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Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in HUD Programs

I received a call recently regarding the rights of a faith-based organization operating an apartment community when HUD funding is present at the community. The issue is important enough that I believ...

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HUD Notice H 2016-10; Reminder of Lead-Based Paint Requirements

On October 3, 2016, HUD published Notice H 2016-10, Reminder of Requirements Pertaining to Lead-Based Paint Inspection and Disclosure Forms, and Notification of Upcoming Inspections.   As s...

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HUD 2017 Operating Cost Adjustment Factors Published - October 5, 2016

On October 5, 2016, HUD published a Notice of Certain Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAF) for 2017. The Notice is effective for properties with Project-based rental assistance contracts under Sec...

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Assistance to Non-Citizens in the Section 8 Program

Assistance to Non-Citizens in the Section 8 Program   Section 214 of the Housing & Community Development Act of 1980 prohibited HUD from providing housing assistance to aliens unless th...

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Compliance with HUD Live-in Aide Rules

Compliance with HUD Live-in Aide Rules   Allowing a Live-in Aide for a disabled person is both a HUD and fair housing requirement.   The definition of a live-in aide is a person ...

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Defining the Terms Handicapped or Disabled for Fair Housing Purposes

The Meaning of Handicap/Disabled : Defining the Protected Characteristic   The Fair Housing Act (FHA) defines handicap as: A physical or mental impairment which substantiall...

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HUD Office of General Counsel Guidance on Local Nuisance and Crime-Free Housing Ordinances - September 13, 2016

On September 13, 2016, the HUD General Counsel issued guidance on the application of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) to the enforcement of Local Nuisance and Crime Free Housing Ordinances against crime vic...

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Quid Pro Quo Harassment - HUD Final Rule - September 14, 2016

Quid Pro Quo Harassment - HUD Final Rule - September 14, 2016   On September 14, 2016, HUD published a final rule in the Federal Register - Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Environment Harassment a...

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