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2026 Social Security COLA Announced

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A. J. Johnson
The federal government announced on October 24, 2025, that the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 will be 2.8%, somewhat higher than the 2.5% increase for 2025. This increase will provide an additional $56 per month for…

Policy Guidance: Maintenance Entry When Only Minors Are Present

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Policy Guidance: Maintenance Entry When Only Minors Are Present Overview Maintenance employees working in resident units must behave with the highest level of professionalism and caution. One of the most sensitive—and potentially risky—situations arises when a technician arrives for a…

IRS Publishes Final Regulation on Average Income Set-Aside

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A. J. Johnson
Key Takeaway On October 7, 2025, the IRS will publish its long-awaited final regulation governing the Average Income Minimum Set-Aside Test for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). The rule clarifies how owners identify and report “qualified groups” of units,…

Courts Provide Conflicting VAWA Decisions

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VAWA Notices in Eviction Cases: Conflicting Court Interpretations and Best Practices for Owners & Managers Recent court decisions reveal conflicting interpretations of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) related to eviction and termination notices. Although the statute itself is clear,…

Federal Court Orders HUD to Release Withheld Fair Housing Funds

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In June 2025, two national fair housing organizations—the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) and the Tennessee Fair Housing Council (TFHC)—filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…

HUD Abandons Fair Housing Enforcement

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HUD Retreats from Fair Housing Enforcement: Why Compliance Still Matters The federal Fair Housing Act requires the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to enforce laws prohibiting discrimination in housing. However, by late 2025, it has become increasingly…

USDA Proposes Mandatory Market Studies for Section 538 Projects

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A. J. Johnson
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Housing Service (RHS) is tightening requirements for project feasibility under its Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program (GRRHP). In a newly proposed rule, RHS will require all applicants seeking loan guarantees for new…

Dealing with Federal Immigration Agents at Apartment Communities

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A. J. Johnson
Not surprisingly, we are starting to receive inquiries from property managers about how they should respond if federal immigration officials enter a property searching for individuals without legal immigration documents. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids at apartment communities are…

HUD Strengthens Tenant Protections in New HOME Rule

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A. J. Johnson
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published the Final Rule for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, which will take effect on February 5, 2025. The new rule significantly enhances tenant protections and lease requirements, establishing a…

HUD Extends HOTMA Implementation Date

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A. J. Johnson
On September 24, 2024, the HUD Office of Multifamily Housing (MFH) published Housing Notice H 2024-09, extending the date that Owners must fully comply with the HOTMA final regulations to July 1, 2025. MFH will soon release a series of…

HUD Issues 2025 Inflationary Adjustments and New Imputed Rate

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A. J. Johnson
HUD’s 2025 Inflationary Adjustments and Passbook Savings Rate: Key Updates for Housing Professionals HUD recently released its annual inflationary adjustments for 2025, which impact various tasks such as income certifications and asset level determinations under the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization…

Justice Department Sues RealPage for Colluding to Raise Rents

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A. J. Johnson
On August 23, 2024, The U.S. Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against RealPage, a real estate software company used by many affordable housing properties, alleging that its software enabled landlords to collude in raising rents across the United…

HUD Proposed Changes to HOME Program are Comprehensive

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On May 15, 2024, HUD published a preview of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing significant changes to the HOME Program. The proposed rule is expected to be published in the Federal Register before June, and public comments are due…

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