Detroit Rental Property Compliance: A Guide to BSEED Rental Certificates

Detroit Rental Property Compliance: A Guide to BSEED Rental Certificates

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 [...]

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The Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program: A Guide for Property Owners and Managers

The Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program: A Guide for Property Owners and Managers

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, [...]

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Understanding HUD’s Physical Needs Assessment (PNA) Requirements

Understanding HUD’s Physical Needs Assessment (PNA) Requirements

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 [...]

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How to Properly Inspect Electrical Outlets, Switches, and Conductors Under NSPIRE Standards

How to Properly Inspect Electrical Outlets, Switches, and Conductors Under NSPIRE Standards

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 [...]

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Should You Self-Manage or Hire a Property Management Firm for Your HUD Property?

Should You Self-Manage or Hire a Property Management Firm for Your HUD Property?

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 [...]

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Understanding HUD Housing Quality Standards (HQS): A Guide for Property Owners and Managers

Understanding HUD Housing Quality Standards (HQS): A Guide for Property Owners and Managers

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 [...]

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How to Handle Tenant Complaints in Affordable Housing Communities

How to Handle Tenant Complaints in Affordable Housing Communities

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 [...]

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How Baseboard Heaters Can Trigger a NSPIRE Deficiency—and What You Can Do About It

How Baseboard Heaters Can Trigger a NSPIRE Deficiency—and What You Can Do About It

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 [...]

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Trump Administration Proposes Changes to HUD’s Section 8 Program: What Landlords Need to Know

Trump Administration Proposes Changes to HUD’s Section 8 Program: What Landlords Need to Know

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 [...]

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Top Reasons HUD Properties Fail Reinspections—And How to Fix Them Fast

Top Reasons HUD Properties Fail Reinspections—And How to Fix Them Fast

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 [...]

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