NEAHMA Annual Conference & Trade Show-Norwood, MA
2018-10-16 - 2018-10-17 | Four Points by Sheraton, 1125 Providence - Boston Turnpike, RT 1, Norwood, MA, 02062, United States
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NEW THIS YEAR!! Registration price includes both days and earn CEUs for industry designations.
Come hear the most up-to-date regulatory information affecting managing agents throughout New England.
Attend the informative sessions offered throughout the day.
Network and visit with 70 vendors at our Exhibitor Showcase. Network with other NEAHMA Members.
Day Two Trainings :
– Enterprise Income Verification (EIV
– Maintenance Panel
– Fair Housing Compliance (FHC)
Space is Limited-Register Early!

Half Day Fair Housing- Natick, MA
2018-10-30 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Sherwood Village, 145 Mill Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
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Trainer: Deb Piltch, Piltch Associates
This important workshop is for: All Office, Maintenance Staff & RSC/RADs
This training is for all site staff that want to understand fair housing laws as related to onsite practices. The training will provide an overview of fair housing laws and all protected classes, but the focus of the training will be residents with disabilities and topics that relate directly to front line staff including maintenance and custodial staff:
How to respond to resident requests for assistance that are outside the scope of your work, snow removal, trash removal, etc.
What questions you can/can’t ask a resident; what information you are allowed to know about residents and what information you aren’t allowed to know.
Assisting residents after work hours, responding to work orders and companion/service animals.
While all housing personnel require training in fair housing laws, it is particularly important for front line office staff, maintenance and custodial staff to be trained because they often have the most contact with residents. The training will be very practical, interactive, and provide significant time for questions and answers.

Tax Credit Training & SHCM Exam-Glastonbury, CT
2018-11-06 07:30 - 2018-11-07 17:00 | Naubuc Green, 193 Welles Street , Glastonbury, CT, 06033 , United States
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This is an excellent opportunity for you to receive comprehensive Tax Credit training coupled with an opportunity to take the industrys newest credential exam.
Presenter:
Debbie Piltch, Piltch Associates
Course Overview:
One and a half days of training (totaling 12 hours of training) highlighting the major areas of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program. The course will cover; Program Regulations, Unit Eligibility and Certification, Recertification, Documentation & Recordkeeping as well as Monitoring and Reporting Compliance. During the course of this program you will find that all of the testable subject areas found on the NAHMA, Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM) Certification examination will be covered. We will offer the SHCM exam (optional) the afternoon of day two.
If you have less than one years experience, below are some suggested precursor tax credit trainings that NEAHMA offers that will better prepare you for this training.
Basic Tax Credit Designed for beginner level tax credit managers and will provide participants with an overview of the Tax Credit Program.
LIHTC File Audit – The course will begin with an overview of the timing of a monitoring agency’s tax credit file audit, the information they will be looking to confirm in the files, the information monitors will request prior to the audit.
Calculating Income –
This is an important workshop for anyone who manages a tax credit site or who is responsible for the calculation of gross income at move-in or recertification at a tax credit site.
Frequently Asked Questions about the SHCM Certification
Q. What is the SHCM Certification?
A. The Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM) Certification has been developed by the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) in partnership with The National Apartment Association (NAA) and the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) especially for management professionals involved with properties developed and operated under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The SCHM is designed by management professionals for management professionals to ensure that they have attained the knowledge, experience and competence required to excel in the housing credit property management industry.
Q. Why do we need the SHCM Certification?
A. To maximize their career, managers in the affordable housing industry must be able to demonstrate their experience and expertise in mastering the complex requirements for the LIHTC program to their peers, employers, residents, regulators and the general public. Earning your SHCM enables you to do just that.
Q. How do I earn the SHCM Certification?
A. To earn a SHCM, candidates must successfully accumulate a minimum of 12 hours (actual instruction time) of housing credit specific coursework or training, successfully pass the SHCM exam, demonstrate a minimum of two years of housing credit management employment experience and submit the application.
Q. Where can I get the SHCM Application?
A. The application is available on- line at the following website:
http://www.nahma.org/wp-content/uploads/files/SHCM%20Brochure%208%2005.pdf
Q. Why is there a separate examination fee from the course tuition and registration?
A. There are many approved providers of LIHTC Training. So that housing credit professionals who have achieved the required prerequisite training can take the optional SHCM certification exam, it was decided that the test would be covered by a separate fee from the training curriculum.
Q. How often will the SHCM examination be offered?
A. NEAHMA is committed to providing you with the training you need to advance your career. Because we can not tell when an affordable housing professional will accomplish the prerequisites for SHCM designation, we will offer the exam each time we provide LIHTC training.

Smartphone Video Camp-Burlington, MA
2018-11-07 09:00 - 2018-11-08 17:30 | MHA Conference Center, 500 District Avenue, Burlington, 01803, United States
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Fair Housing Compliance (FHC) -MA
2018-11-13 08:00 - 17:00 | RI
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Presenter: Helena Padellaro
The Fair Housing Compliance (FHC) course is a comprehensive program offered by the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) for property management staff. NAHMA’s Fair Housing Compliance course trains management staff to understand complex fair housing regulations.
Each participant will receive a copy of the NAHMA Fair Housing manual. The one-day program is composed of one day of instruction with a review and a two-hour exam, that students can take home to do on their time.
Individuals must pass this exam to obtain the FHC designation. The FHC is a requirement for NAHMA’s National Affordable Housing Professional (NAHP) certification program.
All participants who successfully complete the course will receive a FHC certificate and pin, and be listed in NAHMA’s Online Credential Directory.
Please Note:
This is a National Certification course.
Class starts PROMPTLY at 8:30 AM in order to stay on-time.

Alcohol and Drugs in Housing: What to Know and What to Do-RSC Training
2018-11-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Centerdale Manor, 2074 Smith Street, North Providence, RI, 02911, United States
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Trainer: Helena Padellaro, Mass Housing
Description:
This 4-hour training, featuring excerpts from MassHousing’s signature TAP Management Training “Alcohol and Drugs in Housing: What to Know and What to Do” introduces intervention techniques for dealing with alcohol and drug abuse in the context of affordable housing management. Participants will examine how their own attitudes towards substance abuse affect their interactions with applicants and residents with substance abuse problems. They will learn how to recognize alcohol and drug abuse and what they can and cannot do about it, including how to appropriately intervene, how reasonable accommodation may or may not apply, and if eviction is necessary, how to properly document a case.

Reasonable Accommodations/504 Coordinator
2018-12-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Centerdale Manor, 2074 Smith Street, North Providence, RI, 02911, United States
All service coordinators working in HUD-assisted multifamily housing designated for the elderly and people with disabilities must conform to the Office of Multifamily Housing’s Training Guidelines.
During the first year of employment, Service Coordinators are required to complete a minimum of 36 training hours of classroom/seminar time before hiring, OR completion of these minimum training requirements within 12 months of initial hiring. The 36 hours MUST cover nine specific subject areas. In addition, HUD requires that Service Coordinators attend at least 12 hours of continuing education in each successive year.
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Presenter: Deb Piltch
Reasonable Accommodations:
This training will examine Federal requirements to provide persons with disabilities reasonable accommodation throughout the occupancy cycle. It will shed light on the confusion regarding what a housing providers legal obligations are in the area of reasonable accommodation.
We will also discuss how state and local law may have an impact on a sites obligation as well.
Morning Presentation:
What is the legal framework (statues, regulations, federal guidance) for reasonable accommodation/physical modification, what is a reasonable accommodation, what are the limits on providing an accommodation/modification, when can a housing provider deny a reasonable accommodation/modification, what must a housing provider do if a requested accommodation is denied, who can request an accommodation/modification and what can/cant a housing provider ask/verify when a request is made.
Afternoon Presentation:
We will explore how to analyze specific common requests for reasonable accommodations/modifications throughout the occupancy cycle including, but not limited to, assistance animals, live-in aides, physical modifications and transfers. Case studies will be provided and specific guidance contained in the 4350.3 Rev-1 will be explored.

Basic Tax Credit -Worcester, MA
2019-01-15 09:00 - 16:30 | Green Hill Towers, 27 Mt. Vernon Street, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
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Trainer: Deb Piltch, Piltch Associates
This course is designed for beginner level tax credit managers. It is a great pre-cursor to the SHCM prep course as well as the advanced level tax credit course being held later in the year.
This training will provide participants with an overview of the Tax Credit Program. We will explore the governing rules, the role of the owner investor(s) and state agency, key terms including, but not limited to, the building identification number (BIN), eligible basis, the minimum set aside, target fraction, applicable fraction, qualified basis, placed in service, as well as discuss issues relating to income limits, maximum gross rent, student status, and determining gross annual income. We will also discuss rules specific to the tax credit program, including the vacant unit rule and the next available unit rule, and what a monitoring agency expects from owners regarding documenting the eligibility of residents.
Please bring a calculator.

Basic Occupancy-Worcester, MA
2019-01-29 09:00 - 16:30 | Green Hill Towers, 27 Mt. Vernon Street, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
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This is a recommended course by NEAHMA as an excellent pre-cursor to the CPO Course
Trainer: Deb Piltch, Piltch Associates
Who Should attend this Workshop?
New staff in a variety of positions at HUD assisted affordable housing programs.
Housing staff needing a refresher or update on the 4350.3 rev-1 Handbook.
Management staff wanting a one-day preparatory for the more in –depth Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) course.
This workshop will explain regulations as governed by the 4350.3 Occupancy Handbook and provide a thorough overview of the HUD housing programs.
The program will cover relevant topics and regulations for on site staff and establish a solid foundation for material covered more thoroughly during NAHMA’s “Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO)” course.
Attendees should plan to bring a 4350.3 rev-1 Handbook with them if possible and a calculator is helpful, but not necessary.
Course Outline
Overview of HUD Programs
The Application and Eligibility Determination Process
Maintaining the Wait List. Organizing, Updating, Opening/Closing the List
Verification of Information: HUD’s requirements
Overview of Rent and HAP Calculations
Annual Re-certifications: Timetable, Procedures; Resulting Rent Change
Interim Adjustments

EIV Beginner-Worcester, MA
2019-02-06 09:00 - 16:30 | Green Hill Towers, 27 Mt. Vernon Street, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
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This is a recommended course by NEAHMA for all property managers.
Trainer: Nicole Scott
This training will help participants understand their obligations in relation HUD’s Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System. The class will begin with a discussion on the overview and purpose of EIV, including program applicability, file documentation and retention requirements as well as a review of the controlling guidance from the 4350.3, REV-1. We will then focus on the schedule for running each report, how to interpret the report data, and how to perform applicable follow up when needed. We will also provide an overview of the Income and Income Discrepancy Reports including best practice recommendations on how to fit EIV into your daily workflow. We will conclude this course by covering the security obligations of coordinators, users and non-users, which includes how to obtain and renew EIV system access.

MOR Training-MA
2019-02-26 09:00 - 16:30 | Coes Pond Village, 39 First Street, Worcester, MA, 01602, United States
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Presenter: Deb Piltch, Piltch Associates
The Contract Administrators in most states are scheduled to resume MORs this year. In this training we will discuss what Contract Administrators will be looking for during the MOR; in addition, how to prepare yourself and your resident files, policies, procedures and management practices for compliance with HUD’s rules and regulations.

Tax Credit Training and SHCM Exam
2019-03-12 08:00 - 2019-03-13 17:00 | Coes Pond Village, 39 First Street, Worcester, MA, 01602, United States
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This is an excellent opportunity for you to receive comprehensive Tax Credit training coupled with an opportunity to take the industry’s newest credential exam.
Presenter:
Debbie Piltch, Piltch Associates
Course Overview:
One and a half days of training (totaling 12 hours of training) highlighting the major areas of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program. The course will cover; Program Regulations, Unit Eligibility and Certification, Recertification, Documentation & Recordkeeping as well as Monitoring and Reporting Compliance. During the course of this program you will find that all of the testable subject areas found on the NAHMA, Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM) Certification examination will be covered. We will offer the SHCM exam (optional) the afternoon of day two.
If you have less than one years’ experience, below are some suggested precursor tax credit trainings that NEAHMA offers that will better prepare you for this training.
• Basic Tax Credit – Designed for beginner level tax credit managers and will provide participants with an overview of the Tax Credit Program.
• LIHTC File Audit – The course will begin with an overview of the timing of a monitoring agency’s tax credit file audit, the information they will be looking to confirm in the files, the information monitors will request prior to the audit.
• Calculating Income –
This is an important workshop for anyone who manages a tax credit site or who is responsible for the calculation of gross income at move-in or recertification at a tax credit site.
Frequently Asked Questions about the SHCM™ Certification
Q. What is the SHCM Certification?
A. The Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM) Certification has been developed by the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) in partnership with The National Apartment Association (NAA) and the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) especially for management professionals involved with properties developed and operated under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The SCHM is designed by management professionals for management professionals to ensure that they have attained the knowledge, experience and competence required to excel in the housing credit property management industry.
Q. Why do we need the SHCM Certification?
A. To maximize their career, managers in the affordable housing industry must be able to demonstrate their experience and expertise in mastering the complex requirements for the LIHTC program to their peers, employers, residents, regulators and the general public. Earning your SHCM enables you to do just that.
Q. How do I earn the SHCM Certification?
A. To earn a SHCM, candidates must successfully accumulate a minimum of 12 hours (actual instruction time) of housing credit specific coursework or training, successfully pass the SHCM exam, demonstrate a minimum of two years of housing credit management employment experience and submit the application.
Q. Where can I get the SHCM Application?
A. The application is available on- line at the following website:
http://www.nahma.org/wp-content/uploads/files/SHCM%20Brochure%208%2005.pdf
Q. Why is there a separate examination fee from the course tuition and registration?
A. There are many approved providers of LIHTC Training. So that housing credit professionals who have achieved the required prerequisite training can take the optional SHCM certification exam, it was decided that the test would be covered by a separate fee from the training curriculum.
Q. How often will the SHCM examination be offered?
A. NEAHMA is committed to providing you with the training you need to advance your career. Because we can not tell when an affordable housing professional will accomplish the prerequisites for SHCM designation, we will offer the exam each time we provide LIHTC training.

Half Day Fair Housing-Worcester, MA
2019-03-19 08:00 - 12:00 | Coes Pond Village, 39 First Street, Worcester, MA, 01602, United States

Half Day Reasonable Accommodations-MA
2019-03-19 13:00 - 17:00 | Coes Pond Village, 39 First Street, Worcester, MA, 01602, United States
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This training will examine Federal requirements to provide persons with disabilities reasonable accommodation throughout the occupancy cycle. It will shed light on the confusion regarding what a housing provider’s legal obligations are in the area of reasonable accommodation.
We will also discuss how state and local law may have an impact on a site’s obligation as well.

NEAHMA MA Quarterly Meeting- Mass Housing Round table Discussion
2019-03-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Sherwood Village, 145 Mill Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
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Presenter: Mass Housing
MassHousing will be conducting a Roundtable discussion about several topics.
Requesting attendees to bring their questions/concerns that may involve MassHousing and will answer at meeting.
Topics:
1. Introduction and Updates
2. Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan
3. Risk Management
4. MOR Findings

EIV Resolving Discrepancies-Worcester, MA
2019-03-20 09:00 - 16:30 | Green Hill Towers, 27 Mt. Vernon Street, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
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This is a recommended course by NEAHMA for all property managers.
Trainer: Nicole Scott
This training will help participants with EIV Income Discrepancy investigation and resolution. The class will begin with a review the of the Income and Income Discrepancy reports where we will focus on the schedule for running each report as well as how to interpret the report data. Significant time will be spent discussing how to determine, investigate and document both valid and invalid EIV Income Discrepancies. We will then cover Repayment Agreements which will include a discussion on requirements, negotiation, documentation, and processing. Case studies will be used to provide participants with hands on experience in performing the step by step process of investigating and resolving EIV Income Discrepancies.

Calculating Income-Worcester, MA
2019-03-26 09:00 - 16:30 | Coes Pond Village, 39 First Street, Worcester, MA, 01602, United States
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Presenter: Deb Piltch, Piltch Associates
We will begin this training with a discussion of whose assets we count and whose assets we don’t count.
We will also discuss the special rules which apply when calculating income from assets, specifically when it is necessary to impute asset income, and the rule relating to the disposal of assets. We will then focus our attention on the various sources of assets and how to calculate income from assets. We will practice calculating income from various sources of assets: checking and savings accounts, CD’s, IRAs, retirement accounts, annuities, and life insurance. In addition, we will discuss differences in interpretation between HUD and some Tax Credit monitors in relation to how to count specific assets. Participants will be expected to practice calculations at the training. Everyone will need a calculator.

Rhode Island Housing Industry Annual Agency State Meeting-Smithfield, RI
2019-03-27 08:30 - 12:00 | Twelve Acres, 445 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI, 02917, United States
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Please join us for an opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of exciting new programs and changes occurring in regulations from HUD and Rhode Island Housing Staff.
HUD Rhode Island:
-Christine Keshura, Chief, Account Executive Branch
-Dan Rogers, Chief, Account Executive Branch
-Colleen Judge, Senior Account Executive
-Pete Boucher, Senior Account Executive
-Adam Ploetz, Senior Community Development Representative

RH Housing Staff:
-Claribel Shavers
-Hope Lanphear:
-Kathy Millerick
-Lenore Coughlin
-Susan Halloran
Topics:
Intro/New Lease/Multifamily FSS
MORs
New LIHTC Compliance Manual, and inspection and REAC updates.
General asset management updates

TRACS 201/Show Me The Money-MA
2019-03-27 09:00 - 16:30 | Green Hill Towers, 27 Mt. Vernon Street, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
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Trainer: Nicole Scott
This training will provide participants with best practice recommendations for monthly TRACS processing, which will include identifying and resolving TRACS errors and managing subsidy receivables. Throughout the training we will discuss how to read and understand a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) ledger. Additionally, we will review how to read and interpret a Subsidy Payment Voucher (form HUD-52670) and corresponding Project Based ContractAdministrator reports (including the HUD/CA Approved detail on a Subsidy Payment Voucher and the TRACS Transmission Report). Next, we will provide an overview of how to use and understand the MAT User’s Guide when attempting to troubleshoot TRACS errors. The course will provide its participants with hands on experience reviewing and resolving a handful of common TRACS errors and solutions, including resubmissions, corrections to certifications, and baseline certifications. Finally, we will conclude the training by providing a couple of examples of how to use the tools available to work with either a PBCA and/or HUD to research outstanding subsidy receivable balances and collect payment.

Fair Housing Compliance (FHC)-Worcester, MA
2019-04-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Coes Pond Village, 39 First Street, Worcester, MA, 01602, United States
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Presenter: Deb Piltch, Piltch Associates
The Fair Housing Compliance (FHC) course is a comprehensive program offered by the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) for property management staff. NAHMA’s Fair Housing Compliance course trains management staff to understand complex fair housing regulations.
Each participant will receive a copy of the NAHMA Fair Housing manual. The one-day program is composed of one day of instruction with a review and a two-hour exam. Individuals must pass this exam to obtain the FHC designation. The FHC is a requirement for NAHMA’s National Affordable Housing Professional (NAHP) certification program.
All participants who successfully complete the course will receive a FHC certificate and pin, and be listed in NAHMA’s Online Credential Directory.
Please Note:
This is a National Certification course.
Class starts PROMPTLY at 8:00 AM in order to stay on-time.

Assets-Worcester, MA
2019-04-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Coes Pond Village, 39 First Street, Worcester, MA, 01602, United States
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Trainer: Deb Piltch, Piltch Associates
We will begin this training with a review of whose earned income (employment income) and unearned income counts, as well as what is and isn’t included. The focus of this training will be the methods of calculating earned and unearned income. We will discuss verification of income including, the work number, paystubs and the use of EIV at recertification for HUD purposes. We will also spend time discussing the differences between how MPI calculates for tax credit and HUD purposes. Participants will be expected to practice calculations at the training.
Everyone will need a calculator.

Alcohol & Drugs in Housing: What to Know and What to Do-Worcester, MA
2019-04-19 08:30 - 16:00 | RI
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This training introduces intervention techniques for dealing with alcohol and drug abuse, including heroin and opioids, in the context of housing developments. Participants will examine how their own attitudes towards substance abuse affect the way they perceive their role as a service provider. They will learn how to recognize alcohol and drug abuse and what they can and cannot do about it, including how to stage an intervention and properly document a case for eviction when necessary. This course fulfills the HUD RSC training requirement under the subject area – Medication/Substance Abuse.
Instructors: La Verne Saunders, Dorrington & Saunders, LLC, Lisa Morishanti, Trinity Management, and Helena Padellaro, MassHousing

This training works well with Opioid Overdose Prevention and Rescue Training.
Parking: Available in Victoria Center lot or street parking on Country Club Boulevard
Continental breakfast and lunch available.
(C) Social Work Continuing Education Unit (CEU) available
(H) Fulfills HUD Resident Service Coordinator Training Requirements

Half Day Fair Housing-N. Providence, RI
2019-04-23 08:00 - 12:00 | Centerdale Manor, 2074 Smith Street, North Providence, RI, 02911, United States

Half Day Reasonable Accommodation-RI
2019-04-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Centerdale Manor, 2074 Smith Street, North Providence, RI, 02911, United States

Connecticut Housing Industry Annual Agency State Meeting-Cromwell, CT
2019-05-08 08:30 - 12:00 | Red Lion Hotel Cromwell, 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell, 06416, United States
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Please join us for an opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of exciting new programs and changes occurring in regulations from Agency Presentations by HUD, CHFA and Navigate Affordable Housing Partners senior staff on federal and state initiatives in Affordable Housing Programs

Calculating Rent-North Providence, RI
2019-05-14 09:00 - 16:30 | Centerdale Manor, 2074 Smith Street, North Providence, RI, 02911, United States
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Presenter: Deb Piltch, Piltch Associates
This training will review HUD’s rules on calculating adjusted income and the rent formulas for programs covered under HUD Handbook 4350.3. We will begin with a discussion of what adjusted income is and why it is relevant to HUD sites. We will then review HUD’s five deductions: child care, dependent, disability assistance/apparatus, elderly/disabled and medical. We will discuss who is entitled to each of these deductions as well as the verification requirements and calculation methods. We will then discuss HUD’s rent formula, and review how rent is calculated for various HUD programs.

One-Day Extensive Maintenance Seminar-Foxboro, MA
2019-05-16 07:30 - 17:30 | Gillette Stadium, One Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA, 02035, United States
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Also referred to as “Gillette Seminar”
Earn 6 Continuing Education Credits for your NAHMT/NAHMS Designations

WE HAVE NEW TOPICS THIS YEAR! CHECK THEM OUT!!

Mold Identification

Customer Service for Maintenance

Boots on the Ground Energy Savings

Active Shooter and Crisis Management

Electrical Fundamentals

Hot Topics Panel

Risk Management

Efficient Make Ready’s, Reducing Time and Cost for Unit Turnover

7:00 AM Registration Opens 8:00 AM First Session Begins

NEW!! Earlier End Time: 3:05 PM

NETWORKING RECEPTION UNTIL 5:30 PM

-Pat the Patriot Mascot
-Patriot Alumni Speaker
-Tailgating food and drinks
– 5 Superbowl Rings Photo Opportunity

Gillette Stadium-East Clubhouse (E1 Entrance)
One Patriot Place
Foxboro, MA 02035

Thank you to our Main Event Sponsors!

Half Day Fair Housing-CT
2019-05-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Naubuc Green, 193 Welles Street , Glastonbury, CT, 06033 , United States
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Morning Presentation: Half Day Fair Housing
Trainer: Deb Piltch, Piltch Associates
This important workshop is for: All Office, Maintenance Staff & RSC/RADs
This training is for all site staff that want to understand fair housing laws as related to onsite practices. The training will provide an overview of fair housing laws and all protected classes, but the focus of the training will be residents with disabilities and topics that relate directly to front line staff including maintenance and custodial staff:
How to respond to resident requests for assistance that are outside the scope of your work, snow removal, trash removal, etc.
What questions you can/can’t ask a resident; what information you are allowed to know about residents and what information you aren’t allowed to know.
Assisting residents after work hours, responding to work orders and companion/service animals.
While all housing personnel require training in fair housing laws, it is particularly important for front line office staff, maintenance and custodial staff to be trained because they often have the most contact with residents. The training will be very practical, interactive, and provide significant time for questions and answers.

Half Day Reasonable Accommodations -CT
2019-05-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Naubuc Green, 193 Welles Street , Glastonbury, CT, 06033 , United States
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Afternoon Presentation: Half Day Reasonable Accommodations
Trainer: Deb Piltch, Piltch Associates
This important workshop is for: All Office, Maintenance Staff & RSC/RADs
This training will examine Federal requirements to provide persons with disabilities reasonable accommodation throughout the occupancy cycle. It will shed light on the confusion regarding what a housing provider’s legal obligations are in the area of reasonable accommodation.
We will also discuss how state and local law may have an impact on a site’s obligation as well.

Understanding REAC-Natick, MA
2019-05-29 09:00 - 15:30 | Sherwood Village, 145 Mill Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
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REGISTRATION IS CLOSED/FULL
NEW DATE CHANGE!
Trainer: U.S. Housing Consultants, LLC
Scott Precourt
This important workshop is designed for Senior Property Managers, Site Managers, Assistant Managers, Maintenance Staff, Safety Directors and Capital Improvement Directors.
Morning Session – Understanding and Preparing for UPCS/REAC Inspections
Learning how to classify deficiencies by “Area” and how and why this drives your REAC Scoring
How to understand what you should and should not do when preparing for a REAC
Learn how to separate Common Sense from Your REAC Inspection and Start Preparing Using Math
Understand what is actually “required” under UPCS and what deficiencies are driven solely by the property’s current design
Review the most severe and common REAC and UPCS Issues and how to address them
Perfecting UPCS Inspection Sample Inspection (Afternoon)
An inspection of the host-property using UPCS, showing the attendees how to conduct an inspection “properly”
Inspection will cover the building exterior and site and systems as well as a sample of the units
Attendees are encouraged to participate in the inspection and experience “hands-on” training with a worst-case inspection
The Perfecting UPCS Inspections Class is nationally renowned for making the topic of UPCS and REAC interesting and digestible.
Our Instructor, Scott Precourt, combined together a long history of experience in multifamily housing and inspection with humor and anecdotes that reinforce what is essential for your company to understand about getting the best scores on REAC Inspections and how to set new higher standards so you are always ready for even the toughest inspector.
