968.435—Other program requirements.
In addition to the program requirements applicable to this subpart under § 968.110, each PHA participating in the vacancy reduction program under this subpart shall:
(a)
Certify that any modernization, reconstruction, or rehabilitation activities that are funded under this subpart will be undertaken in accordance with modernization standards, as set forth in HUD Handbook 7485.2, as revised;
(b)
Certify that activities undertaken within vacant units will bring the affected units into compliance with the Housing Quality Standards, as set forth in § 982.401 of this title, except that § 982.401(j) of this title shall not apply; the applicable lead-based paint requirements in part 35 subparts A, B, L and R, of this title shall apply.
(c)
Provide for resident involvement, in a manner to be determined by the Secretary, in the process of applying for any funding available under this part.