HUD Assist Newsletters

As of 08/10/20, HUD-REAC has announced inspection resumption 10/05/20 with the 14-day notices to begin 09/21/20. Security/Safety Fencing vs Non-security/Non-safety Fencing   Security/Safety Fencing Security fences typically enclose the entire perimeter of the property. Safety fences prevent access to specific areas. Must be a minimum of 4 feet high to be considered security/safety fencing. If a property has fencing along its perimeter acting as a security/safety fence, whether owned by...

In this July edition of our HUD-REAC newsletter, I will be focusing on what we know thus far regarding HUD-REAC inspections recommencing this year.  Thanks to a call hosted by NAHMA on July 17, 2020 a lot more concrete information was provided! A link to HUD’s PowerPoint presentation is included at the bottom of this newsletter. HIGHLIGHTS Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, HUD has not released a...

As of 5/12/20, HUD-REAC has assured inspectors that REAC inspections will resume at some point this year. In this June edition of our HUD-REAC newsletter, I will be discussing the rest of the deficiencies associated with water heaters and domestic water systems.  Domestic Water deficiencies are recorded under the Inspectable Area: Systems, and includes:Water conditioners, water heaters, transfer and circulating pumps, strainers, boilers, connecting piping, fittings, valves and supports.Hose bibs...

Part 1 In this May edition of our HUD-REAC newsletter, I will be discussing the deficiencies associated with water heaters and domestic water systems. As there are so many deficiencies associated with these inspectable items, I am dividing this into a 2-part series. Domestic Water deficiencies are recorded under the Inspectable Area: Systems, and includes:  Water conditioners, water heaters, transfer and circulating pumps, strainers, boilers, connecting piping, fittings, valves and...

AS OF 3/13/20, HUD-REAC HAS CANCELLED ALL REAC INSPECTIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE In this April edition of our HUD-REAC Blog, I will be discussing the defects associated with your Fire Extinguishers and Fire Hoses. Most Important Takeaways:  For a single building property, a Level 3 defect is a ten-point deduction! Fire extinguisher deficiencies are cumulative (explained below) Fire extinguishers supplied by the property that are missing, expired, discharged, or otherwise damaged...

In this March edition of our HUD-REAC newsletter, I will be discussing the deficiencies associated with your Fire Sprinkler System. For a single building property, this deficiency is a TEN POINT DEDUCTION Although HUD’s deficiency for Fire Sprinklers is “Missing Sprinkler Head,” the word ‘missing’ is equivalent to ‘damaged’ in the REAC Protocol. “Painted over” (also known as Loaded) means anything on the sprinkler head assembly that should not be...