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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 2008. 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 2008
IRS Provides Clarification Regarding Recertification Exemption and the Next Available Unit Rule
By Matt Farrell, Novogradac & Company LLP
New LIHTC Data Collection Rules and How They May Affect Property Management Companies
By Lisa Kocsis, The Mitas Group Inc.
New Guidance on the General Public Use Requirement
By Matt Farrell, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
New 2009 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment Announced
By James R. Kroger, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
November 2008
HUD Publishes FY 2009 Fair Market Rents
By Matt Farrell, Novogradac & Company LLP
HUD, FEMA Announce Program to House Families Displaced by Hurricane Ike
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
Joint Custody in Household Size Determinations for Income Limits
By Matthew Farrell and Jackie Castaneda, Novogradac & Company LLP
October 2008
Using the National Non-Metropolitan Income Level for Rural LIHTC Properties
By Thomas Stagg, Novogradac & Company LLP
How PHAs Determine Utility Allowances
By Jenny Ho, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
Ratio Utility Billing Systems 'RUBS' the IRS the Wrong Way
By Thomas Stagg, Novogradac & Company LLP
Annual Survey Shows High Turnover Rates for On-Site Apartment Jobs
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
Annual Recertification May Be Necessary Even after a Household Gives Notice of Intention to Vacate
By James R. Kroger, CPA, and Jieyi Cui, Novogradac & Company LLP
September 2008
Conflicting Program Requirements
By Stacey Lewis, Novogradac & Company LLP
IRS Makes Amendments to Utility Allowance Regulations
By Jenny Ho, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
State Auditors Share Compliance Tips for LIHTC Properties in California
By Sean Mosby and Allyson Johnson, Novogradac & Company LLP
Income Qualification Affected by Foster, Adopted Children
By Jieyi Cui and James Kroger, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
Despite New Law, LIHTC Properties Should Still Complete Recertifications
By James R. Kroger, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
August 2008
Income Limits Waived in Disaster Areas
By Allyson Johnson, Novogradac & Company LLP
Voiding the Extended Use Agreement on LIHTC Projects
By Benjamin Doran, Novogradac & Company LLP
Study Examines Rent Errors in HUD's PIH Programs
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
This Tip Could Save Properties Tons of Money!
By Mardi Roberts, Washington State Housing Finance Commission
Recertification Leases
By Jessica Solow, Novogradac & Company LLP
July 2008
Proposed FMRs Include
Significant Increases in
Some Areas
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
Apartment Groups Ask Supreme Court If Section 8
Program is
Voluntary or Mandatory
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
Non-Tenants in Common Areas
By Jim Kroger, CPA, and Jenny Ho, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
June 2008
The Ins and Outs of the 120 Day Rule
By Matt Farrell and Jim Kroger, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
Updated White Paper Provides Revised Recovery Estimates
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
NAHMA Announces 2008 Affordable 100 List
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
Over-Income Tenants at Re-Certification Can Mean Tenants Must Vacate Units in Rural Development Properties
By Jenny Ho, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
May 2008
Housing Community Marks 40th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
Apartment Industry Remains Stable Despite Financial Turmoil
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
Apartment Industry Data Initiative Releases Next Generation Standard
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
Should Guest Fees be Included in Rent?
By Thomas Stagg, CPA, and Matt Farrell, Novogradac & Company LLP
April 2008
Let's Be Reasonable: HUD-DOJ Statement on Reasonable Modifications Spells Out Tax Credit Threats
By Harry J. Kelly, Nixon Peabody LLP
Key Points in Reviewing Form 8690
By Kristin Han, WNC & Associates, Inc.
Tax Rebates and the Stimulus Package
By Matt Farrell and James R. Kroger, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
March 2008
HUD Releases Income Limits
for 2008
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
Some Things Never Change – Most Common
Compliance Concerns
By Suzanne Vice, National Affordable Housing Trust
IRS Requires Income and Rent
Calculations to Start with HUD 50
Percent Very Low-Income Limits
By James R. Kroger, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
February 2008
New Law for Student Rule Exception
By James R. Kroger, CPA and Matt Farrell, Novogradac & Company LLP
Deferring First Year Tax Credits
By James R. Kroger, CPA and Joy Han, Novogradac & Company LLP
NAHMA's Affordable Housing Awards Highlight Quality
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
HUD Reports Progress in Operation FedRent
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
Cosigner's Income Is Not Part of Household Income
By James R. Kroger, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP
January 2008
Protecting Your Common Areas
By Amanda Talbot, Novogradac & Company LLP
HUD Responds to Additional HAP Inquiries
By Alex Ruiz, Managing Editor, Novogradac & Company LLP
HUD Reinstates Policy for Maximum Rents for PBV Properties Receiving LIHTCs
By Brandi Day, Real Estate Analyst
Qualified Residential Rental Housing for LIHTC and Tax-Exempt Bonds
By Jonathan Yee and James R. Kroger, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP