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HUD Flexes VAWA Enforcement Muscle

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A. J. Johnson
The Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has announced settlements with two housing providers, resolving allegations that they denied housing opportunities to two women who were victims of dating violence and stalking. These are the first enforcement actions by…

HUD HOTMA Rules Update Verification Requirements

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Introduction The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released Notice H 2013-10, which expands upon the Final Rule for implementing the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA). This final rule makes some changes to the way managers…

HOTMA Makes Important Changes to the Definition of a “Family”

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Introduction The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released Notice H 2013-10, which expands upon the Final Rule for implementing the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA). This final rule revises the definition of “family” to also…

HOTMA Changes to Deductions and Expenses for HUD Properties

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Introduction The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released Notice H 2013-10, which expands upon the Final Rule for implementing the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA). The publication of this guidance in September 2023 outlined a…

HOTMA Adds New Income Exclusions

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HOTMA Adds New Income Exclusions for Affordable Housing Projects Introduction In February 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published the Final Rule implementing the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA). Subsequently, on September 29, 2023, HUD…

HOTMA Makes Significant Changes to Asset Rules

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Navigating Changes in Asset Rules under the HUD Final Rule Implementing HOTMA Introduction In February 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published the Final Rule implementing the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA). Subsequently, on September…

HUD Delays NSPIRE Implementation for Certain Programs

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced an extension of the compliance date for the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) for select programs to October 1, 2024. This extension is applicable…

Medical Marijuana – Is It a Fair Housing Issue?

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Medically prescribed marijuana use is permitted in 37 states and the District of Columbia, specifically for medical purposes.  In addition, 18 states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico,…

Applicant and Resident Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act

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A. J. Johnson
Screening for credit and rental history are common in multifamily rental housing – including affordable housing. The Fair Trade Commission recently issued new guidance for owners who use background checks to screen prospective residents. This guidance is intended to assist…

HOME Income/Rent Limits – Effective Date Reminder

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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. Property owners with HOME funds should…

HUD Publishes 2023 Income Limits

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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.  The limits for the LIHTC and…

Guest Cards – A Fair Housing Best Practice

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A. J. Johnson
Housing operators are constantly looking for ways to prevent fair housing complaints, and when the inevitable complaints do come, managers need to apply an effective defense. One of the best (and most overlooked) tools for defense against a fair housing…

HOTMA Final Rule – Impact on the HOME Program

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A. J. Johnson
The Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has released a Final Rule implementing the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA). This final rule was published in the Federal Register on February 14, 2023. With the exception of…

HOTMA Final Rule – Educational Assistance

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A. J. Johnson
The Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has released a Final Rule implementing the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA). This final rule was published in the Federal Register on February 14, 2023. With the exception of…

HOTMA Final Rule – New Rules on Hardship Exemptions

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A. J. Johnson
The Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has released a Final Rule implementing the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA). This final rule was published in the Federal Register on February 14, 2023. With the exception of…

Reminder- HUD CO Alarm Requirement in Effect

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All HUD-assisted units with carbon monoxide sources must have carbon monoxide (CO) alarms or detectors installed. This requirement was in place as of December 27, 2022. The requirement applies to units covered under Public Housing, Project-Based Rental Assistance, Housing Choice…

Dealing with Drug Use Without Violating Fair Housing Law

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Drug users are not a protected class under either federal or state fair housing laws. Drug abuse may result in criminal activity, violence, and property destruction. However, drug and alcohol dependency are also considered diseases and may be considered “disabilities”…

New Age Requirement for Required Minimum Distributions

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A. J. Johnson
Affordable housing managers know that regular distributions from retirement accounts are considered income, and when the distributions begin, the accounts are no longer considered assets. For this reason, knowing when a person is required to begin taking minimum distributions is…

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