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On November 25, 2025, HUD issued an important policy letter announcing a significant shift in the approach to criminal background screening for HUD-assisted housing. The Department explains that previ...
Avoiding Fair Housing Violations When Establishing Rules for Apartment Common Areas Modern apartment communities often offer a variety of shared amenities such as fitness centers, pools, lounges, ...
HUD Holds Firm For Now on January 1, 2026 HOTMA Implementation Deadline As of mid-October 2025, there is no indication that HUD will postpone the January 1, 2026, compliance deadline for the H...
Tenant self-certification is a critical component of income verification in various affordable housing programs across the United States. After initial move-in, when third-party documentation may be d...
The federal government announced on October 24, 2025, that the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 will be 2.8%, somewhat higher than the 2.5% increase for 2025. This increase wi...
HUD Delays Key HOME Rule Provisions to April 2026 Green Building Incentives and Tenant Protections Postponed On October 22, 2025, the Department of Housing and Urban Development issued a Federal Regis...
Policy Guidance: Maintenance Entry When Only Minors Are Present Overview Maintenance employees working in resident units must behave with the highest level of professionalism and caution. One of the m...
A. J. Johnson will participate in the Mid-Atlantic Affordable Housing Management Association (AHMA) 30th Annual Fall Conference, scheduled to take place in Richmond, VA, from November 18-2, 2025. This...
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