HUD REAC February Newsletter: Breaking News! NSPIRE Updates!
In this February 2023 issue of our HUD-REAC Monthly Newsletter, I am going to discuss some critical NSPIRE updates that were announced from the Oakland “Get Ready for NSPIRE” session that HUD hosted on January 31st. This will be a long Newsletter because there was A LOT of information that needs to be shared! Smoke Alarms/Detectors NSPIRE will require smoke alarms/detectors in the following locations: On each living level (any...
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HUD REAC January Newsletter: NSPIRE: Multi-Family Opt-Out and Public Housing New Start Date
In this January 2023 issue of our HUD-REAC Monthly Newsletter, I am going to discuss 2 new NSPIRE updates. I expect to have another major update for you in February after I attend HUD’s NSPIRE session on January 31st. Multi-Family NSPIRE Demonstration Participants Update – Effective January 25, 2023! A major announcement was just posted to the Federal Register effective today which affects Multi-Family participants in the NSPIRE...
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Storm Drainage: Damaged/Obstructed (Inspectable Area: Site)
Storm Drainage: Damaged/Obstructed (Inspectable Area: Site) In this December 2022 issue of our HUD-REAC Monthly Newsletter, I am going to discuss the deficiency: Storm Drainage: Damaged/Obstructed which is recorded in the inspectable area: Site. ‘Tis the season for wet weather and I thought this deficiency was appropriate to discuss as well as the fact it can score up to 7.5 points! Per the Federal Register Deficiency: Storm Drainage: Damaged/Obstructed...
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November HUD-REAC Newsletter: Inoperable HVAC – Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (Units/Common Areas)
ANNOUNCEMENTS HUD is going on the road with a NSPIRE Get Ready Series! Click here to register for a location near you (it’s free to attend) Have a healthy and happy Thanksgiving everyone! In this November 2022 issue of our HUD-REAC Monthly Newsletter, I am going to discuss the deficiency: HVAC - Inoperable because it is a very high scoring item for both Common Areas and Units. Also, it’s...
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Roofs – Damaged/Clogged Drains vs Clogged Gutters (Inspectable Area: Exterior
In this October 2022 issue of our HUD-REAC Monthly Newsletter, I am going to discuss the deficiency: Roofs – Damaged/Clogged Drains and explain how you should handle clogged gutters. Per the Federal Register (Compilation Bulletin contains no clarifications on this subject) Deficiency: Exterior – Roofs – Damaged/Clogged Drains The drainage system does not effectively remove water. Generally, this deficiency applies to flat roofs. NOTE: THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE GUTTERS AND...
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September HUD-REAC Newsletter: Water Stains/Water Damage/Mold/Mildew (Common Areas, Units)
Water Stains/Water Damage/Mold/Mildew (Common Areas, Units) ANNOUNCEMENTS *Our next HUD-REAC/UPCS Webinar Training Series starts this Thursday, September 29th!* Register here: Getting REAC Ready Webinar Series In this September 2022 issue of our HUD-REAC Monthly Newsletter, I am going to discuss the deficiencies associated with – Water Stains/Water Damage/Mold/Mildew. This is a deficiency that could potentially result in a “double-ding” where points are assessed against you for the Level...
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