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Novogradac & Company LLP publishes the Property Compliance Report, a monthly newsletter on low-income housing property compliance. The following is a list of articles published in the Property Compliance Report for 2005. If you are interested in receiving an individual subscription or a copy of any of these articles, please contact products@novoco.com.  You can also mail your request to Products Desk , Novogradac & Company LLP, 246 First Street, Fifth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105.

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December 2005

HUD Announces Final Rule for New Project-Based Voucher Program
By Jim Kroger, CPA, and Zeina Assad, Novogradac & Company LLP

Getting the Cart before the Horse
By Michael Kotin, CPA, Kay-Kay Realty Corp.

Housing Providers Prepare for Likely Evictions of Evacuees in Texas, FEMA Updates Long Term Housing Plan
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

NMHC/NAA Publish New Mold Guidance for New Construction/Renovation
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

New 2006 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment Announced
By Addi Robison, Novogradac & Company LLP

November 2005

There’s no ‘PR’ in LIHTC – But There Should Be
By Evelyn Danowitz, Simpson Housing Solutions LLC

Plans to House Katrina Victims Take Shape, Many Details Still Unknown
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

HUD Publishes Final 2006 FMRs
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

Under $5,000 Asset Certification: Friend or Foe?
By Thomas Stagg, Novogradac & Company LLP

October 2005

Hurricane Katrina: LIHTC Properties Provided With Income Limitation Exemption
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

IRS Releases Updated Form 8823
By Zeina Assad, Novogradac & Company LLP

COMMENTARY:Standardized Data Collection Would Benefit LIHTC Industry
By Johrita Solari, Solari Enterprises Inc.

Tracking Hurricane Victims’ Income
By Thomas Stagg, Novogradac & Company LLP

September 2005

Options for Documenting Household Income for Zero-Income Households
By Scott Michael Dunn, Zeffert Compliance Solutions

HUD Proposes Revisions to Handbook 4350.3 - Rev-1, CHG-1
By Thomas Stagg, Novogradac & Company LLP

HUD: People with Disabilities Face Discrimination in as Many as Half of Rental Inquiries
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

Year-to-Date v. Hourly Income
By Zeina Assad, Novogradac & Company LLP

August 2005

Revenue Procedure 2005-37 Provides Guidance for Complying with the IRS Good Cause Protection Requirement
By Keith Stanley, Novogradac & Company LLP

HUD Issues Further Guidance on HUD Handbook 4530.1 Rev-1
By Thomas Stagg, Novogradac & Company LLP

New Standards Granting Project Based Vouchers for LIHTC Properties
By Thomas Stagg, Novogradac & Company LLP

Clarification of Notarized Child Support Self Statements
By Jim Kroger, CPA, and Thomas Stagg, Novogradac & Company LLP

Illinois Governor Announces ‘Nation’s Largest Rental Assistance Program’
By Alex Ruiz Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

PHADA Suggests Solutions for Rent Reform in Assisted Housing
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

Subletting Units: Is it Allowable?
By Keith Stanley, Novogradac & Company LLP

July 2005

HUD Publishes Proposed 2006 FMRs
By Zeina Assad, Novogradac & Company LLP

Comparison of Federal and State Fair Housing Laws
By Thomas Stagg, Novogradac & Company LLP

Determining Whether Tenants are Qualified Senior Residents in California
By Thomas Stagg & Jim Kroger CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP

Why is the First $480 of Income Counted for Full-Time Students
By Thomas A. Stagg, Novogradac & Company LLP

June 2005

More Allowance Requested in Determining Utility Allowances
By Thomas Stagg, Novogradac & Company LLP and Brandi Day, Real Estate Analyst

GAO Recommends Ways to Improve FMRs
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

Assigning Affordable Units
By Thomas Stagg & Jim Kroger CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP

IRS Requirements After Year 15
By Thomas A. Stagg, Novogradac & Company LLP

May 2005

California Tax Credit Agency Releases ‘Good Cause’ Documents
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

GAO Recommends Simplifying the Rent Determination Process
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

Study Finds Jobs-Plus Program Benefits Public Housing Residents
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

Largest 50 Apartment Owners, Managers Named by NMHC Annual Industry Survey
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

Is Sales Tax Considered Rent?
By James R. Kroger, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP

April 2005

April is Fair Housing Month
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

OMB Cuts Some Slack for Implementing New MSAs and New Area Definitions
By Brandi Day, Real Estate Analyst

NAHMA Launches Online Directory of Qualified Multifamily Managers
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

Bankruptcy Bill Passes Senate, Quick Approval Expected by House, President Bush
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

Community Service Facility is Different than Common Area
By James R. Kroger, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP

March 2005

HUD Releases 2005 Median Income Data
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

State Agencies Maintain Move-In Requirements for Between-Building Transfers
By Ruth L. Theobald, CPM, HCCP, TheoPRO Compliance & Consulting Inc.

2005 State Median Incomes
2005 USA Changes of 5 Percent or More
2005 California Changes
IRS Requires Income and Rent Calculations Start with 50 Percent Very Low Income
By James R. Kroger, CPA

February 2005

SDHDA Approves Y15 Plan for LIHTC Qualified Contract Process
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

HUD Releases 2005 Annual Adjustment Factors
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

HUD, City of Las Vegas Sign Agreement to Assist Persons with Disabilities
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

Proposed Changes to Uniform Relocation Act
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

NAHMA Names Communities of Quality
By Alex Ruiz, Staff Writer, Novogradac & Company LLP

Applicable Fraction Should Remain Constant
By Thomas Stagg, and James R. Kroger, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP

January 2005

State Agencies Weigh In on Key Industry Issues: Calculating Income for Family Members with Uncertain Futures (Part two of two)
By Ruth L. Theobald, CPM, HCCP, TheoPRO Compliance & Consulting Inc.

Zero and Sporadic Income Sources
By Thomas Stagg, Novogradac & Company LLP

New Strategies for Affordable Housing: It's Not Your Father's HUD Building Anymore
By Evelyn Danowitz, Simpson Housing Solutions

Suitable for Occupancy Inspection Standards of State Agencies
By James R. Kroger, CPA, and Shonda Petersen, Novogradac & Company LLP

Child Support Paid to Persons Under 18
By Thomas Stagg, Novogradac & Company LLP