Cal. Civ. Code § 380.609
Income Eligibility and Verification
Operative Text
Developers shall verify the Annual Income of each prospective Tenant prior to occupancy of a Unit and thereafter prior to lease renewal, using the Tenant Income Certification form prescribed by the Agency.� Developers shall verify all Household income and assets, as required in this Part and the Program Guide or the Municipality Program Guide, as applicable.� Developers shall maintain records in connection with all Units receiving Rental Assistance under their Commitments for five years after the date of termination of the Commitment.
Under 47 Ill. Admin. Code pt. 380 § 380.609, developers participating in Illinois rental assistance programs are required to confirm each prospective tenant's annual income before move-in and again before each lease renewal, using a specific Tenant Income Certification form designated by the Agency. All household income and assets must be verified in accordance with the applicable Program Guide or Municipality Program Guide. Records related to units receiving rental assistance must be kept for five years after the Commitment ends.
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Section 380.609 places the verification burden squarely on developers: a compliant operator collects and documents household income and asset information for every prospective tenant before occupancy and repeats that process at each lease renewal using the Agency-prescribed Tenant Income Certification form. Operators also follow the relevant Program Guide or Municipality Program Guide to ensure all required income and asset categories are captured. Thorough recordkeeping for all assisted units—maintained for at least five years after the Commitment terminates—is a core compliance obligation under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 380.609 establishes that developers must verify your household income and assets before you move in and before each lease renewal, using a standardized certification form. This means tenants in rental assistance programs can generally expect to be asked to provide income and asset documentation at these intervals as part of the program's eligibility process. If you believe a developer is not following the verification procedures required by this provision, you may consider contacting the Illinois Housing Development Authority or a local tenant-rights organization to understand your options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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