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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]