A lot lease shall be considered void if the leaseholder or any successor(s) in interest does not occupy the premises or begin construction of a residence within one (1) year of the date of the lease. This period may be extended for one (1) year by motion of the Tribal Council if the leaseholder submits information in writing demonstrating the likelihood that a residence will be constructed within the extended period of time. If the Tribal Council determines the lease to be void, the lot will be made available to other tribal members under a new lease approved under the process described in Article III. The former leaseholder is not eligible to reapply.
A lot lease shall be considered void if the leaseholder or any successor(s) in interest fail to obtain mortgage financing to build a home on the lot within a year from the date of the lease or his mortgage financing application has been rejected by a lender for reasons other than missing filing documents that may be the responsibility of the Tribe to generate. If the Tribal Council determines the lease to be void, the lot will be made available to other tribal members under a new lease approved under the process described in Article III. There is no restriction for the former leaseholder to reapply, provided that he can demonstrate changes in his financial status that may qualify him for a mortgage loan.
A lot lease shall be considered void if the leaseholder or any
successor(s) in interest fails to execute an affidavit stating that
the house proposed to construct on the lot leased will comply with
applicable land use regulations and that all the required permits
will be sought and requested. The affidavit shall be executed prior
to the Tribe submitting the executed lease to the Bureau of Indian
Affairs.
A lot lease shall be considered void if an applicant whose request
for a lot has been approved by Tribal Council fails to execute the
lease form within thirty (30) days of the Tribal Council resolution
ordering the execution of the lease.
