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Reacting to Your REAC Inspection: Strategies to Improve Your NSPIRE Scores
- March 12th, 2025
When it comes to HUD REAC inspections, the actions you take immediately after receiving your inspection results can have a major impact on your property’s compliance status, future inspection sc [...]
NSPIRE Standards for Carbon Monoxide Alarms: A Property Manager’s Guide
- March 6th, 2025
Carbon monoxide alarms are essential safety devices that protect residents from the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning in the home. Under HUD’s NSPIRE standards, the proper installation and function [...]
Inspection Guidelines according to NSPIRE Exterior Lighting Standards
- February 26th, 2025
When it comes to keeping your property safe and secure, good exterior lighting is a game changer. Whether it’s brightening up entryways, parking lots, or stairwells, proper lighting helps residents fe [...]
Understanding Utility Allowances in HUD Properties: What Owners and Managers Need to Know
- February 19th, 2025
Managing HUD properties comes with a range of responsibilities, one of which is understanding Utility Allowances—a critical component that affects both tenant rent calculations and overall property op [...]
The Complete Guide to the NSPIRE Scoring System
- February 12th, 2025
The NSPIRE Scoring System—short for National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate—represents a significant shift in how HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) evaluates [...]
How to Properly Inspect Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
- February 5th, 2025
Proper maintenance of dryer exhaust ventilation systems is essential for the safety, efficiency, and longevity of any residential property, especially multifamily housing units. Faulty or neglected dr [...]
Inspecting General Doors: A Guide for Property Managers on HUD’s NSPIRE Standards
- January 29th, 2025
Doors are one of the most fundamental components of any residential property. They provide privacy, security, and access while contributing to the overall safety and comfort of a home. Under HUD’s Nat [...]
How to Handle Lease Violations in Section 8 Housing
- January 22nd, 2025
Managing HUD properties can be rewarding, but it also comes with unique challenges, particularly when addressing lease violations in Section 8 housing. From property damage to unauthorized occupants, [...]
Affirmative Habitability Requirements: HUD’s Minimum Standards for Safe, Habitable Dwellings
- January 15th, 2025
With HUD’s transition to the NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate) framework, ensuring compliance with Affirmative Habitability Requirements has never been more critic [...]
Preparing Vacant Units for Inspection Under NSPIRE Standards
- January 8th, 2025
Does NSPIRE require vacant unit inspections? The introduction of NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate) has brought many changes to HUD’s inspection protocols, leaving [...]
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