In December’s edition of our HUD-REAC Monthly Newsletter, I will be discussing what REAC inspectors can record when you have housekeeping or hoarding issues as well as what inspectors do NOT record.
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Do we lose points for resident’s poor housekeeping or hoarding?
- Although REAC inspectors are trained not to inspect poor housekeeping, there are a few deficiencies that are directly caused by poor housekeeping or hoarding conditions!
- What will NOT be recorded during the inspection:
- Smoke/dirt/grease on ceilings and walls
- Graffiti anywhere in the unit
- What WILL be recorded during the inspection:
- Excessive resident personal belongings that prevent their means of egress
- Anything that prevents the use of the emergency pull cord (Call-For-Aid)
- Anything heavy blocking the breaker panel that cannot be moved easily
- Stained carpeting (applicable to Level 1 only and very low scoring)
- If the poor housekeeping conditions cause an infestation
- If mold/mildew exists, it is a Health & Safety over 1 square foot
- Some inspectors will record a Health & Safety for sewer odor regardless of the actual source
- Health & Safety can be recorded for excessive garbage indoors or outdoors (patio)
- Trip hazards – but they do not deduct points in Common Areas and Units ONLY (big points on Site and Elevators)
Non-Inspectable Items for both Common Areas and Units
- Blinds/Shades – although the #1 tenant complaint, inspectors cannot record damaged blinds/shades
- Missing/Damaged light fixture covers – this is a deficiency for HQS inspections but not for REAC …unless sharp edges could harm someone
- Leaking laundry tub faucets
- Damaged/Missing shelves, drawers, handles or light bulbs in refrigerators
- Damaged/missing laundry washers and dryers – the only deficiency recordable is for the dryer exhaust
- Missing kitchen sink sprayers – they are only evaluated for leaks
- Water heater insulation or earthquake strapping
- Smoke/Grease/Dirt on ceilings and walls
- Low voltage wiring (phone, cable, fire alarm panels, etc)
- Aluminum foil in the oven or on top of the stove – NOT a deficiency for REAC! This is in the Compilation Bulletin!