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cite in the perfoemance mauual, as well as, the specification manual. Each repair item should inc~lude a per unit priee snd the number of units to be repait~ed. qn acceptable bid must be within 15 /o of the cotal cost estimate, 1.7 Responsibilities A. Homeowners are responsible for completing epplicetion materia]s, returning aU t+eqttited documentation within the dme frame stated on the app(ication materials and responding to any inquiries regar,ding applicadon deficiencies. A homeowner who fails to do these things within a timely manner will be disqualifed for services. B. Homeowrters who are selected for services must undetstand the budget limitations of the program and will be briefed on what services they will receivo. Homeowners must underacand that a thorough inspecpon of thcir homes may ncsuit in a"walk away" if necessary repairs exceed the program's previously established budget Homes that are denIed on this basis may be prioritized for reconsmuction when reconstruction funds are available. To complete necessary repairs within the established budget, homeowners, if thty are physically able, may be sska{ to perform "svveat equity" tasks such as eleaning yard areas. These tasks should be completed prior to contracted services. C. It is the homeowner's responsibility to review all contractual materia(s ineluding specificstions, work write-ups and contracts prior to signing a HOME agnoement. Items t6at are rwt spocified in writing including type of materials, colors and etc_ an not part of the HOME agt+eement The scope of services must be discussed in a pre-construcNon conference at whieh time the homeowner will receive a copy of all related construction materials including specifications, write.ups and agreements. It is recomrnended each item of the work wriu-up be initisled as approved by the homcowncr. The homeowner's signahue on the HOME agreement wili serve to acknowledge awareness of all such documents. D. It is the homeowner's responsbi]ity t;o aRange access to convactors for rehabilitation construcdon services including punc6 list items and warisnry work. If reasonabk and timely acce,ss is denied to a contractor who is attempting to make a good faith effon to make roquired repairs, the homeowner will become responsible for these repairs. E. Except when acccss is permitted for c+ehabilitation services, secwity of the property;s the homeowners responsibility. Movemont, storage and seauity of personal propercy;s the homeowners responsibility. Personal Property damaged, displaced or missing during the rehabilitation phase of services should be reported immediately to the Contract Administrator but it is up to the homeowner to pursue damages for such lossea. It is recommended that a thorough photographic and wtitten inventory be completed prior to rehabiiitation. F. Durintg rehabilitation the homeownec will not affect repair areas and will malce a reaconable effort to stay away from the constcuction zone. G. The homeowner must approve each itemized draw that the contiactor r+equests and must make a reasonable effort to inspc.ct each item for which the contractor is claiming payment gy signing the "contractor request for payment" the homeowner is verifying that to the best of their understanding, each of the noted repair items has been completed according to the wribten specifications. If the homeowner is not satis8ed with a particular item of repair that is beiag presentod for payment the homaowner may delete this item(s) untll such nepair is rectified. However, if the homeowner refuses to s{gn, and the repair is done according to spec;fications, the homeowner may be responsble for payment to the contractor far time 1pst. Any such conflicts must be solved by the Contract Adminishator according to the specifications. TDHCA- Home Investrnent Partnerships Program Page 2 of 23 Appendix A-03 -T'MC Standerds Revised 01/01/2004 1- 237