New Resident Notification Requirement 

On Feb 3rd, HUD started their new “follow up inspection” program called QAI. Because of the potential for a follow up inspection within 2-5 days of your actual REAC inspection, you are now required to provide notice to your residents that includes 5 additional days. The “Notification To Residents” needs to include the dates of the scheduled REAC in

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Importance of a “REAC Folder”

Understand one simple fact: the longer the inspector is on your property, the more defects they will locate…plain and simple. One of the best ways to get the day started quickly and on the right foot, is to have a "REAC Folder" ready for the inspector. This folder should contain everything the inspector needs to get the ball rolling within his soft

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Appeal Change For ‘Work In Progress’

HUD has changed the documentation requirements for “Database Adjustments – Modernization Work in Progress” appeals. Properties and developments undergoing modernization work may qualify for a database adjustment for observed deficiencies actively being worked on at the time of the inspection. Here is the supporting documentation required: An execut

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Postponing a REAC Inspection

HUD released a memo outlining the justifications to postpone/delay your REAC inspection. The acceptable grounds for requesting a delay: Major Rehab: Major rehab is defined as recapitalization (i.e. refinance, LIHTC allocation, etc.) with a total cost of at least $15,000 per unit.  Most importantly, this request for postponement MUST be submitted PR

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