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A. J. Johnson to Offer Webinar on Tenant-on-Tenant Harassment and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

A. J. Johnson will be conducting a webinar on July 11, 2023, on Tenant-on-Tenant Harassment and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace. The Webinar will be held from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern time. D...

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HOME Income/Rent Limits - Effective Date Reminder

While HUD has published the 2023 HOME Income and Rent limits, they do not go into effect until June 15. Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) are not authorized to use the new limits until that date. ...

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How Land Use and Zoning Reforms Can Increase the Availability of Affordable Housing

At present, there is a shortfall of more than 1.5 million affordable housing units in the United States (see Overcoming the Nation s Daunting Housing Supply Shortage, Urban Institute, 2021). As a...

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HUD Sends Reminder on Owner Obligations Regarding Tenant Screening and Notice Requirements

The Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) recently published a reminder for HUD multifamily-assisted property owners of relevant legal requirements relating to the use of tenant screeni...

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HUD Issues Guidance on Treatment of Solar Benefits for Residents in Master-metered Buildings

The Acting Director for the HUD Office of Asset Management and Portfolio Oversight recently provided guidance for participants in HUD Multifamily Housing Programs regarding how to handle the benefits...

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HUD Publishes 2023 Income Limits

On May 15, 2023, HUD published the 2023 income limits for HUD programs as well as for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and Tax-Exempt Bond programs. The limits are effective on May 15, 2023.  T...

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Owner Successfully Uses "Mrs. Murphy" Fair Housing Exemption

In Weilburg v. Castellane, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of NY ruled in favor of an apartment building owner in a religious discrimination case. The fair housing suit was brought ...

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A. J. Johnson Partners with Mid-Atlantic AHMA for June Affordable Housing Training

During the month of June 2023, A. J. Johnson will be partnering with the MidAtlantic Affordable Housing Management Association for six training sessions intended for real estate professionals, partic...

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