the Tenant for maintenance and upkeep, in a clean and
safe condition.
E. To maintain in good and safe working order and condition electrical,
plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, and other facilities and
appliances, supplied or required to be supplied by Management;
F. To accept rental money without regard to any other charges owed by
Tenant to Management and to seek separate legal remedy by the
collection of any other charges which may accrue to Management
from Tenant.
6. Obligation of Tenant. Tenant shall have the following obligations under this
Lease Agreement:
A. Not to assign the lease or sub-lease the premises.
B. Not to provide accommodations for boarders or lodgers. Boarders
or lodgers shall be defined to be any persons who stay overnight in
excess of three (3) days in any one-month or fourteen (14) days in
any one year period.
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C. To use the premises solely as a private dwelling for Tenant and
Tenant's household as identified in the Lease, and not to use or permit
its use for any other purpose.
D. To abide by necessary and reasonable regulations promulgated by
the Management for the benefit and well-being of the Housing project
and the Tenants, which Handbook shall be posted in the Management
Office and which are incorporated by reference in this Lease; violation
of the provisions and regulations of the Handbook constitutes a
violation of this Lease.
E. To comply with all obligations imposed upon Tenants by applicable
provisions of building and housing codes materials affecting health
and safety.
F. To keep the premises and such other areas as may be assigned to
Tenant for Tenant's exclusive use, in a clean and safe condition.
Tenant is also required to keep stove and refrigerator clean and free
from grease.
G. The lessee is required to make arrangements to have the
electric companies directly notify the Cumberland County Housing
Authority in the event these utilities are shut-off because of the
failure to pay monthly bills, tenant will be evicted immediately.
H. To dispose of all ashes, garbage, rubbish, and other waste from the
premises in a sanitary and safe manner. On-site dumpsters are for
daily trash only. All large furniture, appliances, etc., must be hauled
away at tenant's expense.
I. To use only in a reasonable manner all electrical, plumbing, sanitary,
heating, ventilating, and other facilities and appurtenances.
To refrain from, and to cause Tenant's household and guests to refrain
from destroying, defacing, damaging, or removing any part of the
premises or project;
K. To pay reasonable charges (other than for wear and tear) for the
repair of damages to the premises, project buildings, facilities or
common areas caused by Tenant, Tenant's household or guests in
accordance with a schedule of charges as posted in the Management
Office.
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L. To conduct himself or herself, and cause other persons who are on the
the premises with Tenant's consent to conduct themselves in a manner
which will not disturb Tenant's neighbors' peaceful enjoyment of their
accommodations and will be conducive to maintaining the project in a
decent, safe and sanitary condition.
M. (1) Management shall terminate the tenancy if Management
determines that any member of the household has ever been
convicted of drug-related criminal activity for manufacture or
production of methamphetamine on the premises of federally-
assisted housing.
(2) The Lease shall be terminated for any drug-related criminal
activity engaged in, on or off the premises by any Tenant, member
of Tenant's household or guest, and any such activity engaged
in on the premises by any other person under the Tenant's control.
(3) Management may evict a family when Management determines
that a household member is illegally using a drug or when
Management determines that a pattern of illegal use of a drug
interferes with the health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment by
other residents.
(4) Any criminal activity by a covered person that threatens the health,
safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of the premises by other
residents (including Management Staff residing on the premises) or
threatens the health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of their
residences by persons residing in the immediate vicinity of the
premises is grounds for termination of tenancy.
(5) Management may terminate the Lease if a Tenant is fleeing to
prosecution, or custody or confinement after conviction, for a
crime, or attempt to commit a crime, that is a felony under the laws
of the place from which the individual flees; or violating a
condition of probation or parole imposed under federal or state
law.
(6) Management may evict the Tenant by judicial action for criminal
activity in accordance with this section if Management determines
that the covered person has engaged in the criminal activity,
regardless of whether the covered person has been arrested or
convicted for such activity and without satisfying the standard or
proof used for a criminal conviction.
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(7) For purposes of this section, covered person means a Tenant, any
member of the Tenant's household, a guest or another person under
the Tenant's control.
(8) Drug-related criminal activity means the illegal manufacture, sale,
distribution, or use of a drug, or the possession of a drug with
intent to manufacture, sell, distribute or use the drug.
(9) Tenancy may be terminated if Management determines that a
Household member has:
a. Engaged in abuse or a pattern of abuse of alcohol that
threatens the health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment
of the premises by other residents; or
b. Furnished false or misleading information concerning
illegal drug use, alcohol abuse, or rehabilitation of illegal
drug users or alcohol abusers.
(10) It is agreed and understood that Management has adopted a "one
strike, you're out" or "zero tolerance" policy with respect to
violations of Lease terms, regarding criminal activity
that impacts upon the health, safety, right to peaceful enjoyment of
the premises by other residents. In that regard, a single violation
of any of the provisions of the Lease that related to criminal
activity shall be deemed a serious violation and a material non-
compliance with the Lease and good cause for termination of
tenancy.
N. To permit Management, pursuant to the provisions of Section 10,
entrance to the premises for the purpose of performing periodic
inspections, routine maintenance, for making improvements or
repairs, or to show the premises for re-leasing, (see 10 (A) of this
Agreement).
0. To promptly notify Management of known need for any repairs to
the leased premises, particularly of conditions hazardous to life,
health or safety of the occupants; and to notify Management of
known unsafe conditions in, the common areas and grounds of the
project which may lead to damage or injury.
P. To give Management notice in writing when the premises are to be
vacant for two weeks or more; such notice shall not render
Management responsible for any personal property of any nature or
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description left in or on the leased premises during Tenant's absence.
Q. To follow all rules and regulations prescribed by the Management,
incorporated herein by this reference thereto, concerning the use
and care of the premises and of any common or community space
in the development.
R. Not to make any repairs or alterations without the written concent of
the Management; not to display any signs whatsoever; not to use
tacks, nails, or screws or other fasteners in any part inside or outside
the premises, or to affix, attach, or in any manner erect, construct or
install poles, pipes, rods, or wires to any part inside or outside of the
premises, including but not limited to the use of tacks, nails or other
fasteners or cement for the laying of. carpet, rugs or linoleum on the
floor of Tenant's dwelling unit, except in the manner prescribed by
the Management.
S. To pay all necessary legal fees expended by Management for
enforcement of the provisions of this lease agreement.
T. Not to display, use, or possess or allow members of Tenant's house-
hold or guest to display, use or possess any firearms (operable or
inoperable), or other offensive weapons as defined by the laws and
courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania anywhere in the unit or
elsewhere on the property of the Authority.
7. Housing Rights Provided By the Violence Against Women Act
A. Tenant will not be evicted solely on the basis of being or having been a
victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or
stalking.
B. An incident or incidents of actual or threatened domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault or stalking will not be construed as a
serious or repeated violation of the lease by the victim or threatened
victim of that violence and shall not be good cause for terminating the
assistance, tenancy, or occupancy rights of the victim of such violence.
C. Criminal activity directly relating to domestic violence, dating
violence, sexual assault or stalking engaged in by a member of tenant's
household or any guest or other person under the tenant's control shall
not be cause for termination of the tenancy or occupancy rights, if the
tenant or an immediate member of the tenant's family is the victim of
that domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking. However, in
implementing the termination clause:
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1. The unlawful occupant or tenant who engages in criminal acts of
violence to family members or others may be evicted without
terminating assistance or evicting victimized lawful occupants.
2. Management is authorized to honor court orders regarding rights of
access or control of the property.
Nothing limits the ability of Management to evict for other good
cause set forth elsewhere in this lease unrelated to the incident or
incidents of domestic violence.
4. Nothing prohibits termination or eviction of a tenant if
Management can demonstrate an actual and imminent threat to
other tenants or those employed at or providing service to the
property if that tenant is not evicted.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede any
provision of any Federal, State, or local law that provides greater
protection for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual
assault or stalking.
D. Tenant agrees to provide certification on a form to be provided, within
14 business days of request by Management, that the individual is a
victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or
stalking, and that the incident or incidents in question are bona fide
incidents of actual or threatened abuse. Failure to return the form
within the prescribed time period would allow Management to evict
for violation of this lease. The certification requirement may
alternatively be satisfied by either:
Providing Management with documentation signed by an employee,
agent, or volunteer of a victim service provider, an attorney, or a
medical professional, from whom the victim has sought assistance
in addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or
stalking, or the effects of the abuse, in which the professional
attests under penalty of perjury (28 U.S.C. § 1746) to the
professional's belief that the incident or incidents in question are
bona fide incidents of abuse, and the victim of domestic violence,
dating violence or stalking has signed and attested to the
documentation; or
2. Producing a Federal, State, tribal, territorial, or local police or court
record.
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8. Defects Hazardous to Life, Health or Safety.
In the event that the premises are damaged to the extent that conditions are
created which are hazardous to life, health or safety of the occupants:
A. Tenant shall immediately notify Management of the damage;
B. Management shall be responsible for repair of the unit within a
reasonable time; provided, that if the damage was caused by Tenant,
Tenant's household or guests, the reasonable cost of the repairs shall
be charged to Tenant;
C. Management shall offer standard alternative accommodations if
available, in circumstances where necessary repairs cannot be made
within a reasonable time, except if repairs are required if the damage
was caused by Tenant, Tenant's household or guests.
9. Pre-Occupancy and Pre-Termination Inspections
A. Management and Tenant or Tenant's representative shall inspect the
premises prior to commencement of occupancy by Tenant. Manage-
ment shall furnish Tenant with a written statement of the condition
of the premises, the dwelling unit and the equipment provided with
the unit. The statement shall be signed by Management in the
Tenant's folder.
B. At the time Tenant vacated, Management shall inspect the unit and
shall furnish Tenant with a statement of any charges to be made in
accordance with sub-section 6 (K). Management shall notify Tenant
of the inspection, and Tenant and/or Tenant's representative may
join in such inspection unless Tenant's representative may join in
such inspection unless Tenant vacates the premises without prior
notice of Management.
10. Entry of Premises During Tenancy
A. Management shall, upon reasonable advance notification to Tenant,
be permitted to enter the dwelling unit during reasonable hours for
the purpose of performing routine inspections and maintenance,
(Including extermination services) for making improvements or
repairs, or to show the premises for re-leasing. A written statement
specifying the purpose of Management entry delivered at least two
days before such entry shall be considered reasonable advance
notification.
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B. Management may enter the premises at any time without advance
notification where there is reasonable cause to believe that an
emergency exists.
C. In the event that the Tenant and all adult members of Tenant's
household are absent from the premises at the time of entry, Manage-
ment shall leave on the premises a written statement specifying the
date, time and purpose of entry prior to leaving the premises.
11. Procedures of Giving Notice
A. Except as provided in Section 9, notice to Tenant shall be in writing
and delivered to Tenant or to an adult member of Tenant's household
residing in the dwelling or sent by prepaid first-class mail, properly
addressed to Tenant.
B. Notice of Management shall be in writing, delivered to the Project
Office or Management Central Office or sent by prepaid first-class
mail, properly addressed.
12. Procedures for Termination of Lease
A. Management shall not terminate or refuse to renew this Lease other
than for serious or repeated violation of material terms of the Lease
such as failure to make payments due under the Lease or to fulfill
the Tenant obligations set forth in Section 6 herein, or for other
good cause.
B. Management shall give written notice of the proposed termination of
the Lease of.
1. Fourteen (14) days in the case of failure to pay rent.
2. A reasonable period of time considering the seriousness of the
situation (but not to exceed thirty (30) days):
A. If the health or safety of other residents, Management
employees, or persons residing in an immediate vicinity of
the premises is threatened; or
B. If any member of the household is engaged in any drug-
related criminal activity or violent criminal activity; or
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C. If any member of the household has been convicted of a
felony; or
3. Thirty (30) days in any other case.
C. (1) The Notice of Termination to Tenant shall state specific reasons
for the termination, and shall inform Tenant of his or her right to
make such reply as he or she may wish, and of Tenant's right to
examine Authority documents directly relevant to the termination
or eviction.
(2) When the Authority is required to offer Tenant the opportunity for
A grievance hearing, the notice shall also inform Tenant of the
right to request such a hearing with the Director of Operations
within ten (10) working days of receiving the original termination
notice. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Tenant shall have no
right to request a hearing in cases involving cases of termination of
tenancy for:
A. Any criminal activity that threatens the health, safety, or right
to peaceful enjoyment of the premises of other residents or
employees of Management;
B. Any violent or drug-related criminal activity on or off such
premises; or
C. Any criminal activity that resulted in a felony conviction of a
household member.
D. Upon expiration of the applicable notice period as set forth in the
written notice provided to the Tenant, set forth in Paragraph B above,
and if applicable, upon failure of Tenant to request a hearing with the
Director of Operations, as set forth in Paragraph B above, then
management shall give written notice specifying that if Tenant fails to
vacate the premises within the applicable period, set forth herein,
appropriate action will be brought against the Tenant, and the Tenant
may be required to pay the costs of court and attorney's fees. The
notice to vacate or quite shall provide that:
1. In case of failure of the Tenant to satisfy any rent reserved
and due, the notice shall specify that Tenant shall remove
within ten (10) days from the date of service of the notice;
and
2. In case of breach of any of the conditions of the Lease,
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except for the payment of rent, the notice shall specify that
Tenant shall remove within fifteen (15) days from the date
of service thereof.
E. If a Tenant is late in paying the rent three (3) times in a one-year
period, the Housing Authority may not renew a Lease with Tenant.
13. Grievance Procedure
All disputes concerning the obligations of the Tenant or management
under this lease, except the proceedings pursuant to an action in ejectment, shall be
processed and resolved pursuant to the grievance procedure of management in effect at
the time such grievances or appeal arises, which procedures are to be posted in the
management office and/or incorporated herein by reference.
14. Waiver
By failure to exercise any available right or remedy as is provided herein,
neither Management nor tenant shall waive the right to do so at a later date for similar or
other causes.
15. Modifications
Any modification of this lease shall be accomplished by a written rider to
the lease executed by Management and Tenant, except for rent re-determinations, which
are to be accomplished by the procedures in Section 3 herein and schedules of special
charges for services, repairs and utilities and rules and regulation which are incorporated
in the lease by reference, which are to be publicly posted in a conspicuous manner in the
Project Office and shall be furnished to Tenant on request. In such schedules, rules and
affected Tenant setting for the proposed modification, the reasons therefore and provide
the Tenant an opportunity to present written comments which shall be considered by
Management prior to the effective date of the proposed modifications.
16. The "Tenant Handbook and House Rules" of the Development are
incorporated herein by reference, as if set forth in their entirety, and are a dwelling lease
addendum provided to the Tenant prior to lease signing.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hand and
seals the day and year first above written.
Witness
Witness
file: srlease.doc
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF
THE COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
By
Tenant
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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
In accordance with Paragraph 6 of the Dwelling Lease, the following Management
regulations shall apply:
Management shall retain the responsibility for care and upkeep of lawns, snow
removal and those maintenance items in areas that are considered public or
common space.
2. Nothing whatsoever shall be thrown from the windows or swept or thrown out
of the doors of any dwellings.
Tenants shall not make any alterations or repairs to the premises or to the
equipment therein, and shall not install any additional locks or fixtures without
having obtained the prior consent of Management in writing. In addition, all
electrical wiring shall be done or supervised by Management.
4. Tenants shall not permit their children or visiting children to play on community
areas not provided for such purposes.
5. Sidewalks, stairways, shall not be obstructed, nor used for any purpose other
than to exit from or enter dwellings.
6. Tenants shall report immediately to the Management Office and to the
appropriate health authorities any case of infections or contagious diseases
occurring in the premises.
7. Tenants shall not carry on any business or display signs of any type in or about the
premises.
Tenants shall not keep or use flammable materials in the premises or storage
rooms.
9. Tenants shall not burn trash or start fires of any type on the premises.
10. Management in all cases shall retain the right to control and prevent access into
the buildings and grounds of all persons whom it considers undesirable.
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11. If at the termination of the Lease for any reason, Tenants vacate the premises
leaving behind and abandoning any personal property including furniture,
clothing or any other personal effects, Management will dispose of such property.
The cost of such disposition shall be charged to the Tenant. This action shall
apply only in those cases where prompt disposition of abandoned property is
required in order to rent a vacated unit and is not to be utilized as a distraint for
rent or other charges.
12. Management shall not be responsible for articles left with any of its employees.
13. Any automobile or other vehicle owned by or used by a tenant or member of his
family shall be parked only in parking areas designated by Management.
Abandoned cars or other motor vehicles shall be towed at the owner's expense
following proper legal notification. All tenant's cars must have a parking sticker
displayed on rear bumper, must have valid inspection and registration,
and must be operable, otherwise vehicle will be subject to towing at the owner's
expense following proper legal notification. Vehicles are to be pulled into
parking spaces, not to be backed into spaces.
14. Tenant shall pay all necessary legal fees expended by Management for enforce-
ment of the provisions of this Lease Agreement.
15. The TENANT is permitted to keep common household pets in his/her dwelling
unit (subject to the provisions in 24 CFR Part 942 and the pet rules promulgated
under 24 CFR Part 942). Any pet rules promulgated by the LANDLORD are
attached hereto and incorporated hereby. The TENANT agrees to comply with
these rules. A violation of these rules may be grounds for removal of the pet or
termination of the TENANT'S (pet owner's) tenancy (or both), in accordance
with the provisions of 24 CFR Part 243 and applicable regulations and State or
local law. These regulations include 24 CFR Part 966 (Lease and Grievance
Procedures) and provisions governing the termination of tenancy under the
Section 8 housing assistance payments and project assistance payments programs.
Note: Part 942 does not apply to animals that are used to assist the handicapped
who reside in the project or who visit the project.
(Optional): The LANDLORD may after reasonable notice to the TENANT and
during reasonable hours, enter and inspect the premises. Entry and inspection
is permitted only if the LANDLORD ha received a signed, written complaint
alleging or the LANDLORD has reasonable grounds to believe that the conduct
or condition of a pet in the dwelling unit constitutes, under applicable State or
local law, a nuisance or a threat to the health or safety of the occupants of the
project or other persons in the community where the project is located.
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If there is no State or local authority or designated agent of such an authority
authorized under applicable State or local law to remove a pet that becomes
vicious, displays symptoms of severe illness, or demonstrates other behavior
that constitutes an immediate threat to the health or safety of the tenancy as
a whole, the LANDLORD may enter the premises (if necessary), remove the
pet, and take such action with respect to the pet as may be permissible under
State and local law, which may include placing it in a facility that will provide
care and shelter for a period not to exceed 30 days. The LANDLORD shall
enter the premises and remove the pet or take such other permissible action
only if the LANDLORD request the TENANT (pet owner) to remove the pet
from the project immediately, and the TENANT (pet owner) refuses to do so,
of if the LANDLORD is unable to contact the TENANT (pet owner) to make a
removal request. The cost of the animal care facility shall be paid by the tenant.
16. No waterbeds will be permitted on second and third floors.
17. Annually, with at least seven (7) days written notice, the tenant's apartment will
be inspected by the Manager/Maintenance. Tenants may choose whether or not to
be present during the inspection. The purpose of the inspection is to determine if
the tenant is keeping the unit in accordance with the terms of the lease and this
agreement. This means tenant's apartment must be kept clean and free from:
1. Food residue and other organic waste build-up.
2. Exposed and spoiling food or other potential sources of insect and germ
infestation.
3. Pet waste.
4. Organic trash and garbage
5. Fire hazards.
6. Dirt build-up or other organic or inorganic residue.
7. Insect or other vermin infestation.
8. Other human/organic waste or residue in the bathroom or other areas.
Deficiencies in housekeeping in one or more of the above-listed areas can be considered
grounds for non-compliance and failure of the inspection. If tenant is unable to perform
regular cleaning duties in their apartment, then tenant is responsible for securing cleaning
services so that they may continue to pass sanitary inspections. The procedures following
the inspection are:
1. If the tenant's apartment is found deficient in any of the above-listed areas, the
tenant will be notified in writing by the Manager (within ten business days from
the date of inspection.) If tenant does not receive a notice within ten days, then
tenant ha passed the inspection.
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2. The notice will identify conditions to be corrected in order for the apartment to
be in compliance with the above safe and sanitary requirements. The tenant will
have fourteen (14) days from the day the notice was received to correct the
deficiency. If the tenant is unable to perform the necessary cleaning service now
or on an ongoing basis, the Manager and staff are available to provide assistance
in locating cleaning service providers. However, it is the responsibility of the
tenant to secure those services at his/her expense within the 14 day corrective
action period.
3. After the 14 day corrective action period a follow-up inspection will take
place. If the apartment is still found to be unsafe and/or unsanitary the tenant
shall receive notice that their lease is being terminated and they shall have thirty
(30) days within which to vacate the apartment.
18. (1) Management shall terminate the tenancy if Management determines that
any member of the household has been convicted of drug-related criminal
activity for manufacture or production of methamphetamine on the
premises of federally assisted housing.
(2) The Lease shall be terminated for any drug-related criminal activity
engaged in, on or off the premises by any Tenant, member of Tenant's
household or guest, and any such activity engaged in on the premises by
any other person under the Tenant's control.
(3) Management may evict a family when Management determines that a
household member is illegally using a drug or when Management
determines that a pattern of illegal use of a drug interferes with the health,
safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment by other residents.
(4) Any criminal activity by a covered person that threatens the health, safety,
or right to peaceful enjoyment of the premises by other residents .
(including Management Staff residing on the premises) or threatens the
health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of their residences by persons
residing in the immediate vicinity of the premises is grounds for
termination of tenancy.
(5) Management may terminate the Lease if a Tenant is fleeing to avoid
prosecution, or custody or confinement after conviction, for a crime, or
attempt to commit a crime, that is a felony under the laws of the place
from which the individual flees; or violating a condition of probation or
parole imposed under federal or state law.
(6) Management may evict the Tenant by judicial action for criminal activity
in accordance with this section if Management determines that the covered
person has engaged in the criminal activity, regardless of whether the
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covered person has been arrested or convicted for such activity and
without satisfying the standard or proof used for a criminal conviction.
(7) For purposes of this section, covered person means a Tenant, any member
of the Tenant's household, a guest or another person under the Tenant's
control.
(8) Drug-related criminal activity means the illegal manufacture, sale,
distribution, or use of a drug, or the possession of a drug with intent to
manufacture, sell, distribute or use the drug.
(9) Tenancy may be terminated if Management determines that a household
member has:
a. Engaged in abuse or a pattern of abuse of alcohol that threatens the
health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of the premises by
other residents; or
b. Furnished false or misleading information concerning illegal drug
use, alcohol abuse, or rehabilitation of illegal drug users or alcohol
abusers.
(10) It is agreed and understood that Management has adopted a "one
strike, you're out" or "zero tolerance" policy with respect to
violations of Lease terms, regarding criminal activity
that impacts upon the health, safety, right to peaceful enjoyment of
the premises by other residents. In that regard, a single violation
of any of the provisions of the Lease that related to criminal
activity shall be deemed a serious violation and a material non-
compliance with the Lease and good cause for termination of
tenancy.
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LEASE ADDENDUM
COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 mandates Public
Housing Authorities to require that adults living in public housing comply with
community service requirements as follows:
A. REQUIREMENT
Each adult resident of the PHA shall:
Contribute 8 hours per month of community service (not including political
activities) within the community in which that adult resides; or
Participate in an economic self-sufficiency program (defined below) for 8 hours
per month.
B. EXEMPTIONS
The PHA shall provide an exemption from the community service requirement for any
individual who:
Is 62 years of age or older;
is a blind or disabled individual, as defined under section 216[i][1] or 1614 of the
Social Security Act, and who is unable to comply with this section, or is a primary
caretaker of such individual;
Is engaged in a work activity as defined in section 407[d] of the Social Security
Act;
Meets the requirements for being exempted from having to engage in a work
activity under the State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social
Security Act, or under any other welfare program of the State in which the public
housing agency is located, including a State-administered welfare-to-work
program; or
Is in a family receiving assistance under a State program funded under part A of
title IV of the Social Security Act, or under any other welfare program of the State
in which the public housing agency is located, including a State-administered
welfare-to-work program, and has not been found by the State or other
administering entity to be in noncompliance with such program.
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The PHA will re-verify exemption status annually except in the case of an individual who
is 62 years of age or older.
The PHA will permit residents to change exemption status during the year if status
changes.
C. DEFINITION OF ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM
For purposes of satisfying the community service requirement, participating in an
economic self-sufficiency program is defined, in addition to the exemption definitions
described above, by one of the following:
Participating in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program and being current in
the steps outlined in the Individual Training and Services Plan;
Participating in an educational or vocational training program designed to
lead to employment, at least 30 hours per week;
Improving the physical environment of the resident's development;
Volunteer work in a local school, hospital, child care center, homeless shelter,
or other community service organization;
Working with youth organizations;
Helping neighborhood groups on special projects;
Raising young (pre-school) children at home where spouse is working;
Participation in programs that develop and strengthen resident self-
responsibility such as:
Drug and alcohol abuse counseling and treatment
Household budgeting
Credit counseling
English proficiency; or
Other activities as approved by the PHA on a case-by-case basis.
The PHA will give residents the greatest choice possible in identifying
community service opportunities.
The PHA will consider a broad range of self-sufficiency opportunities.
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D. ANNUAL DETERMINATIONS
Requirement - For each public housing resident subject to the requirement of community
service, the PHA shall, 30 days before the expiration of each lease term, review and
determine the compliance of the resident with the community service requirement.
Such determination shall be made in accordance with the principles of due process and on
a nondiscriminatory basis.
E. NONCOMPLIANCE
If the PHA determines that a resident subject to the community service requirement has
not complied with the requirement, the PHA shall notify the resident of such
noncompliance, and that:
The determination of noncompliance is subject to the administrative grievance
procedure under the Housing Authority's Grievance Procedures; and
Unless the resident enters into an agreement to comply with the community
service requirement, the resident's lease will not be renewed, and
The Housing Authority may not renew or extend the resident's lease upon
expiration of the lease term and shall take such action as is necessary to terminate
the tenancy of the household, unless the PHA enters into an agreement, before the
expiration of the lease term, with the resident providing for the resident to cure
any noncompliance with the community service requirement, by participating in
an economic self-sufficiency program for or contributing to community service as
many additional hours as the resident needs to comply in the aggregate with such
requirement over the 12-month term of the lease.
Ineligibility for Occupancy for Noncompliance
The PHA shall not renew or extend any lease, or provide any new lease, for a dwelling
unit for any household that includes an adult member who was subject to the community
service requirement and failed to comply with the requirement.
F. PHA RESPONSIBILITY
The PHA will ensure that all community service programs are accessible for persons with
disabilities.
The PHA will ensure that:
The conditions under which the work is to be performed are not hazardous;
The work is not labor that would be performed by the Housing Authority
employees responsible for essential maintenance and property services; or
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The work is not otherwise unacceptable.
G. PHA IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT
The PHA will administer its own community service program, with cooperative
relationships with other entities.
The PHA will provide to residents a brochure of community service and volunteer
opportunities available throughout the community.
This Lease Addendum is incorporated into the Lease executed or renewed this day
between Owner and Tenant.
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solution to alleviate the matter. If this does not solve the tenant's concern, then
he/she may, within five (5) business days after meeting with the Manager:
2. Contact the Manager's supervisor (during normal business hours), or have the
Manager do so, for an informal hearing. A written statement or ruling will be
provided to the tenant by the Supervisor.
OTHER GOOD CAUSE FOR TERMINATION OF TENANCY: Every tenant of this
facility has the right to quiet and peaceful enjoyment of the building.L:Quiet shall prevail after
10:00 P.M. until 7:00 A.M. If a tenant or guest of a tenant repeatedly and substantially disturbs
the peaceful enjoyment of the facility, is found in non-compliance with the Lease or in violation
of these House Rules, harasses or threatens assault of another tenant (whether on or off Two
West Penn property); disrupts the livability of the building; adversely affects the health or safety
of any person or the right of any tenant to the quiet enjoyment of their unit or the building in
general; creates a hazardous, unsafe, unsanitary, or dangerous environment for other tenants; or
otherwise interferes. with the management of this building, then that tenant (or tenant host of the
guest creating the disturbance) shall be deemed to be in material non-compliance with the Lease
and the tenancy of the tenant can be terminated-.3
Every tenant and their guest(s) are expected to observe and abide by the terms of the Lease and
these House Rules. After an initial rule violation, the violator shall be given written notice from
the Manager that such conduct in the future will be considered grounds for termination of
tenancy. This procedure does not prohibit the landlord from acting more swiftly against a rule
violator (i.e. acting without a warning) in confirmed incidents of a significant and material
violation of the Lease or these House Rules.
If while on this property or in this facility a visitor or guest of a resident commits or is convicted
of any drug related criminal activity or any violent criminal activity, then the resident host's
tenancy can be terminated depending on the host's knowledge or involvement.
The Manager shall require a substantiated report, preferably in writing and with witnesses, in
order to take action against the violator of these House Rules. Any decision made by
management concerning any violation of the House Rules shall be based upon the consideration
of evidence and witness reports. Other legal processes, management observations, or procedures
contained in the Lease, this document, applicable law, or HUD regulations which indicate a
tenant's non-compliance with these rules; or other tenant actions/inactions which jeopardize the
health and safety of the tenants or the peaceful enjoyment of the facility, will be considered
grounds for termination as prescribed.
Disclaimer: If any section or portion of this House Rule document is found to be
inconsistent with applicable law, only that particular section shall be voided and the remainder
of this document shall remain effective as written.
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ONE WEST PENN STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-7797
www.cchra.com
November 2, 2006
Russell Fanus
2 West Penn
Apt. #112
Carlisle, PA 17013
Dear Mr. Fanus,
I am writing in reference to our meeting Monday, October 30, 2006.
It is my decision to reverse your eviction from Two West Penn Apartments
with the understanding that you continue working with Maria Maurer and
Sue Kissinger from the CPARC organization.
Please be advised that we do want you to understand the problems
your actions have caused and we do not want them to occur again.
Have your case-workers keep Catherine Mowery up to date on your
services for housekeeping and your visiting nurse status. This should be
done on at least a monthly basis.
If you have any questions, please come to see me in my office at One
West Penn Apts.
F y,
Wolf
Senior Housing uector
cc: Catherine Mowery
Maria Maurer
Sue Kissinger
Cathy Graver Carlisle Senior Housing Associates
Owner
EXHIBIT "D"
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August 13, 2007
Maria Maurer
Sue Kissinger
CPARC
71 Ashland Ave
Carlisle PA 17013
HOUSING AUTHORITT
OF THE COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
• Rental Housing for Families • Rental Housing for Elderly •
• Rental Housing for Persons with Special Needs •
• Rental Assistance Programs •
• First Time Homebuyer Programs •
• Supportive Services/Empowerment Programs •
RE: R. Fanus
Dear Ms. Maurer & Ms. Kissinger:
After our meeting on Friday, I spoke to Mr. Gulotta regarding our
willingness to allow Russell to stay at 2 W. Penn. In order for him to remain on
even a trial basis, the following must be accomplished as quickly as possible:
1. Complete physical with Dr. Heib at the Sadler Center and any
recommended follow ups to determine if behavior may be caused by some
physical issues.
• Appointment with Dr. Heib should be completed by September 1,
2007. Any follow up with specialists - as soon as possible.
2. Psychological evaluation and results - by September 14, 2007.
3. Referral to Supported Apartment Program - immediately
4. Behavior that has caused his eviction from the apartment needs to be
addressed with his therapist immediately.
Please keep me informed as to the progress you are making with each of
these items. I would also like to remind you that due to the nature of Russell's
behavior and the elderly population of that building, we will reinstate the eviction
again if his behavior continues or escalates.
SERWNG VITMRF.RI.ANTI f!nrTATTV QTXTI-v 1A^15
EXHIBIT "E"
114 N. 45
Telephone/TDY (717) 249-1315 •(71, a@cchra.com • wwwcchraxom
The Housing Authority has been more than fair in allowing him to stay
while we try to resolve this, but for the safety and peaceful enjoyment of all our
residents in that building, it is imperative that Russell maintain appropriate
behavior, and the items above completed in a timely manner. I did speak with
Mrs. Mowery and she will fax any incident reports to you as soon as she receives
them.
We would like to have all the information in our office no later than Friday
September 28, 2007. At that time, we will make a decision regarding his future at
2 W Penn. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely, t
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Donna,Maurice
Special Needs Housing
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HOUSING AUTHORITY,
Plaintiff
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RUSSELL FANUS,
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 07-7712 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE
Please mark the above-captioned matter settled and discontinued.
Christopher C. Houston, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Housing Authority of the
County of Cumberland
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