COS Property Management Practices 3

Question 1

Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, federally assisted housing providers must make reasonable accommodations for residents with disabilities. Which scenario would NOT typically qualify as a reasonable accommodation?

Accepted Answer

Constructing an entirely new elevator in a two-story building at great expense

Answer

An accommodation causing undue financial or administrative burden on the housing provider, such as constructing a costly new elevator, may not be required under Section 504.

Question 2

A property manager for an elderly housing community must verify that at least what percentage of units are occupied by persons age 62 or older to maintain the age-restricted exemption under the Fair Housing Act?

Accepted Answer

80%

Answer

Under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA), at least 80% of the occupied units must have at least one resident age 55 or older, or 100% must be for residents 62 and older.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of an EIV (Enterprise Income Verification) system in HUD-assisted housing management?

Accepted Answer

To cross-check tenant-reported income against federal data sources

Answer

EIV uses federal databases to verify resident-reported income and detect potential fraud or misrepresentation in HUD-assisted programs.

Question 4

Which type of lease provision is typically prohibited in federally assisted housing because it improperly shifts legal obligations to the resident?

Accepted Answer

Exculpatory clause

Answer

Exculpatory clauses that release the landlord from liability for negligence or shift the landlord's responsibilities to tenants are prohibited in federally assisted housing.

Question 5

When calculating a resident's Total Tenant Payment (TTP) in a HUD Section 8 property, which formula is used?

Accepted Answer

30% of monthly adjusted income or 10% of monthly gross income, whichever is greater

Answer

TTP is the greater of 30% of monthly adjusted income, 10% of monthly gross income, the welfare rent, or the minimum rent established by HUD.

(COS) Certified Occupancy Specialist Practice Test

(COS) Certified Occupancy Specialist Practice Test

COS Property Management Practices 3