HUD Assist Newsletters

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Roofs – Ponding (Building Exterior) In this August 2022 issue of our HUD-REAC Monthly Newsletter, I am going to discuss the deficiency: Roofs: Ponding because it is an extremely high-scoring deficiency. Ponding is recorded under Site-Grounds and Parking Lots as well – and must meet certain parameters to be recorded in each area but Exterior-Roof-Ponding is unique in that it can be recorded even when no water is currently present....