HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge sent a letter to affordable housing providers, outlining the Biden Administration's position on giving formerly jailed individuals a second chance and emphasizing the significance of secure housing in their reintegration into society. "No individual ought to exit a jail or prison only to wind up on the streets."
Various perspectives will be examined in order to study this new guideline:
HUD's newly implemented standards aim to reduce recidivism among formerly incarcerated individuals. In order to secure employment and suitable accommodation, individuals faced insurmountable challenges due to strict restrictions on previous criminal convictions, making it exceedingly difficult to locate secure and hygienic lodging.
This is a "hot topic," and there are several inquiries regarding the proper implementation of the instructions provided by HUD. HUD has appointed a new secretary who is actively advocating for additional reforms inside the department. Currently, the focus lies on how individuals who have been released from correctional facilities can secure suitable accommodation for themselves and their families. The fundamental theme of this new advice is concentration.
Why should you attend?
The Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) department has put into action the previously released guidance on how the Fair Housing Act applies to the use of criminal records by housing providers. Subsequently, FHEO has offered instruction on techniques for resolving discrimination: Housing providers' utilization of criminal records is scrutinized by fair housing advocacy groups, which conduct investigations, conduct testing, and file charges against these providers. Discover the effects of these initiatives on your business operations. This training is suitable for all homes that are subject to the Fair Housing Act.
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Who should join?
Paul has been involved in the real estate industry for the past 38 years. He has been involved in sales, construction, project management, appraisal, mortgage consulting and brokerage, property management, and property management consulting/training. Through his consulting company, Property Management Solutions, he provides training and consulting services nationwide to owners, management companies, multi-housing associations, as well as state and federal agencies.
He specializes in fair housing issues and has developed fair housing and outreach programs for governmental agencies as well as conducting seminars which are presented to property management companies, apartment associations, and the general public. For over twenty years was involved in the appraisal of residential, multi-family, farm, and commercial properties throughout the Midwest.
