Maryland Affordable Multifamily Housing Management Symposium Sponsored by: The Mid-Atlantic Affordable Housing Management Association In affiliation with: Spectrum Enterprises, Inc. April 14-15, 2015 College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center Hyattsville, MD Learn. Grow. Network. The Mid-Atlantic AHMA is thrilled to partner with Spectrum Enterprises, Inc. and A.J. Johnson Consulting to present the firstever Maryland Affordable Multifamily Housing Management Symposium. This day-and-a-half event will focus on the top compliance issues for both LIHTC properties as well as Section 8 and blended properties. Mingle with your peers and exchange ideas with the industry’s leading experts. Learn practical how-to’s that you can implement now. Then come to our meet & greet reception to unwind with your co-workers and peers and meet the AHMA leadership. Meeting Information Meeting Date April 14-15, 2015 Location College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 3501 University Blvd., East, Hyattsville, MD 20783 (301) 985-7300 Registration Registration form and payment must be received by March 26th. Conference check-in/registration to begin at noon on April 14th. Please refer to the agenda for complete details. Pre-registration is required. Check out our online registration and payment feature at http://mid-atlanticahma.org Early bird rates are available for members only. To receive the early bird rate, members must register and payment must be received by 5p.m. on March 10th. Standard Rates apply for all registrations and payments received after March 10th—no exceptions. Corrective invoices will issued for any early bird payments received after the early bird deadline. Member Early-Bird Rate - $200 Cost (Must register & pay by March 10th for Early Bird Rate) Non-members: Become a member now and save on your conference registration fee. Member Standard Rate - $225 Non-Member Rate - $250 (No Early Bird for non- members) Certificates of attendance will be held until full/correct payment is received. Registration/Payment Options Registration Form & Payment must be received by March 26th By March 10th for Member/Early Bird rate You may register by: 1. Faxing your completed registration form to (804) 673-4129, or 2. Sending all requested registration information by e-mail to: midatlantic.ahma@verizon.net and 3. Sending payment by check made payable to “MAAHMA” to: Mid-Atlantic AHMA 909 Westham Pkwy Richmond, VA 23229 or 4. Check out our website: http://mid-atlanticahma.org to register and pay quickly and securely online. Cancellation Policy For on-line registration, check out our website: www.mid-atlanticahma.org (Note: This feature is not yet up & running!) Refreshments Refunds provided less a $75 cancellation charge if a cancellation notice is received in writing by March 26th. After March 26th no refunds are provided for any reason; substitutions allowed at any time prior to the start of the event. Nonpayment of the registration fee by 3/26 does not cancel your registration. Multiday registrations may not be divided or shared; partial substitutions are not allowed. All no shows will be responsible for payment of the full registration fee. Coffee/tea service will be available throughout both days. A meet-and-greet cocktail reception will be provided on April 14th. Complimentary lunch is provided on April 15th. Maryland Affordable Multifamily Management Symposium - AGENDA Tuesday, April 14th 12:00p.m. Registration 12:55p.m. Welcoming Remarks (Event begins promptly as scheduled) 1:00p.m. Legal Implications & Evictions: “How to Develop and Win your Cases” 3:15p.m. Break 3:30p.m. Regulatory Review of Environmental Issues for Affordable Housing 5:00p.m. Meet & Greet Reception 6:00p.m. Conclusion of Day 1 Wednesday, April 15th - Day 2 provides two tracks of learning; participants are encouraged to choose one track for the entire day. TAX CREDIT TRACK SECTION 8 TRACK LIHTC Compliance Issue: Income 8:30a.m. Recent Changes and the Future of REAC / UPCS Inspections LIHTC Compliance Issue: Assets 10:30a.m. Lunch 12:00p.m. Critical Issues Relating to Site Management of Section 8 Properties Lunch LIHTC Compliance Issue: Annual Reporting & Student Status 1:15p.m. Critical Sec. 8 Issues-continued Break 2:30p.m. Break UPCS Compliance Inspections for Low-Income Housing Credit (LIHTC) 2:45p.m. Critical Sec. 8 Issues-continued Adjourn 4:45p.m. Adjourn Conference Sessions* DAY 1 SESSIONS: Legal Implications & Evictions: How to Develop and Win Your Cases –This informative session will focus on the key legal issues impacting the management of affordable multifamily rental housing. By attending this seminar you will learn about the top legal pitfalls in dealing with LIHTC and Section 8 Residents. John Raftery and Billy Cannon (Offit Kurman) will cover in detail how to build a successful case for eviction due to drug and criminal related activity, non-payment/late payment of rent, failure to recertify and other good cause matters. Also covered will be the Tenant Responsibility for 3rd Party Conduct as well as the Violence Against Women Act. Furthermore, John and Billy will review LIHTC Notices, Maryland and District of Columbia required Notices and proper service of notice considerations. John and Billy will take questions throughout the presentation and will be sure to leave time for questions at the end. Regulatory Review of Environmental Issues for Affordable Housing – This session will focus on environmental concerns facing maintenance staff including asbestos, lead based paint, mold, and crime scene clean-up. This session will discuss practical application and recommendations with respect to testing and abatement of the hazards discussed; Also a review of applicable regulations which may apply focusing on compliance recommendations for apartment communities; Particular attention will be given to Maryland’s new lead based paint regulations. DAY 2 TAX CREDIT TRACK SESSIONS: LIHTC Compliance Issue: Income – This session will identify the most common noncompliance findings due to income calculations and will provide tips for avoiding and correcting those noncompliance findings. Actual tenant file examples will be provided and discussed. LIHTC Compliance Issue: Assets – What is an asset? What is income on an asset? This session will cover common LIHTC compliance findings related to assets and asset income. LIHTC Compliance Issue: Annual Reporting and Student Status – LIHTC compliance review can be daunting - take some stress out of the process with tips for preparing, reporting, and student status UPCS Compliance Inspections for Low-Income Income Housing Credit (LIHTC) – This session will discuss monitoring compliance with low-income housing credit requirements under the inspection provision using the uniform physical condition standards (UPCS) inspection. As a “scored” inspection, attendees will learn that some items are more important or should take precedence over other items when preparing for the inspection. Tips will also be provided on how to get and keep top scores; the rewards of top scores and what to do if you score low. Each attendee to the session will also receive a FREE complimentary copy of the newly updated, color picture, 150 page UPCS Physical Inspector's Field Guide ($49.95 value). DAY 2 SECTION 8 TRACK SESSIONS Recent Changes and the Future of REAC/UPCS Inspections –This session will discuss the recent changes that HUD has implemented for the inspection process along with where REAC/UPCS is heading in the future. We will discuss where to focus attention when preparing for a REAC inspection. Having performed REAC/UPCS inspections since 1998, Dennis DiBello is fluent on the past, present and future of REAC and can provide his insight on the process of REAC. Each attendee to the session will also receive a FREE complimentary copy of the newly updated, color picture, 150 page UPCS Physical Inspector's Field Guide ($49.95 value). Critical Issues Relating to Site Management of Section Properties - – During this 4.75 hour session provided by AJ Johnson, training focuses on Section 8 Program regulations, including rent rules, resident eligibility, income restrictions, determining adjusted income, waiting list and tenant selection, occupancy and lease requirements, and recertification requirements. The session goes into detail with regard to the changes created by Change 4 to HUD Handbook 4350.3. The training is designed primarily for those involved in the site management of Section 8 properties. *Session topics and times are subject to change. Certificates of Attendance Certificates of Attendance will only be provided upon request. Requests should be sent by e-mail to midatlantic.ahma@verizon.net after the event and must include the following information: Name of Attendee Sessions Attended (by session title) E-mail address MA- AHMA complies with Title II of the American Disabilities Act. The meeting site is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you require special accommodations (including special meals), please contact us at (804) 673-4128