; (iii) demonstrated past effective use of resources to provide legal assistance; (iv) ability to provide services to eligible tenants with limited English proficiency; and (v) ability to effectively communicate with eligible tenants with disabilities. (3) Preference for government entities that promote tenant rights (A) In general The Secretary shall award points to an applicant that is a governmental entity if the applicant has in effect laws or regulations that promote tenant rights. (B) Considerations In making a determination under subparagraph (A), the Secretary— (i) shall consider laws or regulations establishing a tenant’s right to— (I) counsel in evictions cases; (II) withhold rent if a landlord fails to provide essential services to ensure habitability of the premises; (III) deduct appliance repair costs from rent owed; (IV) notice of failure to pay rent or other lease violation with the right to cure; (V) a maximum security deposit equal to 1 month’s rent; and (VI) the expeditious return of any security deposit after terminating a lease; and (ii) may consider, with lesser weight given than the weight given to those rights described in clause (i), laws or regulations establishing a tenant’s right to— (I) advance notice of rent increases; (II) advance notice of landlord entry to the property