Okla. Admin. Code § 330 § 330:70-7-1
Request for criminal background search
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At the request of an Owner, OHFA will conduct a criminal background search on any tenant in a Covered Unit or any applicant for housing in a Covered Unit, to the extent permitted under applicable State and federal laws and regulations.
Under Oklahoma Administrative Code § 330:70-7-1, the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) is authorized to run criminal background searches on tenants or applicants in covered housing units when a property owner makes such a request. This process is bounded by applicable state and federal laws and regulations, meaning OHFA's authority to conduct these searches is not unlimited. The provision establishes a formal, agency-mediated mechanism for background screening rather than leaving owners to arrange searches independently.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 330:70-7-1, owners of covered units who wish to obtain a criminal background search on a current tenant or prospective applicant may submit that request directly to OHFA rather than sourcing a background check independently. Compliant operators generally understand that OHFA will only conduct these searches to the extent permitted by state and federal law, which may place limits on what information is surfaced or how it may be used. Familiarity with those legal boundaries is part of operating within the OHFA-administered program.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 330:70-7-1 establishes that an owner of a covered unit may ask OHFA to conduct a criminal background search on current tenants or applicants, but only within the limits set by state and federal law. Tenants and applicants should be aware that those legal limits may include protections governing how background information is collected, used, or disclosed. Anyone who believes a background search was conducted or used improperly may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Oklahoma housing and fair housing law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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