HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM, 1635 WESTERN AVENUE, CINCINNATI, OHIO 45214
Phone: (513) 977-5800 TDD:
TDD:TDD:
TDD: (513) 977-5807 Job Line:
Job Line:Job Line:
Job Line: (513) 97-5659 Website:
Website:Website:
Website: www.cintimha.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, Equal Housing Opportunities
MUTUAL AGREEMENT TO TERMINATE LEASE
We, the undersigned, agree to terminate the contract and agree to the following terms:
• This agreement represents a mutual termination of the Lease.
• This agreement is effective on the last day of the month listed below.
• The tenant and the landlord both understand that no Housing Assistance Payment will be made after
the effective date, even if the tenant remains in the unit.
• Both parties understand that this mutual termination action can not be reversed without the landlord’s
written consent.
• This agreement can be used to waive the required 30-day notice to terminate the lease agreement.
The contract will be terminated ____________________* (must be the last day of the month).
*CMHA reserves the
right to cancel this notice, even if the tenant and landlord agree to break the lease, if the tenant has not been in
the unit 12 months.
Tenant’s Name (Please Print) Landlord’s Name (Please Print)
Tenant’s Signature Landlord’s Signature
Tenant’s Address Landlord’s Address
Tenant’s Phone # Landlord’s Phone #
Date signed Date signed
VOUCHER HOLDER PLEASE NOTE: As of July 1, 2013, if a tenant is paying water and/or sewage at their
current assisted unit, proof that the water bill for the current location must be submitted with the RTA for a new
unit. CMHA will not be able to process the RTA without this documentation.
Please mark only if this item applies to you:
____ I am terminating the lease because I no longer wish to remain on the Housing Choice Voucher program.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date received by CMHA: ________________ Date mailed to the landlord and tenant: _____________
Reminder: CMHA will make no payments to the landlord after the effective termination date. However, if
you live in this unit after the effective termination date, you and your current Landlord may request in
writing a cancellation of the termination or extension of the termination effective date.
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Equal Opportunity Employer, Equal Housing Opportunities
Contract Terminations
The contract between the owner and CMHA may be terminated by CMHA, by the owner, or
by the tenant.
Occupancy of Unit after the Termination Date
No future subsidy payments on behalf of the family will be made by CMHA to the owner after
the month in which the contact is terminated. The owner must reimburse CMHA for any
subsidies paid by CMHA for any period after the contract termination date.
If the family continues to occupy the unit after the contract is terminated, the family is
responsible for the total amount of rent due to the owner. The owner will have no right to
claim compensation from CMHA for vacancy loss and/or damages to the unit.
Recommendations to Tenants:
• Tenant is expected to adhere to the termination date of the contract
• Make sure that rent is paid through the end of the contract
• Give the landlord a valid forwarding address prior to move-out
• The landlord has 30 days after the move-out date or end of contract date, whichever is
later to supply an itemized statement or return deposit
• Establish and conduct a move-out inspection with the landlord
• Vacancy of the unit should reflect the appearance and condition at the time of the
move-in [with the exceptions of normal wear and tear]
• Consult & resolve with the landlord if damages exceed normal wear and tear
Recommendations to Landlords:
• Landlord is expected to adhere to the termination date of the contract
• Make sure that rent is collected through the end of the contract
• Obtain a valid forwarding address for the tenant prior to move out
• Establish and conduct a move-out inspection with the tenant
• Vacancy of the unit should reflect the appearance and condition at the time of the
move-in [with the exceptions of normal wear and tear]
• Consult and resolve with the tenant if damages exceed normal wear and tear [if
needed: obtain legal advice and/or execute legal action]. Please notify CMHA if legal
action or judgment is obtained against the tenant.
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