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
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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:
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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