Units/Common Areas: GFCI’s and AFCI’s
In July’s edition of our HUD-REAC Monthly Newsletter, I am going to discuss Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) and Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) in both Units and Common Areas for 2 reasons: 1. They are high-scoring and often overlooked as a priority item 2. There has been some confusion on their requirements. CLICK HERE for the updated COVID-19 protocols: Inspector Notice 2021-01 or the REAC Updated FAQs GFCI/AFCI Scoring...
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Units/Common Areas: Sink and Tub Stoppers
In this June issue of our HUD-REAC Monthly Newsletter, I am going to discuss the parameters of recording missing/damaged sink and tub stoppers in both Units and Common Areas because it is a defect commonly misrecorded. This Newsletter will detail the exact protocol according to HUD to alleviate all confusion! CLICK HERE for the updated COVID-19 protocols: Inspector Notice 2021-01 or the REAC Updated FAQs Common Area Restrooms Sink/Tub Stoppers:...
Read MoreHUD-REAC Return To Operations 2.0
In this May issue of our HUD-REAC Newsletter, I am going to break down the most important changes to HUD’s COVID-19 protocol that directly impact you. HUD recently sent out 2 notices that have a few points that are contradictory, but the conference call on 5/5/21 with HUD clarified the discrepancies. All of the information provided to you in this Newsletter was obtained via the notices and the conference call....
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NSPIRE Standards (Deficiencies) Updated
You spoke up…and HUD listened! This is the first step in the right direction in developing the NSPIRE program which will eventually replace the current HUD-REAC inspection. This April Newsletter will highlight some of the significant positive changes HUD just released as well as the next changes that will need to be advocated. It’s a bit long, but organized into: Breakdown of the Update The Good News Both Good News...
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Site: Grounds – Overgrown/Penetrating Vegetation
It’s that time of year where your greenery is growing so this March edition of our HUD-REAC newsletter, I will be discussing the deficiency: Site: Grounds - Overgrown/Penetrating Vegetation Overgrown/Penetrating Vegetation Definition from HUD Federal Register: Plant life has spread to unacceptable areas, unintended surfaces, or has grown in areas where it was not intended to grow Addresses conditions that have a potential or existing adverse effect on the physical condition of the property or negatively...
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NSPIRE Proposed Rule – Feedback Needed
I blinked and January flew by, thus this is the first Newsletter of 2021 - Happy New Year! In this February edition of our HUD-REAC newsletter, I am sounding the alarm for your feedback to HUD. NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate) will be replacing the current REAC protocol. If any of you have attended my NSPIRE Webinar, you have heard me begging for your feedback...
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