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HUD Issues Correction Regarding VAWA Model Forms

A few days ago I sent a memo to clients regarding the availability of four model VAWA forms on HUD s web page. Those forms are now available on HUDClips. The forms are: Notice of Occupancy R...

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HUD Comment Request for Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 (HOPA)

HUD Comment Request for Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 (HOPA) As required by federal law, on December 13, 2016, HUD published a 60-day Notice of Proposed Information Collect...

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HUD Model VAWA Forms Made Available

HUD has created Microsoft Word files for the four model forms included in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) final rule that was published in the Federal Register on November 16, 2016. These forms ...

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HUD Final Rule Prohibiting Smoking in Public Housing - December 5, 2016

On December 5, 2016, HUD published a Final Rule in the Federal Register, Instituting Smoke-Free Public Housing. This rule requires each public housing agency (PHA) administering public housing t...

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HUD Revises Rent Comparability Studies - December 1, 2016

On December 1, 2016, HUD issued an update to Chapter 9 of the Section 8 Renewal Policy guidebook. The guidance applies to any Rent Comparability Study (RCS) signed by an appraiser on or after March 1,...

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Definitions and Terminology Relating to VAWA 2013

On November 16, 2017, I sent a memo to clients informing them of the publication of the HUD Final Rule implementing the changes to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Over the next few weeks, I wil...

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Applicability of Final VAWA Rule

On November 16, 2017, I sent a memo to clients informing them of the publication of the HUD Final Rule implementing the changes to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Over the next few weeks, I wil...

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Occupancy Standards – Recommendations and Best Practices

All communities should have occupancy standards to prevent overcrowding of units. In the case of federally assisted properties, the standards should also prevent underutilization of space.   ...

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