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UPCS Changes to Fence and Gate Inspection Standards

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One significant change in the Uniform Physical Condition Standard (UPCS) that became effective on January 1, 2013 relates to the way inspectors will assess deficiencies in fencing and gates.  Such findings have been very common in REAC and State monitoring…

Processing Requests for Minimum Rent Exemption

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Sequestration is resulting in considerable financial difficulty for thousands of people. In California, federal unemployment benefits have been cut for more than 400,000 people. 70,000 children in the head start program will have meals reduced, as will seniors and low-income…

HUD Provides Updated Guidance Regarding Assistance Animals

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HUD Issues Notice Clarifying Service Animal Issues   On April 25, 2013, HUD issues FHEO Notice 2013-01, Service Animals and Assistance Animals for People with Disabilities in Housing and HUD-Funded Programs. This notice provides additional clarification of housing provider obligations…

A Primer on Pre-Paid Debit Cards

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Federal and State governments are rapidly moving away from cash and paper checks and going to the use of pre-paid cards. Such cards enable consumers without bank accounts to benefit from the shift to electronic transactions from cash and to…

Age Verification Requirements for Senior Properties

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On February 13, 2013, HUD announced that a homeowners association and managers  in Edina, MN will pay more than $40,000 under a Consent Order for refusing to allow children under the age of 18 to live at the property.  HUD…

Violence Against Women Act

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As you may know, Congress did not extend the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) at the end of 2012. However, the Congressional failure to act only terminated appropriations under the program; the Statute creating the program is still in place…

Section 45L Energy Tax Credit

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Section 45L Energy Tax Credit   When Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, it extended the Section 45L tax credit, which provides eligible contractors of homes -including apartments -, with a tax credit of $2,000 per energy…

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