HUD Assist Newsletters

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....

In this July 2022 issue of our HUD-REAC Monthly Newsletter, I am going to discuss the deficiency: Roofs: Damaged Soffits/Fascia/Soffit Vents because it has come to my attention that inspectors are not recording the deficiency correctly which is costing the property much-needed points. This deficiency can only be recorded under the inspectable area: Exterior. ANNOUNCEMENTS *Our next HUD-REAC/UPCS Webinar Training Series starts September 29th!* Register here: Getting REAC Ready Webinar...

In this June edition of our HUD-REAC newsletter, I am sounding the alarm again 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 over and over as they create this new program and NOW is the time! On June 17,...

In this May 2022 issue of our HUD-REAC Monthly Newsletter, I am going to discuss the deficiency: Electrical – Missing Covers. This deficiency can be recorded under Systems, Common Areas and Units. Our next HUD-REAC/UPCS Webinar Training Series has been announced Starting September 29th! Register here: 'Getting REAC Ready' Training   Key Notes regarding Electrical-Missing Covers: The inspector will not record a deficiency for missing covers or exposed bare wiring...