Additional Lease Information
Magnolia Housing Authority
Welcome to the Magnolia Housing Authority (MHA)! Below is a summary of important lease terms to help you better understand your rights, responsibilities, and our shared community expectations.
Lease Terms & Rent
- Lease Term: Renewed monthly unless otherwise terminated.
- Rent Due: On the 1st of each month.
- Late after the 7th = $50 late fee.
- Security Deposit: $200 for Magnolia Gardens, Meadowbrook Lane and Sherwood Drive,$250 Alcardun Heights, Pine Valley equal to one months rent.
- Late Rent? Contact us before the 7th to avoid penalties
Utility & Fees
- Included Utilities: Water, Sewer, Natural Gas, Electricity.
- Extra Fees: May apply for personal freezers or increased utility costs
Annual reviews & Changes
- MHA reviews your income and household size once a year.
- Rent may go up or down depending on changes.
- You must report income changes or changes in family members within 10 days
Resident Responsibilities
- Keep your unit clean and safe.
- Take out trash properly.
- Use appliances responsibly.
- No subleasing or long-term guests (over 2 weeks) without approval.
- Follow MHA rules posted in the office
Grounds for eviction
- Criminal activity on or off the property.
- Drug-related activity.
- Disturbances or safety concerns.
- Alcohol abuse that affects others
Entry & Inspections
- MHA reviews your income and household size once a year.
- Rent may go up or down depending on changes.
- You must report income changes or changes in family members within 10 days
Smoke-free policy
- MHA properties are smoke-free.
- Only residents with a waiver may smoke inside their unit or car.
- No smoking around oxygen use or when staff are in the unit
Repairs & Emergencies
- Report safety or maintenance issues ASAP.
- MHA handles most repairs unless you caused the damage.
Ending the lease
- You: Must give 5 days written notice before moving out.
- MHA: May terminate for serious violations. Notice will be given
community service
- All adult residents (unless exempt) must complete 8 hours of community service per month.
Protections Against Domestic Violence (VAWA)
- Victims of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking will not lose housing because of the abuse.
- MHA may request documentation to apply these protections.
Questions or Concerns?
- Refer to the Grievance Procedure posted at the office. Note: Criminal or drug-related matters are not eligible for grievance review
Apply for Housing
Learn more about qualifying for housing from Magnolia Housing Authority and apply for housing online by clicking the link below. For questions, feel free to reach us at (870) 234-5540.
