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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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Understanding the Threat of Internal Fraud in Public Housing

The insurance industry has spotlighted the rise of external fraud, and rightfully so, as cybersecurity incidents continue impacting organizations at an alarming rate. But incidents of internal fraud—a dishonest or fraudulent act committed by one or more employees—remain a constant threat to housing organizations.

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Man inspecting a property

REAC 101: An Overview of HUD's Public Housing Inspection Process

Maintaining safe and decent housing is a fundamental responsibility for public housing organizations. With the recent introduction of the NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate) inspection standard by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), it's crucial to stay informed about how physical inspections are conducted and what they entail.

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