Tenant Selection Procedures Clause Samples
The Tenant Selection Procedures clause outlines the criteria and process by which tenants are evaluated and chosen for a property. Typically, this involves specifying requirements such as background checks, creditworthiness, income verification, and references, as well as the steps the landlord or property manager will follow in reviewing applications. By establishing clear and consistent procedures, this clause helps ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance with applicable laws, reducing the risk of disputes or claims of discrimination during the tenant selection process.
Tenant Selection Procedures. Borrower shall rent Assisted Units in the Development to Eligible Households in accordance with the Management Plan developed by the Borrower and approved by and on file with the Department (the “Management Plan”) pursuant to paragraph 13 of this Agreement. The Management Plan shall:
a. detail actions to be taken by Borrower to affirmatively market all Units in a manner that ensures equal access to all persons in any category protected by federal, state or local laws governing discrimination, and without regard to any arbitrary factor;
b. specify reasonable criteria for determination of tenant eligibility, including household size;
c. require that eligible tenants be selected based on order of application, lottery, or other reasonable method approved by the Department;
d. require eligible applicants to be notified of eligibility and, based on turnover history, when a Unit may be available;
e. require ineligible applicants to be notified of the reason for their ineligibility;
f. specify procedures through which applicants deemed to be ineligible may appeal this determination;
g. require maintenance of a waiting list of eligible applicants;
h. specify procedures for obtaining information regarding prospective tenants' incomes as necessary to certify that such income does not exceed the income limit limitations; i. be made available to prospective tenants upon request; and
j. specify procedures for obtaining statistical information for identifying the status of tenants as either elderly or veteran.
Tenant Selection Procedures. Borrower shall rent Assisted Units in the Development to Eligible Households in accordance with the Management Plan developed by the Borrower and approved by and on file with the Department (the “Management Plan”) pursuant to paragraph 13 of this Agreement. The Management Plan shall:
a. detail actions to be taken by Borrower to affirmatively market all Units in a manner that ensures equal access to all persons in any category protected by federal, state or local laws governing discrimination, and without regard to any arbitrary factor, in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 50736 and Government Code Section 65863;
b. specify reasonable criteria for determination of tenant eligibility, including household size;
c. require that eligible tenants be selected based on order of application, lottery, or other reasonable method approved by the Department;
d. require eligible applicants to be notified of eligibility and, based on turnover history, when a Unit may be available;
e. require ineligible applicants to be notified of the reason for their ineligibility and of their right to appeal this determination;
f. specify procedures through which applicants deemed to be ineligible may appeal this determination;
g. require maintenance of a waiting list of eligible applicants;
h. specify procedures for obtaining information regarding prospective tenants' incomes as necessary to certify that such income does not exceed the income limit limitations;
i. be made available to prospective tenants upon request; and
j. specify procedures for obtaining statistical information for identifying the status of tenants as either elderly or veteran.
Tenant Selection Procedures a. Borrower shall rent Assisted Units in the Development to Eligible Households in accordance with the Management Plan approved by and on file with the Department pursuant to Paragraph 13 of this Agreement. Such plan shall:
(1) detail actions to be taken by Borrower to affirmatively market all units in a manner that ensures equal access to all persons in any category protected by federal, state or local laws governing discrimination, and without regard to any arbitrary factor;
(2) specify reasonable criteria for determination of tenant eligibility, including household size;
(3) require that eligible tenants be selected based on order of application, lottery, or other reasonable method approved by the Department;
(4) require eligible applicants to be notified of eligibility and, based on turnover history, when a unit may be available;
(5) require ineligible applicants to be notified of the reason for their ineligibility;
(6) specify procedures through which applicants deemed to be ineligible may appeal this determination;
(7) require maintenance of a waiting list of eligible applicants;
(8) specify procedures for obtaining information regarding prospective tenants' incomes as necessary to certify that such income does not exceed the income level limitations; and
(9) be made available to prospective tenants upon request.
b. Market Restricted Units shall be rented to households in accordance with paragraph 6.d., above.
Tenant Selection Procedures. CHDO must adopt written tenant selection policies and criteria (such as a waiting list) that: - Are consistent with the purposes of providing affordable housing; - Are reasonably related to program eligibility and the ability of the applicant to perform obligations of the lease; - Provide for tenant selection from a written waiting list, in chronological order of application to the extent practicable; and - Give prompt written notice to any rejected applicant of the grounds for rejection.
Tenant Selection Procedures. Developer must adopt written tenant selection policies and criteria (such as a waiting list) that: - Are consistent with the purposes of providing affordable housing; - Are reasonably related to program eligibility and the ability of the applicant to perform obligations of the lease; - Provide for tenant selection from a written waiting list, in chronological order of application to the extent practicable; and - Give prompt written notice to any rejected applicant of the grounds for rejection.