What is the income requirement for senior citizens to qualify for protection under the Protected Tenancy Act?

The income requirement for senior citizens to qualify for protection under the Protected Tenancy Act is that their income must not exceed three times the county per capita income. This provision is designed to ensure that the protections afforded under the act are targeted towards individuals who truly need assistance, thereby allowing those with limited financial means the opportunity to stay in their homes without the threat of eviction or excessive rent increases.

Setting the income cap at three times the county per capita income helps to establish a reasonable threshold that separates those who are financially secure from those who may be vulnerable due to low income. This is an important aspect of housing policy aimed at aiding senior citizens, who often live on fixed incomes and can be adversely affected by rising housing costs.