LIFT Owner/Manager Membership Agreement

LIFT Owner/Manager Membership Agreement

The listed Owner/Manager agrees to partner with the Landlord Incentives to Foster Tenancy (LIFT) in Milwaukee County in accordance with the terms outlined below.

Owner/Manager Contact Information

Name/Title of Registered Business*

If a direct owner, please list your full name.

Address of Company/Owner*

Phone Number*

Phone

Email*

Participation in County Housing Programs*

Have you currently or in the last 12 months had a contract with Milwaukee County Housing Services?

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Were you referred by an existing LIFT Member?*

If so, please list their full name.

Agreement Term

This agreement commences on the date signed and will continue with the same terms and conditions annually thereafter. Either party may terminate this agreement at any time by providing a written thirty (30) day notice of termination.

LIFT Benefits

Property partners receive a variety of benefits when renting to LIFT supported tenants:

Damage & Vacancy Loss protection up to 3x the monthly contract rent when a damage or broken lease results in costs exceeding the security deposit.
$500 welcome bonus for partners new to accepting rental assistance.
$250-$100 referral bonuses.
Dedicated owner-support team to help to fill your vacancies and resolve any issues that may arise.
Wraparound housing stability support for referred LIFT tenants.

Flexible Screening Criteria

In exchange for the LIFT membership benefits, property partners acknowledge that some applicants may have

barriers which could impact their ability to apply for housing or pass typical screening criteria. Partners are requested to indicate their flexibility in screening criteria. Please indicate below how you may adjust the following categories:

Screening Criteria

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Criteria Adjustment Note

*Agreeing to partner with LIFT is not a legally binding commitment to lease to all applicants referred

via the network.

It is an indication that the property partner is willing to consider tenants who do not meet typical rental criteria but who are working towards successful tenancy with the support of our program.

LIFT Owner/Manager Agreements

The property partner agrees to the following parameters within the network:

Members agree to receive a brief orientation, including providing unit information for all properties participating in LIFT.*

Members agree to provide regular availability updates to ensure applicants are applying for current inventory.*

Members agree to timely communication about any written notices, late rent, or unit damages with LIFT staff and any relevant support service agencies assisting the household.*

Members acknowledge that units must be safe, sanitary, and in good repair.*

Depending on the tenant’s rental assistance program, inspections may be required prior to lease execution. More information will be provided at the time of application by the client’s Housing Navigator.

The Owner must not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, familial status, or disability in accordance with the National Fair Housing Act.*

Owner/manager will comply with all federal, state and local housing laws and regulations.*

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Current W9 of registered property owner/manager
Tenant screening criteria
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Signatures

The owner/manager named has read the Membership Agreement Form. By signing this form, the property partner understands the expectations of collaborating with LIFT and agrees to make full faith efforts to comply. Please type your name below as an electronic signature.

Electronic Signature*

Date Signed*

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