Housing Voucher Programs - Policy and Procedures Manual

Chapter VI Sections

1. Required Initial Verifications
2. Family Locates Unit
3. Eligibility of Unit
4. Landlord Screening/Selection of Tenant
5. Landlord Registration Requirements and Procedures
6. Owner Disapproval and Restrictions
7. Affordability (40%) Cap
8. Rent Reasonableness
9. Inspection
10. Lease Requirements
11. Changes in Family Size/Income Prior to Effective Date
12. Executing Initial HAP Contract
13. Landlord Unit Information in Elite
14. Tenant/Landlord Late Fees
15. Portability Option
16. Project-Based Assistance
17. Applicable Forms List

Exhibits

• Exhibit 2

Chapter VI: Initial Contracts

Section D: Landlord Screening/Selection of Tenant

• The landlord must perform their own screening of the applicant as to suitability for tenancy.
• The Rental Unit Information form (MSHDA-51b) informs prospective landlords of:
  1. The family’s current address; and
  2. The name and address of the family’s most recent previous landlords (i.e. one current and one previous - only required if known and available).