HUD Housing Programs: Tenants’ Rights (The Green Book): 2.2.1 Introduction
All affordable housing providers are governed by rules concerning tenant eligibility. For admission to public housing and issuance of a Voucher, PHAs are governed by eligibility regulations. Owners of HUD-assisted and subsidized housing also must determine applicant eligibility. Landlords deciding whether to rent to a voucher holder do not determine eligibility. However, they may screen an applicant for suitability, which often includes a review of the applicant’s tenancy, credit, and criminal history.