Bedbugs: Dispelling the Myths
Say the words “Bed bugs” and fear looms in your thoughts. There are some rumors about the behavior of bed bugs out there. Let’s put them to rest with some facts.
Court Issues Injunction: HUD Cannot Proceed with PBCA Awards
On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 the U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals issued an injunction in the case CMS Contract Management et al v. United States, in which eight Performance-Based Contract Adminis ...
4350.3 REV-1,CHG-4 HUD Handbook Released
Change 4 to HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 "Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs" has been posted to HUDCLIPS. PMCS offers a Travel Edition of the Change 4 4350.3 HUD Handbook ...
Q&A: Substance Abuse
Question: Does HUD have any procedures or guide for developing substance abuse Policies and drug testing procedures? On occasion we have an individual or two that everyone in the complex knows is u ...
Funds for Service Coordinators Available at Grants.gov
Grant applications are now being accepted for Service Coordinators. $7.5 million in grant funds is available, and applications will be accepted through October 14, 2013.
Q & A: Tenant Failed to Recertify
Question: - Tenant’s Annual was due July 1, 2013. - Management did everything we were supposed to do, but the tenant never responded to the 120, 90 or 60-day Recert Reminder Notices. - On July 10 she ...
REAC Tips #2
REAC inspections can be stressful for property managers, because we all want to score high enough that we’ll only be inspected every three years. In an attempt to help get you those high scores, here ...
Incomplete SAM Registration
If you are registering a new property in SAM (System for Award Management), and you don’t complete it within 90 days, the partial registration form will be deleted from the system. This does not appl ...
REAC Scores Online: Compare Your Scores to Others
Have you ever wondered where all those REAC Inspection scores are stored? Now you can find out how your score compares to other properties in your state city. Visit Physical Inspection Scores by Stat ...
Subtle Housing Discrimination Still an Issue
Although there has been a decline in blatant discrimination in housing, unequal treatment continues to persist. More subtle forms of housing denial still occurs, according to a new summary study relea ...