Verification should explain the evidence and the uncertainty.
Use an appropriate verification process for identity, lawful income information and references. Obtain required consent and use independently verified contact channels where practical. A document appearance alone is not proof that the information is authentic.
Record what was checked, the source and any unresolved discrepancy. Apply lawful income standards consistently and account for the rules relevant to housing assistance and alternative evidence.
California fair-housing and source-of-income guidance should inform the screening process used for a Pomona property.
Separate the verification tasks
Verify without making assumptions
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Set the lawful method
Define required consent, information and consistent criteria.
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Cross-check relevant facts
Use reliable contact details and sources for the specific information.
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Record the result
Keep verified facts separate from questions that still need clarification.
Make the next step clear.
Use these prompts to organize the decisions and responsibilities for your home. Keep sensitive applicant and tenant information in the appropriate secure system.
Your action checklist.
California fair-housing and source-of-income guidance should inform the screening process used for a Pomona property.
A few things worth asking.
Should one inconsistent document lead to an immediate conclusion?+
Seek an appropriate clarification through the established process. Keep an unexplained discrepancy separate from a verified finding.
Can all income be assessed with one salary multiple?+
Review the lawful source-of-income rules and the applicant portion of the rent; do not apply an unsuitable standard automatically.