If the owner suspects misrepresentation of income, what are they required to do?

When an owner suspects misrepresentation of income, they are not legally required to investigate those suspicions further. The fair housing laws and regulations do not mandate property owners to conduct their own investigations into an individual's reported income levels. Rather, ownership has the discretion to either address the situation directly or choose to proceed without any further inquiries into the reported information.

This reflects a key principle within fair housing practices, emphasizing the importance of respecting tenant privacy and not making assumptions without proper cause. While it is critical for owners to ensure accurate information is provided during the leasing process, the legal obligations do not extend to conducting investigations based on suspicions alone.