Intermediate Review of Verifying Tenant Income and Assets

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This presentation builds on the basics of rent calculation and extends to more complex situations including zero income and self-employed tenants. It guides housing providers to effectively review documentation and assess the information submitted. It will also emphasize the impact rent administrators have when actively reviewing documents. Empowering rent administrators to ask probing questions; understanding when to ask for additional information and what supporting documentation to request.

Who should attend:

Rent Administrators who’s Operating Agreements state “Rent Geared to Income Calculation”

Presenters:

Mariana Hulsen, Audit Services Specialist, BC Housing

Mariana joined BC Housing in 2017, and shortly after she started assisting housing providers through the Rent Calculation Department. In 2020 she joined the Audit Services team, where she works directly with subsidized tenants and housing providers to ensure tenant income and assets are accurately declared, and rent contributions are correctly calculated. With a background in teaching, training and program delivery, Mariana is driven by a passion to help others succeed.

Christine Henly, Senior Manager, BC Housing

As the Senior Manager of Audit Services at BC Housing, Christine supports the Audit Service Specialists. She ensures tenant audit outcomes are accurate and align with the BC Housing Rent Calculation Guidelines. Christine is always happy to speak with the housing providers regarding best practices concerning rent subsidy calculations.