Form G-845 Link Now Working on HUD.gov
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 was released through RHIIP Listserv Posting #303 on August 22, 2013. At that time, the link on HUD’s website for Exhibit 4-2 of the handbook indicated that the website ...
Maintenance Recognition After a REAC Inspection
Now that your REAC inspection has been completed and you breathe a sigh of relief, how do you go about recognizing the job well done by your maintenance team? Many times we’re so flustered and then re ...
PBCA Awards Update
As we previously reported, the lawsuit brought against HUD by eight Performance-Based Contract Administrators is in the appeals process. In late April, 2013 the Court of Federal Claims ruled in favor ...
Bogus Service Dogs
Many of us in the industry deal with the issue of service animals. Canine Companions for Independence is asking the Department of Justice to take issue with the online sale of fraudulent service dog ...
Q&A: EIV and Power of Attorney
Question: If a person has a power of attorney to address all financial issues, can that person see someone else’s EIV information?
StopPests.org in Housing Program
Cornell University’s IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Center is promoting IPM for Affordable Housing Communities. Free online resources and IPM consulting are available to properties. The Center is re ...
Q&A: Organic Food
Question: We have a resident whose doctor is stating they should eat only organic food instead of regular food due to a medical condition. From my investigation, organic food costs 10% - 30% more tha ...
Final 2014 FMRs Released
The Federal Register for Thursday, October 3, 2013 shows the FY 2014 Fair Market Rents (FMRs). The release includes the FMRs for Public & Indian Housing (PIH) programs such as Housing Choice Vouchers, ...
Government Shut-Down: HUD Issues
October 1, 2013: The federal government has shut down. On September 19, 2013 the House of Representatives passed a Continuing Resolution that would fund all federal programs at slightly below post-seq ...
Q&A: When Must Tenants be Notified of Upcoming Utility Allowance Changes?
Question: A family moves in on October 14th. On October 1, a decrease in the Utility Allowance for November 1 was approved, which would make the tenant rent go up (and the assistance payment go down). ...