Construction & Housing
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What are Fair Housing Testers?
Fair housing testers are generally individuals who, for altruistic reasons, test and record the racial, ethnic, and other aspects of rental housing. A person who tests housing, to be a […]
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HUD Rules on Deductions
The Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is responsible for some of the most important housing programs in our country, including the Section 8 housing voucher program, which helps low-income families […]
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Preparing For a REAC Inspection
HUD (U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development) has a special program for apartment communities called the REAC, which stands for Real Estate Assessment Center. This program conducts inspections on […]
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HUD’s Guidance for Criminal Background Screening
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released new guidance to help public housing agencies (PHAs) and their designated housing agencies (DHAs) implement fair housing laws, prohibit discrimination […]
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HUD’s Implementation of the Fair Housing Act’s Disparate Impact Standard
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status (including children under the age of […]
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Things to Know Before Renting an Income-Restricted Apartment
A lot of people with low-income experience difficulty in getting an affordable apartment. Fortunately, there are apartments that offer affordable housing for low-income families. This is essentially available due to […]
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Who Qualifies for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program?
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) is a tax credit intended to encourage the development of affordable rental housing. The credit is available to state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, […]
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Fair Housing Testing For Housing Discrimination
The Fair Housing Act was signed into law in 1968 by the Lyndon B. Johnson administration and was designed to protect families from discrimination. The act prohibits discrimination based on […]
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Housing Discrimination Under the Fair Housing Act
Housing discrimination towards minorities is a major problem in the U.S. where there are a disproportionate number of segregated neighborhoods and communities. But how do you know if a […]
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HUD-REAC Inspection For Property Management
HUD is a federal agency that provides housing assistance to millions of families in need in the United States. The agency’s mission is to ensure safe and decent housing for […]
