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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 2 April 14,2020 don't vacate. He questioned if the HRA has the authority to re-enter the property after closing. Ms. Othoudt stated she had detailed discussions with HRA attorneys to work through this agreement. She stated the tenants are waiving their relocation rights but the HRA is still required under the Federal Relocation Act to pay the tenants if the HRA forces relocation from the property. Chair Toth asked when they would be exiting the property. Ms. Othoudt stated they have briefly discussed this with the tenant,noting the HRA has to allow them to stay on the premises to comply with the Federal Relocation Act. Commissioner Eder asked if the HRA can collect rent during the month they are occupying the property under the Federal Relocation Act after purchasing the property. Ms. Othoudt stated the HRA can collect the same amount of rent from the tenant provided the tenant remains on the premises. However,the agreement that they are acting on today allows them to remain on the property until they were able to relocate. She stated the HRA will allow them to stay on the premises as long as they want to. Chair Toth asked if the tenants had a lease with the property owners. Ms. Othoudt stated there were no leases or rental agreements on the property. 1111 Chair Toth asked then what recourse does the HRA have if the tenants want to remain on the property indefinitely. Ms. Othoudt stated if the HRA decides they want to occupy the property before the tenant vacates the property,we would then be obligated to pay relocation fees. She is requesting giving the tenants a 30-day notice but they cannot force them out of their property. Commissioner Ovall wanted to ensure the HRA had a mechanism to engage in if we needed the tenants to vacate the property sooner,and in doing they can enter in relocation agreement at that time. Commissioner Eder asked if the tenants were still occupying the property on July 1 could the HRA collect monthly rent. Commissioner Ovall stated that stipulation would need to be in the agreement up front. Ms. Othoudt stated the current deal is the tenant can stay in the property without paying rent. Commissioner Eder asked if this property was going to have its house and garage moved.