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Severe mold in an apartment unit. Image courtesy of AEI Consultants.

Remediating and Preventing Mold in Multifamily Housing

Left untreated, mold can cause significant health risks for your residents—and significant liability for your organization. Don't believe us? The image at the top of this article, courtesy of AEI Consultants, is a great example of what can happen to a unit when mold is left unaddressed. To help you combat the fast-growing fungi, HAI Group turned to three experts: Tim Woodward and Sarah Feit of AEI Consultants, and Lawrence Schnapf of Schnapf Law.

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Everything You Need to Know About Public Housing Insurance Requirements

Insurance is optional for most businesses. Still, given the role insurance plays in minimizing financial loss in the event of a mishap, it’s a layer of protection most companies opt to purchase. For a public housing agency (PHA), the decision to purchase insurance extends beyond protecting people, property, and assets—certain coverages must be purchased if the PHA is interested in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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