Industry News
Detroit Rental Property Compliance: A Guide to BSEED Rental Certificates
- July 16th, 2025
If you’ve recently taken over property management duties or started investing in rental properties in the City of Detroit, you’ve likely come across something called the BSEED rental compliance requir [...]
The Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program: A Guide for Property Owners and Managers
- June 26th, 2025
If you manage or own HUD-assisted housing, you’ve probably heard the term Rental Assistance Demonstration, or RAD. But what exactly is RAD, and how can it affect your property? In this article, [...]
Understanding HUD’s Physical Needs Assessment (PNA) Requirements
- June 19th, 2025
If you own or manage HUD-assisted properties — especially large portfolios or public housing — understanding HUD Physical Needs Assessment (PNA) requirements is essential. Yet, many owners overlook or [...]
How to Properly Inspect Electrical Outlets, Switches, and Conductors Under NSPIRE Standards
- June 12th, 2025
Electrical systems are a critical component of any multifamily property — not just for comfort and functionality, but for safety. Under HUD’s NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of [...]
Should You Self-Manage or Hire a Property Management Firm for Your HUD Property?
- June 5th, 2025
Owning and operating a HUD property comes with unique challenges—and one of the first decisions an owner faces is whether to self-manage or hire a property management firm. There’s no one-size-fits-al [...]
Understanding HUD Housing Quality Standards (HQS): A Guide for Property Owners and Managers
- May 28th, 2025
If you’re a landlord or property manager participating in HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, meeting HUD Housing Quality Standards (HQS) is not optional—it’s essential. These federally [...]
How to Handle Tenant Complaints in Affordable Housing Communities
- May 21st, 2025
Managing affordable housing communities involves more than just keeping up with inspections and maintenance—it requires a strong commitment to resident satisfaction and clear, consistent communication [...]
How Baseboard Heaters Can Trigger a NSPIRE Deficiency—and What You Can Do About It
- May 14th, 2025
As the REAC inspection landscape continues to shift under HUD’s National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE), property owners and managers are noticing increased scrutiny aro [...]
Trump Administration Proposes Changes to HUD’s Section 8 Program: What Landlords Need to Know
- May 9th, 2025
The Trump administration has unveiled a fiscal year 2026 budget proposal to reshape the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including significant changes to the Section 8 Housing Choice [...]
Top Reasons HUD Properties Fail Reinspections—And How to Fix Them Fast
- April 30th, 2025
For HUD-assisted housing providers, failing an initial inspection is stressful—but failing a reinspection can be a major setback. Not only can it jeopardize your property’s compliance standing, but it [...]
