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The Sovereign Citizens Movement and Affordable Housing

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A. J. Johnson
A number of our clients have contacted us recently to ask how to handle the applications of individuals who claim to be “sovereign citizens,” and state that the government has no right to verify their eligibility for affordable housing, such…

HUD Publishes Income Limits for Multiple Programs

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A. J. Johnson
On May 3, 2021, HUD published 2021 income limits for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program, HOME, HOPWA, Housing Trust Fund (HTF), and the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).  HUD also published the 2021 rent…

HUD Confirms Income Exclusions

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A. J. Johnson
Unemployment Benefits & Child Tax Credit The 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (2021 Appropriations) and the American Rescue Plan of 2021 (ARP) amended three provisions to strengthen and extend unemployment benefits in the CARES Act and the ARP provides a monthly…

CDC Updates FAQS on Eviction Moratorium

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A. J. Johnson
On April 14, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) regarding the CDC order to temporarily halt residential evictions to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19. The FAQs are non-binding and…

CDC Extends Residential Eviction Order

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A. J. Johnson
On January 29, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order extending the eviction moratorium to March 31, 2021. The order continues to ban evictions for certain renters under Section 361 of the Public Health Service…

IRS Extends COVID-19 Relief

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A. J. Johnson
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS issued Notice 2020-53 in July 2020.  This Notice provided temporary relief from certain requirements under §42 of the Internal Revenue Code and §§142(d) and 147(d) of the Code for properties with tax-exempt…

Fixed Four Percent Credit – When Does it Apply?

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A. J. Johnson
The COVID-19 relief legislation that was recently signed into law included a provision fixing the four percent LIHTC at an actual four percent rate. This floor applies both to properties with tax-exempt bonds and acquisition credits.  However, there are transition…

Minimum Wage to Increase in Many Areas in 2021

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A. J. Johnson
In 2021, 19 states will have new minimum wage rates. Affordable housing managers responsible for determining the income of applicants and residents need to be aware of state and local minimum wage laws in order to ensure the most accurate…

Hoarding – A Challenge for Housing Managers

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A. J. Johnson
In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) declared hoarding to be a clinical disability, automatically putting the issue of hoarding front and center with housing operators. The Fair Housing Act (FHA) bans discrimination against individuals with disabilities. The FHA defines…

Website Accessibility Bill Introduced in Congress

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A. J. Johnson
On October 1, 2020, Congressmen Lou Correa (D-CA) and Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the bipartisan Online Accessibility Act (H.R. 8478) which would create guidance to help businesses ensure their website complies with the ADA. The purpose of the bill is…

Venmo – Understanding the Payment App

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A. J. Johnson
In the process of reviewing thousands of tenant files annually, we are seeing rapid growth in Venmo and PayPal transactions on bank accounts. We often receive questions from property managers regarding how to handle these transactions, with the primary question…

HUD Updates COVID-19 Guidance

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A. J. Johnson
On October 14, HUD issued updated guidance on COVID-19 as it relates to HUD-assisted properties. Following is some of the new guidance issued by HUD. On-Site COVID Testing HUD will permit the temporary use of property common areas, parking lots,…

Social Security COLA – 2021

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A. J. Johnson
The federal government announced on October 13, 2020, that the Social Security Cost of Live Adjustment (COLA) for 2021 will be 1.3%.  This increase will provide an additional $20 per month for the average retiree. This is slightly less than…

Helping Older Adults Age Safely in Place

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A. J. Johnson
With the aging of the U.S. population, the number of older adults living if affordable housing is growing and the average age of residents is increasing. Assisting residents to age in place safely is good for both property owners and…

CDC Issues Emergency Order Halting Residential Evictions

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A. J. Johnson
On September 4, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published an Agency Order for a Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions to Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19. This order is issued under Section 361 of the Public…

HUD Updates COVID-19 Guidance

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A. J. Johnson
The Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) recently updated its “Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for subsidized multifamily housing programs to encourage owners to take certain longer-term actions and to address specific issues such as mask-wearing and accounting for enhanced…

IRS Provides Clarification on COVID-19 Issues

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A. J. Johnson
The IRS recently issued guidance relating to COVID-19 relief for LIHTC projects (July 1). The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) requested clarification from the IRS on two of the provisions in the IRS Notice (Notice 2020-53): (1) suspension…

Normal Wear & Tear – What is it?

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A. J. Johnson
A question I often get from clients with regard to the requirement to return security deposits is “What is the difference between normal wear and tear and tenant damage?” It’s an important question, because the landlord/tenant laws in virtually every…

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