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RFI-012-2777003-AA
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Orange County, San Francisco City, California

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This document is an Agreement Containing Covenants and Restrictions Governing Rental of Affordable Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) from the Orange County Housing Finance Trust, a California joint powers authority. The agreement establishes the terms for an Affordable ADU Loan Program designed to encourage the production of affordable housing units by providing financial incentives for property owners to create accessory dwelling units on parcels with existing owner-occupied homes. The program provides an Affordable Housing Loan to the property owner, with the requirement that the ADU be rented to a Very Low Income Household at an Affordable Rent for a ten-year term.

The financial terms of the program stipulate that the Affordable Rent will be calculated as one-twelfth of thirty percent of fifty percent of the Median Household Income, adjusted for appropriate household size. Eligible households are those with incomes not exceeding fifty percent of the Median Household Income. The owner must comply with specific rental restrictions, including a minimum twelve-month initial lease term, limitations on rent increases, prohibitions on short-term rentals and subletting, and requirements for annual tenant income certification. The program aims to create affordable housing opportunities while providing financial benefits to property owners through loan incentives, with the understanding that the property owner must adhere to specific affordability and occupancy requirements throughout the loan term.

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RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND

WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

Orange County Housing Finance Trust 1 League #62335 Irvine, CA 92602 Attention: Manager

No fee for recording pursuant to Government Code Section 27383

AGREEMENT CONTAINING COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS GOVERNING

RENTAL OF AFFORDABLE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT

THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINING COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS

GOVERNING RENTAL OF AFFORDABLE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of , 20 (the "Effective Date"), by and between the Orange County Housing Finance Trust, a California joint powers authority (the "Trust"), and __________________________, or any successor in interest (collectively, the "Owner"). The Trust and the Owner are referred to in this Agreement individually as a “Party” and collectively as the "Parties."

RECITALS

Pursuant to resolution of the Orange County Housing Finance Trust adopted on July 19, 2023, the Trust operates an Affordable ADU Loan Program (the "Program") for the purpose of encouraging the production of affordable units in ______________ by easing the financial burden required for and incentivizing the creation of accessory dwelling units ("ADUs") on parcels with new or existing owner-occupied homes located in the County.

A. Owner is the fee owner of that certain property in the County of Orange which is more particularly described in Exhibit A (the "Property") and has applied to participate in the Program. The Trust has reviewed the Owner's application to participate in the Program and has determined that Owner is eligible to participate in the Program.

B. The Trust and Owner have entered into a certain Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Agreement, dated as of _______________, 20____ , (the "Loan Agreement") whereby the Trust has agreed to provide Owner with an Affordable Housing Loan in the amount of $_________________ (the "Loan") for the construction of and other costs related to the development of an ADU on the Property. The Loan Agreement provides incentives for the Owner to rent the ADU to a Very Low Income Household at an Affordable Rent, as those terms are defined in Article 1 of this Agreement.

C. As of the Effective Date, one housing unit is presently located on the Property (the "Primary Unit"), and one ADU will be constructed, on the Property (the "Accessory Dwelling Unit"). [If there is more than one existing unit on Property, describe here] The Primary Unit is the principal residence of Owner.

D. The Loan Agreement provides that this Agreement will be recorded against the Property.

NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the Parties as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

As used in this Agreement, the terms set forth below will have the following meanings (other defined terms in this Agreement not referenced below will have the meanings where first used).

1.1. "Affordable Rent" means the maximum allowable Rent for the Accessory Dwelling Unit, equal to one-twelfth (1/12th) of thirty percent (30%) of fifty percent (50%) of the Median Household Income for a household of a size appropriate for the unit [one for a zero bedroom unit, two for a one bedroom unit, and three for a two bedroom unit], as determined by the Trust and provided to the Owner on an annual basis.

1.2. "Eligible Household" means a household that has been determined to be eligible to be a Tenant of the Accessory Dwelling Unit as a Very Low Income Household.

1.3. "HCD" means the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development, or any successor.

1.4. "HUD" means the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or any successor.

1.5. "Median Household Income" means median yearly income in Orange County as determined by HUD and published by HCD.

1.6. “Non-Vouchered Tenant” means a Tenant that does not have a Housing Choice (Section 8) voucher, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) voucher, or similar governmental rental housing voucher.

1.7. "Rent" means the total monthly payment by the Tenant of the Accessory Dwelling Unit for all of the following: (1) use and occupancy of the Accessory Dwelling Unit and land and all facilities associated with the Accessory Dwelling Unit, including but not limited to parking, storage, and use of any common areas; (2) any separately charged fees or service charges assessed by the Owner to the Tenant, except security deposits; (3) any other interest, taxes, fees, or charges for use of the Property or associated facilities that are assessed by a public or private entity other than the Owner and paid by the Tenant.

1.8. "Tenant" means an Eligible Household entitled by written or oral agreement with the Owner to have the exclusive right to occupy the Accessory Dwelling Unit as a home or residence to the exclusion of all others.

1.9. "Transferee" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.6.

1.10. "Very Low Income Household" means a household whose income does not exceed fifty percent (50%) of Median Household Income.

1.11. “Vouchered Tenant” means a Tenant who has a Housing Choice (Section 8) voucher, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) voucher, or similar governmental rental housing voucher.

ARTICLE II

OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS

2.1. Rental of Accessory Dwelling Unit to Eligible Households. The Owner may, at Owner’s option, provide that the Accessory Dwelling Unit is rented to, and occupied by, Eligible Households in accordance with this Agreement. If the Owner elects to rent the Accessory Dwelling Unit to an Eligible Household, the Owner must comply with the requirements set forth in this Article 2. Compliance with such requirements is necessary to obtain loan forgiveness and more favorable interest rates on the Loan provided to the Owner pursuant to the Loan Agreement. If the Owner does not elect to rent the Accessory Dwelling Unit to an Eligible Household, the Owner is not required to comply with the requirements set forth in this Article 2, and the Owner will not be eligible to obtain loan forgiveness and more favorable interest rates on the Loan provided to the Owner pursuant to the Loan Agreement.

(a) Income Certification. The Owner will not enter into a lease or rental agreement, or receive Rent from a Tenant, for the Accessory Dwelling Unit until and unless the Trust has verified that the income of the Tenant meets the standards for a Very Low Income Household, and has notified the Owner thereof.

(b) Maximum Allowable Rent. The maximum Rent charged to the Tenant of the Accessory Dwelling Unit will not exceed the lesser of (i) the Affordable Rent, or (ii) for Vouchered Tenants, the amount payable by the Tenant pursuant to the terms of the applicable voucher program. For purposes hereof, housing assistance payments made to Owner by HUD or other governmental entities on behalf of Vouchered Tenants shall not be considered payments of Rent.

(c) Increased Income of Tenants. If, upon recertification of a Tenant's income pursuant to Section 2.2, the Owner determines that the Tenant's household income has increased and exceeds the qualifying income for a Low Income Household, but does not exceed 70% of Median Household Income as adjusted by household size, then such Tenant will continue to be considered an "Eligible Household" for purposes of this Agreement and the Loan Agreement, and will be permitted to continue to occupy the Accessory Dwelling Unit at the rent set forth in subsection (b), above; provided, however, nothing in this Agreement will prohibit the Owner from terminating such tenancy upon the expiration of such Tenant's lease. Following such Tenant's vacancy, the Owner will lease the Accessory Dwelling Unit to an Eligible Household.

(d) Information. At the request of the Owner, the Trust will provide the Owner with the very low income limits applicable to Orange County, adjusted for household size, as published from time to time by HCD.

(e) Students. Full-time and part-time students at institutions of higher education may be Eligible Households, provided that they meet the definition of an independent student pursuant to HUD definition or the student’s parents are also an Eligible Household.

Financial assistance received by the student in excess of tuition shall be considered household income, but loans used to cover educational and living expenses of the students shall not be considered income. If the Owner is an immediate or extended family member of the student tenant, any reductions in rent below the Maximum Allowable Rent shall be considered financial assistance from the Owner to the student tenant but shall not be considered in determining the independence of the student. Students must provide proof of continued independence or parental eligibility upon the initial certification of eligibility but shall not be required to do so at subsequent annual recertifications of eligibility.

(f) Vouchered Tenants. Only the rent payable directly by a Vouchered Tenant to the Owner, and not the rental assistance payments made to the Owner by the governmental issuer of the voucher, shall be considered Rent for purposes of determining compliance with the Maximum Rent requirements hereof. Owner must provide notice to the Trust of any voucher obtained by Tenants within ninety (90) days after Owner is informed that the Tenant has received such voucher, and shall meet all applicable notice requirements of the voucher program.

2.2. Lease Provisions. The Owner will enter into a written lease with the Tenant for the ADU (the “ADU Lease”) and will attach to the ADU Lease the form of Tenant lease addendum (the "Tenant Lease Addendum”) attached to this Agreement as Exhibit B. The provisions of the Tenant Lease Addendum will prevail over and supersede any provisions of the ADU Lease, except for the tenant addendum required pursuant to the voucher program, if applicable. Failure by the Owner to attach the Tenant Lease Addendum to the ADU Lease or to comply with the terms of the Tenant Lease Addendum will be a default under this Agreement.

2.3. Inspection. For purposes of confirming compliance with this Agreement, the Accessory Dwelling Unit will be made available by Owner to be inspected by the Trust during regular business hours upon seventy-two (72) hours' written notice; provided, however, that any such inspection will occur only once during any twelve (12) calendar month period unless: (i) the Trust receives a complaint that a Tenant is occupying the Accessory Dwelling Unit in violation of this Agreement (or that the Owner is otherwise violating this Agreement); or (ii) a new Tenant is occupying the Accessory Dwelling Unit, in which case Trust may re- inspect. The Owner irrevocably grants the Trust (and its agents) a right of entry to enter the Property for the purposes of such inspection.

2.4. Records. The Owner will maintain reasonably complete and accurate records pertaining to such rental of the Accessory Dwelling Unit throughout the duration of each tenancy. Owner will permit any authorized representative of the Trust to inspect such records of any current Tenant upon reasonable notice, including those resident files pertaining to said rental, for the purpose of confirming compliance with the terms, conditions and covenants of this Agreement.

2.5. Assignments and Subletting. The Owner will at no time permit the Tenant to assign its leasehold interest in the Accessory Dwelling Unit or to sublet all or a portion of the Accessory Dwelling Unit to any person other than to another Eligible Household. Owner will have the right to approve or disapprove any proposed assignment or sublease at Owner's sole discretion; provided that prior to approving any proposed assignment or sublease, Owner will comply with the provisions of Section 2.1 above to obtain Trust approval of the eligibility of the proposed assignee or sub-lessee.

2.6. Agreement to Limitation on Rents.

(a) The Owner acknowledges that the Property received the Affordable Housing Loan as a direct financial contribution. Sections 1954.52(b) and 1954.53(a)(2) of the Costa-Hawkins Act provide that, where an owner has received a direct financial contribution, certain provisions of the Costa-Hawkins Act do not apply if a property owner has so agreed by contract. The Owner agrees to limit the Rents for the Accessory Dwelling Unit, as provided in this Agreement, in consideration of the Property's receipt of the direct financial contribution and further agrees that any limitations on Rents imposed on the Accessory Dwelling Unit are in conformance with the Costa-Hawkins Act.

(b) The Owner further warrants and covenants that the terms of this Agreement are fully enforceable. The Owner agrees and acknowledges that the Trust would not have provided the Affordable Housing Loan without the obligation to record this Agreement and the Deed of Trust against the Property in the Official Records, and that in providing the Affordable Housing Loan, the Trust was relying on the restrictions imposed on the Accessory Dwelling Unit by this Agreement.

2.7. Deeds. Owner acknowledges that this Agreement will be recorded in the Official Records against the Property, and any deed transferring any fee interest in the Property will include the following language; provided, however, the failure to include the following language will not limit, waive, or impair the obligations set forth in this Agreement:

NOTICE: THE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ON THIS

PROPERTY IS REQUIRED TO BE RENTED TO PERSONS

MEETING CERTAIN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AT A

BELOW-MARKET RATE RENT.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE THE AGREEMENT

RECORDED AGAINST THIS PROPERTY ENTITLED

"AGREEMENT CONTAINING COVENANTS AND

RESTRICTIONS GOVERNING RENTAL OF AFFORDABLE

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT". THE RESTRICTIONS SET

FORTH IN SUCH AGREEMENT BIND ALL HEIRS AND

SUCCESSORS TO THIS DEED.

ARTICLE III

TERM

3.1. Term. Except as terminated pursuant to Section 3.2 or extended pursuant to Section 3.3 below, this Agreement will become effective as of the Effective Date and will remain in full force and effect for a term of ten (10) years following the date that a final certificate of occupancy is issued for the Accessory Dwelling Unit.

3.2. Termination. Upon repayment in full of the Loan pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement, the Term shall expire as of the date of repayment. Upon expiration of the Term, the Parties shall execute and record an agreement that memorializes the expiration of this Agreement.

3.3. Option of Term Extension. The Owner will have the option in its discretion, with the reasonable approval of the Trust, to extend the Term of this Agreement (and therefore the applicability of its provisions). In the event that the Owner and Trust mutually agree to extend the Term, the Parties shall execute and record a written memorandum of Term extension.

ARTICLE IV

DEFAULT

4.1. Violations by Owner. Failure of the Owner to cure any default in the Owner's obligations under the terms of this Agreement within thirty (30) days after the delivery of a written notice of default from the Trust (or such longer period of time up to an additional sixty

(60) days as may be necessary to remedy such default, provided that the Owner has commenced action during the thirty (30) days necessary to remedy such default, and the Owner is proceeding with reasonable diligence to remedy such default) will constitute a default under this Agreement.

4.2. Remedies. Subject to the applicable notice and cure period set forth above, the Trust may exercise any and all remedies available to it at law or equity with respect to the Owner's failure to satisfy the terms of this Agreement. Owner acknowledges that any breach in Owner's performance of Owner's obligations under this Agreement will cause irreparable harm to the Trust, and materially impair the public policy objectives set forth in the Program.

Therefore, Owner agrees that the Trust is entitled to equitable relief in the form of specific performance, and that an award of damages may not be adequate to compensate the Trust for Owner's failure to perform according to the terms of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Trust, in its sole and absolute discretion, may elect the appropriate remedy for Owner's default under this Agreement.

ARTICLE V

GENERAL PROVISIONS

5.1. Notices. Except for any notice, demand, or communication required under applicable law to be given in another matter, all notices, demands, and communications to be sent pursuant to this Agreement will be made in writing, and sent to the Parties at their respective addresses specified below or to such other address as a Party may designate by written notice delivered to the other Parties in accordance with this Section. All notices demands or communications will be sent by: (i) personal delivery, with a delivery receipt; (ii) certified mail, return receipt requested; or (iii) nationally recognized overnight courier, with charges prepaid or charged to the sender's account with a delivery receipt. Delivery will be deemed to have occurred on the date shown on the delivery receipt as the date of delivery, the date delivery was refused, or the date on which the item was returned as undeliverable. Either Party may change the address to which notices are to be sent by notifying the other Parties of the new address, in the manner set forth above.

Trust:

Orange County Housing Finance Trust 1 League #62335 Irvine, CA 92602 Attention: Manager

Borrower:

At the Property address

5.2. Entire Agreement. The Recitals set forth above, and all exhibits attached to this

Agreement, are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. This Agreement, together with the Loan Agreement, contains the entire agreement between the Parties as to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes any and all prior arrangements and understandings between the Parties, and no other agreement, statement or promise made by either Party to this Agreement which is not contained in this Agreement will be binding or valid provided, however, that nothing in this Section limits the effect or enforceability of the Loan Agreement. This Agreement will not be construed as if it had been prepared by one of the Parties, but rather as if both Parties had prepared it. The Parties have read and reviewed this Agreement and agree that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party (including but not limited to Civil Code Section 1654 as may be amended from time to time) will not apply to the interpretation of this Agreement.

5.3. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by the written agreement of the Parties.

5.4. Severability. In the event any limitation, condition, restriction, covenant, or provision contained in this Agreement is to be held invalid, void or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, or if any provision of this Agreement is rendered invalid or unenforceable pursuant to any California statute which became effective after the Effective Date, the remaining portions of this Agreement will nevertheless remain in full force and effect to the greatest extent allowed by law.

5.5. Waiver. The waiver of or failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement will not operate as a waiver of any future breach of any such provision or any other provisions of this Agreement.

5.6. Covenant Running with the Land. The covenants and conditions in this Agreement contained will apply to and bind, during their respective periods of fee ownership, Owner and any assignee or transferee of Owner’s rights under the Loan Agreement (each a "Transferee"), and will run with and burden the Property for the entire Term unless or until released in accordance with Article 3. All of the provisions of this Agreement will be enforceable as equitable servitudes and will constitute covenants running with the land pursuant to applicable laws, including without limitation Section 1468 of the California Civil Code. Each covenant to do, or to refrain from doing, some act on the Property under this Agreement: (a) is for the benefit of the Property and is a burden on the Property, (b) runs with the Property, and (c) is binding upon each Party and each Owner and Transferee during its ownership of the Property or any portion of the Property and will be a benefit to and a burden upon each Party and the Property under this Agreement and each Owner and Transferee succeeding in an interest to the Property.

5.7. Assignment and Assumption; Release. Provided that a Transferee expressly assumes Owner's obligations under this Agreement pursuant to an assignment and assumption agreement in a form approved by the Trust in connection with the transfer of any part of the Property, the Owner will be released from all obligations following the recordation of such assignment and assumption agreement in the Official Records.

5.8. Non-Discrimination. The Accessory Dwelling Unit will be available for occupancy to members of the general public. The Owner will not give preference to any particular class or group of persons in renting the Accessory Dwelling Unit or selling the Property, except to the extent that the Accessory Dwelling Unit is required to be rented to Eligible Households; provided, however, there will be no discrimination against or segregation of any person or group of persons, on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, source of income (e.g., SSI), age, ancestry, disability, or any other basis prohibited by the Fair Housing Act or the Fair Employment and Housing Act in the leasing, transferring, use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of the Accessory Dwelling Unit nor will the Owner or any person claiming under or through the Owner, establish or permit any such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use, or occupancy of Tenants of the Accessory Dwelling Unit. The Owner has agreed to the obligations set forth in this Section in consideration for the direct financial contribution of the Affordable Housing Loan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, the Owner shall be entitled to rent the Accessory Dwelling Unit to members of the Owner’s family who meet all of the income and eligibility requirements contained herein.

5.9. Relationship of Parties. Nothing contained in this Agreement will be deemed or construed by the Parties or any third party to create the relationship of principal and agent or of partnership or of joint venture or of association. The relationship of the Parties is that of an owner of real property and an administrator of a Trust affordable housing program. Owner further acknowledges, understands and agrees that the Trust does not undertake or assume any responsibility for or duty to Owner to select, review, inspect, supervise, pass judgment on, or inform Owner of the quality, adequacy or suitability of the Accessory Dwelling Unit (or any other portion of the Property). The Trust owes no duty of care to protect Owner against negligent, faulty, inadequate or defective building or construction or any condition of the Property and Owner agrees that neither Owner, or Owner's heirs, successors or assigns will ever claim, have or assert any right or action against the Trust for any loss, damage or other matter arising out of or resulting from any condition of the Property and will hold the Trust harmless from any liability, loss or damage as set forth in Section 5.10. Any review by the Trust of any documents submitted by the Owner to the Trust pursuant to this Agreement, including, but not limited to any Tenant Lease, is solely to confirm compliance with the requirements of this Agreement and will not be deemed to be a representation of any kind of the validity or legal enforceability of such document(s).

5.10. Indemnification. Owner agrees to accept all responsibility for loss, damage or injury to any person or entity, and to the greatest extent permitted by law, Owner will indemnify, defend (with counsel approved by the Trust) and hold the Trust and its members, elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, consultants, contractors and representatives (collectively, the "Indemnitees") harmless from and against all liability, loss, cost, expense (including without limitation attorneys' fees and costs of litigation), claim, demand, action, suit, judicial or administrative proceeding, penalty, deficiency, fine, order, and damage (all of the foregoing collectively "Claims") arising directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, as a result of or in connection with this Agreement, the construction work, the Accessory Dwelling Unit, or any failure to perform any obligation as and when required by the Loan Documents. Owner's indemnification obligations set forth in this Section: (i) will survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement; and (ii) will not extend to Claims to the extent arising from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnitees. The Trust does not and will not waive any rights against Owner that the Trust may have by reason of any indemnity and hold harmless provision set forth in this Agreement because of the acceptance by the Trust, or the deposit with the Trust by Owner, of any of the insurance policies described in the Loan Documents.

5.11. Applicable Law and Venue. This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Venue for any action with respect to this Agreement is the State Courts for Orange County and Central District of California for Federal Court actions.

5.12. Attorneys' Fees and Costs. Each party to this Agreement shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs in the event of any action or proceeding in court or any other dispute resolution mechanism permitted under this Agreement which is commenced by either party to interpret or enforce the terms of this Agreement or where any provision hereof is asserted as a defense.

5.13. Time is of the Essence. In all matters under this Agreement, the Parties agree that time is of the essence. References in this Agreement to days will be to calendar days. If the last day of any period to give or reply to a notice, meet a deadline or undertake any other action occurs on a Saturday, Sunday or State or Federal Holiday, then the last day for giving or replying to such notice, meeting such deadline or undertaking any such other action will be the next succeeding Business Day.

5.14. Interpretation. The use in this Agreement of the words "including", "such as" or words of similar import when used with reference to any general term, statement or matter will not be construed to limit such statement, term or matter to the specific statements, terms or matters, unless language of limitation, such as "and limited to" or words of similar import are used with reference to "including". The headings of this Agreement are for convenience only and do not in any way limit or amplify the terms or provisions of this Agreement. All pronouns and variations of them will be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine, or neuter, and to the singular or plural, as the identity of the Party or Parties may require.

5.15. Government Standards. In the event any standard established and maintained by any governmental agency which is necessary to give effect to this Agreement ceases to exist, and no comparable replacement is issued, the Parties will create a replacement standard utilizing the formula and factors previously used to create the discontinued standard.

5.16. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple originals, each of which is deemed to be an original, and may be signed in counterparts, which will constitute one and the same agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the Effective Date.

COUNTY:

ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE TRUST

a California joint powers authority

By: ______________________________

Name: ____________________________

APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:

Trust Counsel

OWNER:

(Signatures must be notarized.)

A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF ORANGE )

On _______________, 20____, before me, ________________, Notary Public, personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

By:

Public Notary

A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF ORANGE )

On _______________, 20____, before me, ________________, Notary Public, personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

By:

Public Notary

EXHIBIT A

PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION

[To be Inserted]

EXHIBIT B

TENANT LEASE ADDENDUM

This Lease Addendum is attached to and incorporated in that certain lease for the Accessory Dwelling Unit located at , between the (“Owner”) and (the “Tenant”), dated (the “ADU Lease”). To the extent that any provision in the ADU Lease is not consistent with or otherwise violates the terms of this Addendum the terms of this Lease Addendum, the terms of this Lease Addendum shall supersede the terms of the ADU Lease and will be binding upon the Owner and the Tenant. A violation of this Lease Addendum by either the Owner or the Tenant will be a violation of the ADU Lease.

(a) The initial term of the ADU Lease is a minimum of twelve (12) months from the date of initial occupancy of the Accessory Dwelling Unit by the Tenant, unless a greater initial term is provided in the ADU Lease; and

(b) The Rent for the Accessory Dwelling Unit may not be raised more often than once every twelve (12) months. The Owner will provide the Tenant with at least sixty (60) days written notice of any increase in Rent, and any Rent increase will not violate the limitations imposed by this the following documents executed by the Owner and the Orange County Housing Finance Trust with respect to the Accessory Dwelling Unit: (1) Loan Agreement; (2) Agreement Containing Covenants Governing Rental of Accessory Dwelling Unit; (3) Deed of Trust; and (4) this Agreement.

(c) With respect to the Accessory Dwelling Unit (or any portion of the Accessory

Dwelling Unit) the Tenant will not: (i) sublease it; (ii) use it for tourist or transient use, or any other short-term rental; or (iii) list it on any "hosting platform" (as defined in California Business & Professions Code 22590, as may be amended from time to time), including, but not limited to any Internet-based "hosting platform", such as "airbnb.com", or any similar service; and

(d) The Tenant must provide an annual certification to the Owner that the Tenant continues to occupy the unit as the Tenant’s primary residence.

[Signatures on following page.]

The Owner and the Tenant have executed this Tenant Lease Addendum as of

, 20 .

OWNER:

Name:

TENANT:

Name:

5506855.2

Article I DEFINITIONS
1.1. "Affordable Rent" means the maximum allowable Rent for the Accessory Dwelling Unit, equal to one-twelfth (1/12th) of thirty percent (30%) of fifty percent (50%) of the Median Household Income for a household of a size appropriate for the unit [on...
1.2. "Eligible Household" means a household that has been determined to be eligible to be a Tenant of the Accessory Dwelling Unit as a Very Low Income Household.
1.3. "HCD" means the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development, or any successor.
1.4. "HUD" means the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or any successor.
1.5. "Median Household Income" means median yearly income in Orange County as determined by HUD and published by HCD.
1.6. “Non-Vouchered Tenant” means a Tenant that does not have a Housing Choice (Section 8) voucher, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) voucher, or similar governmental rental housing voucher.
1.7. "Rent" means the total monthly payment by the Tenant of the Accessory Dwelling Unit for all of the following: (1) use and occupancy of the Accessory Dwelling Unit and land and all facilities associated with the Accessory Dwelling Unit, including ...
1.8. "Tenant" means an Eligible Household entitled by written or oral agreement with the Owner to have the exclusive right to occupy the Accessory Dwelling Unit as a home or residence to the exclusion of all others.
1.9. "Transferee" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.6.
1.10. "Very Low Income Household" means a household whose income does not exceed fifty percent (50%) of Median Household Income.
1.11. “Vouchered Tenant” means a Tenant who has a Housing Choice (Section 8) voucher, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) voucher, or similar governmental rental housing voucher.
Article II OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS
2.1. Rental of Accessory Dwelling Unit to Eligible Households. The Owner may, at Owner’s option, provide that the Accessory Dwelling Unit is rented to, and occupied by, Eligible Households in accordance with this Agreement. If the Owner elects to rent...
(a) Income Certification. The Owner will not enter into a lease or rental agreement, or receive Rent from a Tenant, for the Accessory Dwelling Unit until and unless the Trust has verified that the income of the Tenant meets the standards for a Very Lo...
(b) Maximum Allowable Rent. The maximum Rent charged to the Tenant of the Accessory Dwelling Unit will not exceed the lesser of (i) the Affordable Rent, or (ii) for Vouchered Tenants, the amount payable by the Tenant pursuant to the terms of the appli...
(c) Increased Income of Tenants. If, upon recertification of a Tenant's income pursuant to Section 2.2, the Owner determines that the Tenant's household income has increased and exceeds the qualifying income for a Low Income Household, but does not ex...
(d) Information. At the request of the Owner, the Trust will provide the Owner with the very low income limits applicable to Orange County, adjusted for household size, as published from time to time by HCD.
(e) Students. Full-time and part-time students at institutions of higher education may be Eligible Households, provided that they meet the definition of an independent student pursuant to HUD definition or the student’s parents are also an Eligible Ho...
(f) Vouchered Tenants. Only the rent payable directly by a Vouchered Tenant to the Owner, and not the rental assistance payments made to the Owner by the governmental issuer of the voucher, shall be considered Rent for purposes of determining complian...
2.2. Lease Provisions. The Owner will enter into a written lease with the Tenant for the ADU (the “ADU Lease”) and will attach to the ADU Lease the form of Tenant lease addendum (the "Tenant Lease Addendum”) attached to this Agreement as Exhibit B. Th...
2.3. Inspection. For purposes of confirming compliance with this Agreement, the Accessory Dwelling Unit will be made available by Owner to be inspected by the Trust during regular business hours upon seventy-two (72) hours' written notice; provided, h...
2.4. Records. The Owner will maintain reasonably complete and accurate records pertaining to such rental of the Accessory Dwelling Unit throughout the duration of each tenancy. Owner will permit any authorized representative of the Trust to inspect su...
2.5. Assignments and Subletting. The Owner will at no time permit the Tenant to assign its leasehold interest in the Accessory Dwelling Unit or to sublet all or a portion of the Accessory Dwelling Unit to any person other than to another Eligible Hous...
2.6. Agreement to Limitation on Rents.
(a) The Owner acknowledges that the Property received the Affordable Housing Loan as a direct financial contribution. Sections 1954.52(b) and 1954.53(a)(2) of the Costa-Hawkins Act provide that, where an owner has received a direct financial contribut...
(b) The Owner further warrants and covenants that the terms of this Agreement are fully enforceable. The Owner agrees and acknowledges that the Trust would not have provided the Affordable Housing Loan without the obligation to record this Agreement a...

2.7. Deeds. Owner acknowledges that this Agreement will be recorded in the Official Records against the Property, and any deed transferring any fee interest in the Property will include the following language; provided, however, the failure to include...

Article III TERM
3.1. Term. Except as terminated pursuant to Section 3.2 or extended pursuant to Section 3.3 below, this Agreement will become effective as of the Effective Date and will remain in full force and effect for a term of ten (10) years following the date t...
3.2. Termination. Upon repayment in full of the Loan pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement, the Term shall expire as of the date of repayment. Upon expiration of the Term, the Parties shall execute and record an agreement that memorializes the ...
3.3. Option of Term Extension. The Owner will have the option in its discretion, with the reasonable approval of the Trust, to extend the Term of this Agreement (and therefore the applicability of its provisions). In the event that the Owner and Trust...
Article IV DEFAULT
4.1. Violations by Owner. Failure of the Owner to cure any default in the Owner's obligations under the terms of this Agreement within thirty (30) days after the delivery of a written notice of default from the Trust (or such longer period of time up ...
4.2. Remedies. Subject to the applicable notice and cure period set forth above, the Trust may exercise any and all remedies available to it at law or equity with respect to the Owner's failure to satisfy the terms of this Agreement. Owner acknowledge...
Article V GENERAL PROVISIONS
5.1. Notices. Except for any notice, demand, or communication required under applicable law to be given in another matter, all notices, demands, and communications to be sent pursuant to this Agreement will be made in writing, and sent to the Parties ...
5.2. Entire Agreement. The Recitals set forth above, and all exhibits attached to this Agreement, are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. This Agreement, together with the Loan Agreement, contains the entire agreement between the Parti...
5.3. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by the written agreement of the Parties.
5.4. Severability. In the event any limitation, condition, restriction, covenant, or provision contained in this Agreement is to be held invalid, void or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, or if any provision of this Agreement is re...
5.5. Waiver. The waiver of or failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement will not operate as a waiver of any future breach of any such provision or any other provisions of this Agreement.
5.6. Covenant Running with the Land. The covenants and conditions in this Agreement contained will apply to and bind, during their respective periods of fee ownership, Owner and any assignee or transferee of Owner’s rights under the Loan Agreement (ea...
5.7. Assignment and Assumption; Release. Provided that a Transferee expressly assumes Owner's obligations under this Agreement pursuant to an assignment and assumption agreement in a form approved by the Trust in connection with the transfer of any pa...
5.8. Non-Discrimination. The Accessory Dwelling Unit will be available for occupancy to members of the general public. The Owner will not give preference to any particular class or group of persons in renting the Accessory Dwelling Unit or selling the...
5.9. Relationship of Parties. Nothing contained in this Agreement will be deemed or construed by the Parties or any third party to create the relationship of principal and agent or of partnership or of joint venture or of association. The relationship...
5.10. Indemnification. Owner agrees to accept all responsibility for loss, damage or injury to any person or entity, and to the greatest extent permitted by law, Owner will indemnify, defend (with counsel approved by the Trust) and hold the Trust and ...
5.11. Applicable Law and Venue. This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Venue for any action with respect to this Agreement is the State Courts for Orange County and Central District of Calif...
5.12. Attorneys' Fees and Costs. Each party to this Agreement shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs in the event of any action or proceeding in court or any other dispute resolution mechanism permitted under this Agreement which is commenced by...
5.13. Time is of the Essence. In all matters under this Agreement, the Parties agree that time is of the essence. References in this Agreement to days will be to calendar days. If the last day of any period to give or reply to a notice, meet a deadlin...
5.14. Interpretation. The use in this Agreement of the words "including", "such as" or words of similar import when used with reference to any general term, statement or matter will not be construed to limit such statement, term or matter to the speci...
5.15. Government Standards. In the event any standard established and maintained by any governmental agency which is necessary to give effect to this Agreement ceases to exist, and no comparable replacement is issued, the Parties will create a replace...
5.16. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple originals, each of which is deemed to be an original, and may be signed in counterparts, which will constitute one and the same agreement.

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