What must the owner do if late recertification information is submitted?

When late recertification information is submitted, it is essential for the owner to check for extenuating circumstances. This involves assessing whether there are valid, unforeseen reasons that caused the submission to be late. By doing so, the owner adheres to the principles of fairness and due diligence in handling tenant recertification.

Extenuating circumstances could include a variety of factors such as recent hospitalization, natural disasters affecting the tenant’s ability to submit documentation on time, or other significant life events. This approach ensures that tenants are given a fair opportunity to maintain their assistance and that the owner is complying with regulatory guidelines that protect vulnerable populations.

The other options may not provide the necessary consideration for the tenant's situation. Ignoring the submission or automatically rejecting it could lead to undue hardship for the tenant and may not align with the intent of supportive housing policies. Similarly, reinstating assistance based solely on prior information without examining the reasons for the delay could potentially overlook critical changes in the tenant's situation that need to be addressed.