COS Leasing Regulations & Compliance 2

Question 1

Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is considered an acceptable reason to deny a rental application?

Accepted Answer

The applicant's poor credit history

Answer

Poor credit history is a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason to deny an application, while race, national origin, and familial status are protected classes.

Question 2

A tenant with a mobility disability requests a first-floor unit that is currently occupied. Under the Fair Housing Act, what must the property manager do?

Accepted Answer

Place the applicant on a waitlist and offer the next available accessible unit

Answer

The manager must place the applicant on a waitlist and offer the next available accessible unit as a reasonable accommodation.

Question 3

What does the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) require of HUD-assisted housing providers?

Accepted Answer

To prohibit eviction of tenants who are victims of domestic violence related to the violence

Answer

VAWA prohibits eviction or denial of housing based solely on a tenant's status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Question 4

Which federal law establishes minimum habitability standards for federally assisted housing, including requirements for sanitation and structural integrity?

Accepted Answer

HUD's Housing Quality Standards (HQS)

Answer

HUD's Housing Quality Standards (HQS) establish minimum habitability requirements for units receiving federal housing assistance.

Question 5

A property manager at a tax credit property must maintain income documentation for tenants. How long must these records typically be retained?

Accepted Answer

6 years after the compliance period ends

Answer

IRS regulations for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties require tenant income records to be kept for at least 6 years after the close of the compliance period.

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COS Leasing Regulations & Compliance 2