As you continue to prepare for your REAC inspections, be aware of some of the changes that went into effect at the beginning of this year. View the Revised Dictionary of Deficiencies. Learn about some ...

REAC has implemented new scoring for deficiencies, effective in January, 2013.  Flooring has some new clarifications that will affect your scores. Continue reading to learn more about Floor Covering D ...

HUD has released an updated REAC Compilation Bulletin Revision 2.3, dated August 22, 2012.  This bulletin specifically addresses REAC inspection scoring for single dead roaches, tenant owned equipment ...

The Final Notice concerning Physical Scoring and Revised Dictionary of Deficiency Definitions was released on August 9, 2012. This lengthy notice is filled with pertinent information describing the pr ...

There could be a significant increase in your overall inspection score if you make sure the following maintenance items are checked prior to an inspection. Remember, a REAC inspection is a “snapshot i ...

Recently a question was raised about a wood frame shed that met all the conditions of the definition of a building, except that it was anchored to a 12-inch diameter poured concrete pier. Is a pier fo ...

Are you storing your flammable materials properly? It is important to remember to look at every possible situation that could possibly exist on your property, including inside apartments. Inspectors w ...

There is an issue regarding REAC inspectors’ responsibilities concerning fire alarm systems and unit call-for-aid devices, especially if the system is monitored off-site by a third party. The inspecto ...