Magnolia Housing Authority

These Rules and Regulations are established by the Magnolia Housing Authority (MHA) to ensure the safety, cleanliness, and peaceful enjoyment of all residents. Compliance with these rules is a condition of residency. Violations may result in lease enforcement actions, including termination.

1. General Conduct

• Residents and their guests must conduct themselves in a manner that does not disturb others’ peaceful enjoyment of their accommodations.
• Criminal activity, drug-related activity, and alcohol abuse that interferes with the health, safety, or peace of others is strictly prohibited and grounds for termination.

2. Use of Premises

• Units must be used solely as private dwellings for residents and listed household members.
• Subleasing or assigning the lease is not permitted.
• Boarders or guests staying longer than two weeks require PHA approval

3. Maintenance and Cleanliness

• Residents must keep their units and assigned areas clean and safe.
• Garbage and waste must be disposed of in a sanitary manner using provided receptacles.
• Damage caused by the resident, household, or guests must be reported and will be billed accordingly

4. Inspections and Repairs

• Units are subject to inspection with reasonable notice.
• Emergency entry may occur without prior notice.
• Residents must report hazardous conditions immediately

5. Safety and Security

• Residents may not tamper with or damage safety features, including smoke detectors and locks.
• No smoking where oxygen is in use

6. Smoke Free Policy

• Smoking is prohibited on MHA property unless a waiver has been granted.
• Residents with waivers may only smoke inside their units and vehicles, not in common areas or outdoors.
• Smoking in the presence of MHA employees or representatives is prohibited.

7. Rent and Fees

• Rent is due on the 1st of each month; a late fee of $15 applies after the 7th.
• Eviction notices incur a preparation fee. Additional fees apply for noncompliance and court action

8. Community Service

• All non-exempt adult residents must perform eight (8) hours of community service per month.

9. Lease Violations

• Violations include unauthorized occupants, property damage, criminal or disruptive behavior, and policy noncompliance.

10. Grievance Policy

• Residents may file grievances in accordance with PHA policy posted in the development office.
• Grievances are not applicable to issues involving criminal, drug-related, or threatening activity.