EIV Online Changes
EIV Version 9.6 was released on December 8, 2013, and is expected to be fully functional on December 15th. This is a minor update, with just a few changes that enhance some reports.
Q&A: Verifying Eligibility
Question: I have always been told that an application could not be rejected before ALL information had been verified. I have searched the 4350.3 to see if there is still a requirement that all infor ...
REAC Tips: Handling EH&S (Exigent Health and Safety) Items
At the end of the inspection, you should be aware of any EH&S items that were found. These Exigent Health and Safety issues are considered dangerous and/or life-threatening, and need to be addres ...
NOFA Funds Available for Homeless Housing
On November 22, 2013 HUD announced that $1.7 billion will be awarded for the development of programs to assist homeless people. The Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Program Notice of Fundi ...
HUD Announces Changes in Field Office Transformation Plans
On November 25, 2013 Ben Metcalf, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Multifamily Housing, announced three key changes in its field office reorganization plan. The following changes were made as a ...
Q&A: Utility Checks as Repayment Agreement Payments?
Question: I have a tenant who has a Repayment Agreement, and should be paying $5 a month on it. This tenant gets a utility reimbursement check every month for $37. Sometimes he tells me he doesn’t ...
Maintenance Safety
Does your property have an Accident Prevention Plan? Although it’s not a requirement, it is a “best business” practice to provide your maintenance team with one. This could be a very valuable tool i ...
Q&A: Minor Students
Question: Do I need to verify student status on minors? Our compliance department states that we do need to know if minors are attending school. It is on our AR questionnaire and on our student verifi ...
New SDS (Safety Data Sheet) Labels Required by OSHA
You’re most likely familiar with MSDS Sheets (Material Safety Data Sheets) that are required primarily for our maintenance personnel. The MSDS and SDS (Safety Data Sheets) are basically the same; howe ...
Social Security: Cost of Living Increase for 2014
The Social Security Administration has announced that the cost of living adjustment (COLA) will be 1.5% for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits in 2014. The Medicare Part B ...