REAC Protocol on Items You Do Not Own
In October’s edition of our HUD-REAC Monthly Newsletter, I will be discussing when deficiencies are recorded on items you do not own. Will they affect your score? Can you appeal? Fencing/Gates Any deficiencies found on fencing and/or gates that are 4 feet or higher will be recorded and scored against you – whether you own it or not! (Compilation Bulletin, Page 30) You can absolutely appeal under “Ownership Issues” If...
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Deficiencies in Site: Parking Lots/Driveways and Roads
URGENT: Updated COVID Protocol Inspector Notice 2021-02 has been rescinded by HUD on August 30th – this means the 28-day notice for a REAC inspection is still in effect until further notice! CLICK THE LINKS for the current COVID-19 protocols: Inspector Notice 2021-01 or the REAC Updated FAQs Federal Register - Site: Parking Lots – Driveways – Roads 2 Deficiencies are in this inspectable area: Cracks/Settlement/Heaving/Loose Materials/Potholes Damaged pavement...
Read MoreAugust HUD-REAC Newsletter: Updated COVID-19 Guidance
No Longer Valid, Rescinded by HUD on August 30, 2021! In August’s edition of our HUD-REAC Monthly Newsletter, I will be discussing the big changes HUD just made in their COVID-19 protocol. CLICK HERE for the updated COVID-19 protocols: Inspector Notice 2021-02 or the REAC Updated FAQs Inspector Notice 2021-02 Posted August 10, 2021 and effective immediately! The 28-day notification of inspections is coming to an end September 30, 2021...
Read MoreUnits/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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