Feature Articles

Feature Articles



Consider 5 Items When Negotiating Rooftop Leases

November 26, 2024    

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

 

 

Placed-In-Service COVID-19 Relief Deadline Approaching

November 26, 2024    

For certain owners, the final relief deadline of Dec. 31, 2024, is just around the corner.

 

 

The clock is ticking for a subset of LIHTC owners who have benefited from COVID-19 relief measures. The extended deadline provided by the IRS for placing buildings in...

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,...

IRS Excludes Veteran Disability Benefits from Income Calculations

October 30, 2024    

This should make it easier for veterans to qualify for affordable housing.

 

 

The IRS recently released Revenue Procedure 2024-38, which provides guidance on the alternative income eligibility requirements for the Department of Housing and Urban Development...

SSA Sets Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2025

October 30, 2024    

COLA increase set at 2.5%.

 

 

Avoid 10 Pitfalls When Responding to Sexual Harassment Complaints

September 23, 2024    

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

 

 

HUD Issues NSPIRE Appeals Guidance

September 23, 2024    

We review best practices for submitting a technical review request.

 

 

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

August 29, 2024    

DOJ warns against discriminatory housing ordinances.

 

 

HUD Announces 2025 Inflationary Adjustments and Passbook Rate

August 29, 2024    

You’ll use the new figures when calculating household income in 2025.

 

 

HUD recently released its annual inflationary adjustments for 2025, impacting the determination of income and assets under the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA)....

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 to Prevent and Fight Against Bedbug Infestations

July 31, 2024    

The increase in infestations in the U.S. may be due to more travel.

 

 

As summer unfolds and the travel season kicks into high gear, there’s an increased risk that your household members may encounter bedbugs and bring them back to your site as unwanted...

Michigan Owner Settles HUD’s VAWA Discrimination Complaint

July 31, 2024    

And agrees to pay a penalty and train staff.