Overlying Concepts
Course Overview
Introduction
HUD’s Multifamily Housing Programs
The 4350.3 and HUD’s Directive System
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Eligibility
Introduction
Program Eligibility
Verification
Required Consent Forms
Income Eligibility
Calculating Gross Income
Social Security Number Requirement
Sole Residency Requirement
Agree To Pay Rent
Citizenship Requirement
Student
Project Eligibility
Eligibility of Remaining Tenant Family Member
Occupancy Standards
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Screening for Suitability
Introduction
HUD-Required and Non-Required/Optional Written Screening Criteria
Criminal Background Checks
Other Permitted Screening Criteria: Credit, Rental and Housekeeping
Screening of Live-In Aides
Prohibited Screening Criteria
Recommended Practices to Ensure Consistency in Screening
Consideration of Extenuating Circumstances
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Rejecting An Applicant
Introduction
Reasons An Owner Can and Cannot Deny Admission or Assistance
Rejection Notices
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The Application and Application Process
Introduction
The Process For Taking Applications
Charging Application Fees
The Application
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Preferences
Introduction
Income Targeting
Preference for Elders in Section 8 Housing
Owner Adopted Preferences
Verification of Preferences
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Waiting Lists
Introduction
Creating and Maintaining Waiting Lists
Accessible Unit, Unit Modification(s) and/or Unit Preference Request Due to Disability-Related Need
Requirements for Documenting Changes to the Waitlist
Updating the Waiting List & Removing/Reinstating Applicants
Application Retention Requirements
Tenant Selection, Unit Assignment & Income Targeting at Move-In
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The Required Application/ Applicant Interview
Introduction
Items An Owner May Request Applicants Bring To An Interview
Requirements Owners Must Comply With When Conducting an Applicant Interview
Follow Standard Policies and Procedures, Make Sure They Are Accessible, and Document What Occurred
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The Lease, Lease Addendums and Lease Attachments
Introduction
HUD’s Required Model Leases & Terms by Program Type
Key Requirments
Changes To The Model Leases
HUD Required Lease Addendum
Common Attachments to the Lease
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Security Deposits and Other Fees
Introduction
Security Deposit Rules
Security Deposit Refunds
Payment of the Security Deposit
Resident Fees
Form of Payment
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The Tenant Briefing
Introduction
Important Topics To Discuss During The Briefing
Effective Communication
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Owner Required Move-In And Move Out Unit Inspections
Introduction
Requirements for the Move-In Inspection
Requirements for the Move-Out Inspection
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Conducting Annual Recertification
Introduction
Owner/Tenant Required Actions to Ensure Calculated Rent is Commensurate With Tenant’s Ability To Pay
Timing of the Annual Recertification
Annual Recertification Requirements Owners and Tenants Must Follow
Recertification Notices
The Effective Date of Changes in Assistance Payment, Total Tenant Payment, and Tenant Rent
Extenuating Circumstances
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Interim Recertifications
Introduction
Tenant Reporting Requirements
Owner Responsibilities to Process Interim Recertifications
Required Procedures
Actions an Owner Must Take Upon Tenant Failure to Report Required Interim Changes
The Effective Date of Interim Recertifications
Unit Transfers
Introduction
Transfers Resulting from Reasonable Accommodation
Transfers Due to a Change in Family Composition
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Gross Rent Change
Introduction
Owner and Tenant Required Actions
Termination of Assistance
Introduction
Owner Requirements to Terminate Housing Assistance
Procedures for Terminating Assistance
When An Owner May Reinstate Assistance
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Termination of Tenancy
Introduction
Termination of Tenancy by Tenant
Termination of Tenancy by Owner
Procedures an Owner Must Follow to Terminate Tenancy
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Procedures For Addressing Discrepancies, Errors, and Fraud Including Reimbursing HUD and Tenants
Introduction
Required Procedures for Investigating and Addressing Discrepancies, Errors and Fraud
EIV Income Discrepancies
Reimbursement to HUD by Tenants and Owners
Overcharges in Tenant Rent by Owners
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