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Consider 5 Items When Negotiating Rooftop Leases

November 26, 2024    

Solar panel and cell tower leases can increase cash flow and meet sustainability goals.

 

 

Best Practices for Implementing an Integrated Pest Management Program

October 30, 2024    

IPM is the gold standard for protecting your site and residents from pests.

 

 

One of the biggest challenges for owners and managers is pest management. Especially when fall begins and the weather turns colder, pest activity changes as many species seek warmth,...

Avoid 10 Pitfalls When Responding to Sexual Harassment Complaints

September 23, 2024    

Be prepared to respond effectively when a tenant accuses a staff member.

 

 

How Crime-Free Rental and Nuisance Ordinances Can Violate Federal Law

August 29, 2024    

DOJ warns against discriminatory housing ordinances.

 

 

How to Treat Household's Nonrecurring Income under HOTMA

July 31, 2024    

There’s a narrower definition of excluded income now.

 

 

Low-income housing tax credit law requires site owners to use HUD’s Section 8 rules when calculating household income. According to Treasury Regulations §1.42-5(b)(1)(vii), “Tenant...

How LIHTC Developers Can Utilize Section 45L Tax Credits

June 26, 2024    

Understanding the program can help you market your site.

 

 

The Section 45L tax credit is a federal tax credit intended to foster the development of energy-efficient homes and buildings. The credit was first introduced as a tax deduction under the Energy Policy...

How to Avoid Discrimination When Using AI in Tenant Screening

May 29, 2024    

HUD warns against artificial intelligence-based housing discrimination.

 

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the multifamily industry has been raising red flags. As an increasing number of tenant screening companies claim to use AI to detect “...

Avoid Complaints, Violations by Preparing Your A/C System for Summer

April 30, 2024    

Broken air conditioners are a red flag to NSPIRE inspectors.

 

 

Keeping your residents cool and comfortable in the summer should be one of your top priorities. If summer hits before you’re prepared and your air-conditioning system breaks down, you risk...

Avoid 7 Pitfalls When Responding to a Fair Housing Complaint

March 29, 2024    

This year marks the 56th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act (FHA), enacted by Congress on April 11, 1968. The FHA has been amended several times and now prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation),...

HUD Updates List of Federally Mandated Income Exclusions

February 26, 2024    

Four new types of income will no longer impact eligibility calculations.

 

 

Specific sources of income are excluded by federal statute from consideration as income for purposes of determining eligibility for, or benefits in, a HUD program. By extension, these...

HUD Aims to Revise Income Limit Calculations

January 31, 2024    

Income limit increases will be capped at 10%.

 

 

On Jan. 10, HUD published a notice on changes the agency is intending to make to the methodology used for calculating Section 8 income limits. HUD publishes these income limits each year based on changes to each...

Create Disaster Preparedness Plan to Protect Site, Residents

December 21, 2023    

We give you 6 guidelines to follow.

 

 

A definite plan to deal with potential disasters at your site is an important element of providing a safe environment for your staff and residents. The U.S. is experiencing more frequent and intense weather- and climate-...