The first step in becoming an MHA landlord is to register online. Once you have completed the online form, you will be directed to the required Landlord Registration files. These files must be completed and either mailed or bought into the Marietta Housing Authority.
Once you've been approved and assigned a password by the MHA, you may list your property with Housing Choice on-line. Your property will be placed on a roster of available units. Certified families can search this list of available units, but you are not guaranteed that an eligible family will rent your unit.
The landlord interviews and screens prospective families.
The landlord selects a family based on the landlord's screening criteria and fair-housing law requirements.
The landlord completes the move-in paperwork and returns it to the family.
The family submits the move-in paperwork to the Housing Choice Program office, and this information is forwarded to the Inspection Department.
The landlord and inspector arrange the date and time of inspection.
Once the unit passes inspection and the move-in date is established, the landlord and family sign the lease and contract documents.
After all documents are signed, the family receives the keys to the unit.
Finally, the family moves into the unit. The landlord has sole responsibility for the management and maintenance of the unit from this point.
