Screening, Verification, Selection of Applicants. A. Screening (Property Specific Requirements) Eligible applicants will be screened, and those who meet the screening criteria will be considered suitable for housing. In the effort to determine which applicants meet the screening criteria, the Agent shall work closely with the applicants to ensure they receive complete information on the history the applicant has on each of the screening criteria. The Agent shall consider all information received prior to making a determination on the eligibility of each applicant. If a determination has been made that the applicant is eligible and satisfies all requirements for admission, the applicant shall be notified of the approximate date of occupancy insofar as that date can be reasonably determined. The Agent shall not deny admissions to any applicant on the basis that the applicant is or has been a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, if the applicant otherwise qualifies for assistance or admissions, and nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede any provisions of Federal, state or local law that provide greater protection for victims of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking. The following property specific requirements apply for initial determination of suitability. Property specific requirements for continued occupancy are discussed under section 5.0_”Continued Occupancy”.
