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Z3 II. REASONABLE CAUSE OR NO REASONABLE CAUSE DETERMINATION A. Re uirements for Acce Lance The rationale behind a reasonable or no reasonable cause finding is that the investigation has shown sufficient or insufficient evidence to support allegations raised. Such evidence is generally established by determining whether (1) the data, information, and analysis are sufficient to conclude that the incident that occurred serves as the basis of the allegations made by the complainant and/or information disclosed in the course of the investigation; (2) the unit sought was actually available and on the market at the time of the alleged occurrence; and (3) race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin was a factor in the decision to deny or otherwise alter the terms and conditions or privileges of the sale, rental or financing of housing sought by the complainant. These examples are not intended to be exhaustive. B. Documentation Re fired: Th? case file must be submitted to the GTR using the case file format provided by HUD. The GTR will review the case file, and at a minimum the case file must include: 1. The Final Investigative Report; 2. The Evidentiary Section; 3. A log/control sheet; and 4. Working papers. C. Making the_ Determinati.cn After examination of the above criteria, a reasonable cause or no reasonable cause determination must be made supported by the totalit of the facts obtained during the investigation. D. Documentation Re uired The basis for the reasonable/no reasonable cause determination must be well documented within the context of the Final Investigative Report as specified in Secticn I.E (4)-(7) as contained herein, and mailed to HUD. A reasonable cause determination must include tre date the case was referred to the agency's legal .department for further action.