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HUD Proposed Rule on Project-Based and Tenant-Based Vouchers

On May 15, 2012, HUD published a Proposed Rule on the implementation of the HERA 2008 changes to the Section 8 Tenant-Based Voucher and Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Programs. The proposed rule may ...

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$1 Million Discrimination Settlement Reached Between HUD & PR Condo Association

HUD announced today that an agreement has been reached with a condo association in Puerto Rico with the settlement amount valued at $1 million. Isleta Marina, a two-tower, 360 unit development was al...

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Dealing with Bed Bug Infestation

Bedbugs: Addressing and Preventing Outbreaks in Tax Credit Properties By A. J. Johnson Outbreaks of bedbug infestation in apartments are increasing at an alarming rate in most m...

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HUD Publishes Formal Guidance on Infestation Control

On April 23, 2012, HUD published Notice H 2012-5, Guidelines on Addressing Infestations in HUD insured and Assisted Multifamily Housing. This guidance formalizes that in cases of infestation, ow...

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Section 538 Web Conferences

In August and November 2012, the United Stated States Department of Agriculture will hold a series of teleconference calls and/or web conferences regarding the Section 538 Guaranteed Loan Program. The...

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HUD Discrimination Charge Results in $15,000 Settlement

Today HUD announced that the owner of Breckenridge Plaza Apartments in Phoenixville, PA has agreed to pay $15,000 to settle claims that the property manager discriminated against families with childre...

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Indiana Getting Tougher for Rules Infractions

Developers and developer team members who fall into noncompliance with LIHTC program rules will face tougher penalties under proposed rules issued by the Indiana Housing & Community Development Author...

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High Credit Demand Leads Massachusetts to Limit Applications

The Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development (MDHCD) is proposing to limit the number of applications a sponsor can submit and an increase in minimum project sizes for 2011. Develop...

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