Which statement best captures the scope of IPNAs?

• A. They apply only to individuals, not properties
• B. They are the same as licensing checks
• C. They can address housing related or non-housing contexts
• D. They are always criminal sanctions

Answer: (C)

IPNAs are broad enforcement tools that can be used in a range of settings, not just one narrow area. They’re designed to address problems across different contexts, so they can be applied to housing-related issues as well as non-housing situations. This means they can involve actions tied to a property or to people in various environments, giving flexibility beyond a single domain. They aren’t simply licensing checks, which are about verifying permissions, and they aren’t inherently criminal sanctions—breach pathways can be civil or administrative, depending on the framework in place. So, the statement that they can address housing-related or non-housing contexts best captures their scope.