Updated by Kaavya // October 2020
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If voting no, it MUST be for one of the following reasons for your vote to count. Please identify one or more of the following in your "no" vote. You may add additional commentary.
The applicant has a poor rental history. Lack of a rental history will not necessarily indicate a poor rental history.
The applicant has a poor criminal history.
Reasons you can vote "No":
The applicant has made false or deliberately misleading statements regarding their application.
The applicant does not meet low-income requirements that may be in effect.
The applicant has not indicated a reasonable source of income or funds for meeting the financial obligations of their contract.
The applicant is believed to lack respect for other people. This may include, but is not limited to, lack of respect for other people’s belongings, safety, privacy, space, or time; racial, social, ethnic, religious, gender identity, or sexual orientation backgrounds; shared facilities, resources, tools, space or time.
The applicant is believed to be unable or unwilling to perform the duties of cooperative living, including, but not limited to, completion of labor, participation in meetings and other obligations listed in the contract. Rosalie will attempt to make reasonable accommodations in chore assignments for applicants with physical disabilities. All members are required to contribute equitably to the operations of the co-op.
The applicant is believed to have an insufficient level of interest in cooperative-living and working to sustain and improve the cooperative.
The applicant is believed to be likely to detract from members' enjoyment of the community of the house.
Reasons you CANNOT vote "No" (Fair Housing Act)
HAUS Project complies with the Fair Housing Act. Under the Fair Housing Act, it is illegal to refuse rental or in any way discourage an applicant on the basis of an applicant’s gender, race, national origin, religion, family status, or disability. Discrimination on these bases can incur severe financial penalties to HAUS Project and to discriminating individuals acting independently of HAUS Project. Any member or applicant who believes that a law may have been violated during an application process should inform the Board immediately. The Board may override any House or Membership Coordinator decision if it believes that the decision may carry legal liability for HAUS Project.