Maintenance Personnel and Fair Housing
It’s important to remember how important our maintenance staff is when it comes to Fair Housing. It’s easy for them to fall into traps when dealing with residents.Here are a few different situations a ...
Can’t Get Your EIV Deceased Tenant Report?
If you haven’t been able to print a complete EIV Deceased Tenant Report, you’re not alone! Due to a glitch, only properties with both a contract number AND a project number are able to get these repor ...
Q&A: IRS Garnishments
Question: We have an individual whose income is being garnished by the IRS. The net amount that he currently receives would allow him to meet our income requirements. But if we use his gross wages, ...
Q&A: SSNs and Written Verification
Question: In the 4350.3 Handbook (Change 4) there is a note on page 9-10 about not using the full 9-digit SSN on “email or other electronic communications”. Do you have any industry clarification on ...
Global 30-day Extension for 12/31/13 Submissions
Financial Assessment of Multifamily Housing (FASS-MF). (2013, January 6) The Office of Housing has authorized a global 30-day extension to all owners with fiscal years ended 12/31/13.
APPS and FASSUB Updates
A couple of important updates: The Active Partners Performance System (APPS) currently has a glitch caused by the December 21, 2013 software release. And Notice 2013-23 allows you to submit owner-cert ...
Q&A: Can Child Care be Paid to a Relative?
Question: Can a tenant pay a family member and count that as a childcare expense, and get a deduction for it? How does a person prove that a family member is not available to care for the children? ...
Are You Ready for 2014?
Are you ready for 2014? Have you done a review of 2013 and determined your accomplishments? Have you reviewed what needs to be done to improve your property in the new year? Now is the time! The Na ...
2014 Income Limits Released
On December 18, 2013, HUD’s 2014 Income Limits were released, and are effective immediately. (See RHIIP Listserv Posting #309) If you have applicants who were already determined to be eligible before ...
REAC Pre-Inspection Checklist
Inspecting the property for these items will help you when you are preparing for a REAC inspection: