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When it comes to dismantling generations of inequity, change does not happen overnight.
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When it comes to dismantling generations of inequity, change does not happen overnight.
Less than a decade ago, the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) observed a lack of father figures in many children’s lives.
For many senior citizens, the thought of where they will spend their golden years can be concerning. Will they be able to stay in their home, aging comfortably surrounded by loved ones and their belongings? Or will they be forced to move to a retirement home due to physical restrictions?
HAI Group Online Training has proudly supported the public and affordable housing industry for the past three decades. Today, more than 30,000 users from 3,000 organizations nationwide trust HAI Group Online Training for professional development, certifications, and the skills needed to excel in the field. Our training platform offers the convenience of learning at your own pace, from any location, at a time that suits you best.
Opportunity Home San Antonio, formerly known as San Antonio Housing Authority, is working to prevent institutional racism and ensure employee equity through established goals to ensure that race does not determine housing assistance or supportive service outcomes and that residents live in neighborhoods that benefit from equitable investment across systems.
Some housing agencies employ security personnel directly or through third-party services to ensure resident safety. However, these personnel can face complex and tragic situations requiring difficult decisions, as highlighted in a recent wrongful death lawsuit in Ohio in which a police officer employed by a public housing authority (PHA) fatally shot a man, claiming self-defense.
With a constant shortage of public and affordable housing units across the nation, a new development or rehab is always a positive sign for the state of housing. However, growth brings new risks for housing agencies, particularly builders' risk.
You’re at your desk when the familiar tone of a new email sounds on your computer.
In October 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rolled out NSPIRE, a new model for conducting and processing physical inspections of HUD-assisted housing.
Property claims related to methamphetamine are on the rise. While they’re not the most frequently reported claim—as of this writing, that distinction belongs to fire—HAI Group has seen a noticeable uptick in meth claims in recent months. Perhaps it’s because meth is relatively inexpensive to buy compared to other illicit drugs, or because meth has become more widely available, thanks in part to super labs operated by drug cartels that can produce meth in large quantities. The rise in claims may also be due to the fact that some housing authorities have begun testing for meth when units turn over, regardless of whether they suspect contamination.
Whatever the reason, if you have a meth-related claim at your housing organization, here’s what you need to know.
The sooner you file, the better
“The biggest mistake housing organizations make after discovering meth is waiting too long to file a claim,” said Alkis Liopiros, AIC-M, ACP, CRIS, a senior property claims examiner at HAI Group. “If tests confirm that you’re dealing with methamphetamine contamination, file a claim as soon as you can. Notifying us while the incident is fresh in your mind helps your insurance company and its adjusters investigate the claim more thoroughly. It can also help us close the claim more quickly, so you can get the affected units back in service faster.”
Telltale signs of meth production or use
If your housing organization isn’t testing for meth, it’s important that your maintenance workers know what to look for during routine inspections. Common signs of meth production or use include: