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Question 1

A prospective tenant requests a first-floor unit due to a mobility impairment even though no such units are currently available. The property manager should:

Accepted Answer

Place the applicant on a priority waitlist as a reasonable accommodation

Answer

Providing a priority waitlist position for an accessible unit is a recognized form of reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act.

Question 2

A policy that requires all tenants to have a minimum household income of 3x the monthly rent could constitute a Fair Housing violation if it:

Accepted Answer

Results in a disparate impact on recipients of housing assistance

Answer

Income-to-rent ratio policies can have a disparate impact on voucher holders and may violate Fair Housing laws in jurisdictions that protect source of income.

Question 3

In the LIHTC program, what document serves as the primary tool for verifying a household's initial income eligibility?

Accepted Answer

Tenant income certification (TIC)

Answer

The Tenant Income Certification (TIC) is the primary document used to verify and certify a household's income eligibility at move-in.

Question 4

A property manager refuses to rent to a family because they have three children and the manager believes the unit will be too crowded. This is most likely a violation of which protected class?

Accepted Answer

Familial status

Answer

Refusing to rent to families with children constitutes familial status discrimination under the Fair Housing Act.

Question 5

When a LIHTC property transitions from the initial compliance period to the extended use period, which entity is responsible for monitoring ongoing compliance?

Accepted Answer

The state housing finance agency (HFA)

Answer

State Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs) are responsible for monitoring LIHTC properties throughout both the compliance and extended use periods.

(NAHP) National Affordable Housing Professional Practice Test

(NAHP) National Affordable Housing Professional Practice Test

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