Does the NHA check an applicants past history in order to determine if he/she is eligible for housing?
Yes. The NHA checks an applicant’s past rental history and also does a criminal records check on person 18 and older to help determine if an applicant is eligible for housing. If an applicant is determined ineligible for housing, the applicant has the right to request an Informal Hearing with the NHA. For more information on requesting an Informal Hearing, applicants may contact the NHA Occupancy Department at (973) 273-6106.
Yes. The NHA checks an applicant’s past rental history and also does a criminal records check on person 18 and older to help determine if an applicant is eligible for housing. If an applicant is determined ineligible for housing, the applicant has the right to request an Informal Hearing with the NHA. For more information on requesting an Informal Hearing, applicants may contact the NHA Occupancy Department.
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- Is an applicant that has been sanctioned by another Federal housing subsidy or income support program eligible for HPRP assistance? What about an applicant that owes back taxes?
- Does the BHA check an applicants past history in order to determine if he/she is eligible for housing?
- Does the Group the applicant is placed on determine how quickly an offer of housing will be made?
