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6 L 13 <br /> use of the contract contingency amount in order to assure that it is not <br /> .;, <br /> -.. <br /> ...' exceeded due to change orders. <br /> Every attempt will be made to avoid the necessity of requesting in- <br /> ! <br /> creases in rents in excess of approved Fair Market Rents because of un- <br /> anticipated work. Careful initial inspections and work write-ups and <br /> frequent inspections will help to keep such situations to a minimum. <br /> When unanticipated work is required, and cannot be completed without a <br /> rent increase, which would result in higher rents which the Authority <br /> cannot approve, the Rehabilitation Advisor will make a recommendation to <br /> the Housing Rehabilitation Manager regarding the problem and will ask him <br /> to make the appropriate request to HUD. <br /> The Authority wishes to keep temporary relocation to a minimum and <br /> has taken steps to discourage owners from undertaking it. During tenant <br /> briefings, the Authority will notify tenants of their rights in the event <br /> temporary relocation is necessary and will provide to each tenant a Notice <br /> of the Right to Remain in Occupancy which states the tenant's rights with <br /> regard to temporary relocation, in accordance with 24 CFR 882.407 (b) and <br /> (c). <br /> If any proposal which indicates a need for temporary relocation is <br /> selected by the Authority, the owner will be required to obtain from the <br /> tenant a written statement of willingness to temporarily move; the owner <br /> will be responsible for all temporary relocation costs. The Authority <br /> will provide assistance to affected tenants in the selection of suitable <br /> temporary quarters and will monitor the adequacy of owners ' reimbursement <br /> of tenant expenses, in accordance with 24 CFR 882.407 (c) (ii). In no <br /> case will temporary relocation be permitted for longer than six months. <br /> During monthly inspections of the unit(s) , the Rehabilitation Advisor <br /> will closely monitor rehabilitation progress and will review owner pay- <br /> ments to the relocated tenant. At least one visit to the relocated tenant <br /> will be made during the course of the rehabilitation, in order to check on <br /> the tenant's satisfaction with the temporary quarters. <br /> H. Completion of Rehabilitation <br /> 1. Scheduling the Final Inspection <br /> Owners will be required to contact the Rehabilitation Advisor <br /> at least one week prior to the completion of rehabilitation work. <br /> As well , the Rehabilitation Advisor will , during his/her inspections , <br /> be keeping track of the percentage of work completed. When he/she <br /> is notified by an owner of impending completion of work, he/she will <br />