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HUD Awards Oregon Housing Authorities $8.2 Million To Improve, Preserve Public Housing Housing authorities across the U.S., territories use funding to maintain housing for families, seniors U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan recently awarded public housing authorities in Oregon $8.2 million that will be used to make major large-scale improvements to their public housing units. This funding is part of $1.7 billion HUD awarded public housing authorities in all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The following housing authorities in Oregon will receive this funding: • Coos-Curry Housing Authority $74,379 Continued on page 3
Apartment and Condominium Market Gains Momentum in Second Quarter Production of apartments and condominiums gained momentum in the second quarter of 2013, according to the latest Multifamily Production Index (MPI), released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The index increased nine points to 61, which is the highest reading since its inception in 2003. The MPI measures builder and developer sentiment about current conditions in the apartment and condominium market on a scale of 0 to 100. The index and all of its components are scaled so that any number over 50 indicates that more
respondents report conditions are improving than report conditions are getting worse. The MPI provides a composite measure of three key elements of the multifamily housing market: construction of low-rent units, market-rate rental units and “for-sale" units, or condominiums. In the second quarter of 2013, the MPI component tracking builder and developer perceptions of market-rate rental properties rose six points to 67, the 11th straight quarter above 50; for-sale units had a significant increase of 16 points to 58, which is the highest reading since the second
quarter of 2005; and low-rent units increased five points to 60. “Multifamily developer confidence is currently at an all-time high according to our survey results, and we expect to see that continue for the foreseeable future,” said W. Dean Henry, CEO of Legacy Partners Residential in Foster City, Calif., and chairman of NAHB’s Multifamily Leadership Board. “Much of Continued on page 5
Don’t Tell The Truth Obey The Law By Katie Poole How do, you as a property manager, respond when a potential applicant asks you for information about the racial, ethnic, religious or family composition of an available unit, neighborhood or complex? Think of your response carefully. Such questions don’t necessarily mean that the questioner has the intent to discriminate, so we need to think seriously about how to handle these situations. Some landlords take the stance that such questions should be answered by “telling the truth”. That approach has downsides. First, what is the truth? Hearsay is not truth. Something that may have been true at one time may no longer be true now, and there is always our individual disputed version of “the truth”. This version is based on our own life experiences and is rarely exactly the same as other people. In sports, we have independent authority figures, referees, which use their experience in the sport and knowledge of rules to decide what actually happens. However, in a landlord/ tenant interaction, when a prospective applicant asks about the composition of the population in a neighborhood, chances are that neither other versions of “the truth”, Continued on page 5 Page 2
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HUD Awards ...continued from front page • Housing and Urban Renewal Agency of Polk County - $444,492 • Housing Authority & Comm Svcs of Lane Co - $927,276 • Housing Authority of Clackamas County - $873,471 • Housing Authority of Douglas County - $171,724 • Housing Authority of Jackson County - $2,608 • Housing Authority of Lincoln County - $168,592 • Housing Authority of Malheur County - $61,391 • Housing Authority of Portland $3,900,688 • Housing Authority of the City of Salem - $566,736 • Housing Authority of the County of Umatilla - $151,090 • Housing Authority of Washington County - $501,191 • Housing Authority of Yamhill County - $15,259 • Klamath Housing Authority $87,555 • Marion County Housing Authority - $16,171 • North Bend Housing Authority $136,780 • Northeast Oregon Housing Authority - $170,181 Oregon Total $8,269,584 The grant announced recently are provided through HUD’s Capital Fund Program, which provides fund-
ing annually to all public housing authorities to build, repair, renovate and/or modernize the public housing in their communities. The authorities use the funding to do large-scale improvements to the housing such as new roofs or to make energy-efficient upgrades to replace old plumbing and electrical systems. “This funding is critical for housing authorities to maintain and improve public housing conditions for their residents,” said Donovan. “However, with a significant repair backlog, I am encouraged by new, innovative long-term solutions HUD is exploring that can be combined with this funding to not only protect and preserve this housing for the next generation, but to also build the quality infrastructure necessary for families to thrive.” “Housing authorities in Oregon count on this funding to maintain and improve their public housing for many families, especially the most vulnerable – our seniors,” said HUD Region X Regional Administrator Mary McBride. “HUD is currently taking bold steps to preserve this affordable housing.” Capital Fund grants are awarded each year to the nation’s approximately 3,100 public housing agencies through a formula that considers number, type and age of units in a community. Eligible uses for this
funding include development, financing and modernization of the public housing units as well as management improvements at the public housing authority. Over the past 75 years, the federal government has been working and investing billions of dollars in developing and maintaining public and multifamily housing – including providing critical support through the Capital Fund grants announced recently. Still, the nation continues to lose approximately 10,000 public housing units annually, primarily due to disrepair. In 2011, HUD released Capital Needs in the Public Housing Program, a study that estimated the capital needs in the public housing stock in the U.S. The study found the nation’s 1.2 million public housing units are facing an estimated $25.6 billion in large-scale repairs. Unlike routine maintenance, capital needs are extensive improvements required to make the housing decent and economically sustainable, such as replacing roofs or updating plumbing and electrical systems to increase energy efficiency. To help protect the considerable federal investment and respond to the growing demand for affordable rental housing, the Obama Administration proposed the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), a comprehensive strategy that complements the Capital Fund Program and
offers a long-term solution to preserve and enhance the country’s affordable housing stock, including leveraging public and private funding to make critically needed improvements. Since Congress approved the demonstration, early results show it is already generating additional capital for public and assisted housing. After opening RAD application periods last summer, HUD has approved or given initial approval to nearly 20,000 public and assisted housing units in 180 different projects across the country. Through these awards, housing authorities have proposed to generate close to $816 million in private debt and equity investments to reduce the capital backlog in public housing properties, which will preserve or replace distressed units and support local jobs in their communities – all without additional federal resources. HUD also recently issued new RAD guidance that expands the program’s flexibility that will benefit current and future applicants and participants. www.hud.gov
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Don’t Tell ...continued from front page nor a referee, are usually present. Next, even with what may seem to be a “truthful” answer, if the result is discrimination, then you have violated the fair housing laws. Intention is not the problem -- what happens is. If you accidently break fair housing laws, you are still likely to cause unintentional pain and suffering. The bottom line is breaking the law is breaking the law, no matter intent. The most cautious approach to these kinds of questions is to explain what’s required of you under the law and the potential effects they may have on both you and the prospective tenant. By simply stating the state and federal laws you may be able to appease the questioner. You may also let them know that you do not have the information to give them, nor will you be gathering that information, because it has no bearing on renting the property. What if you are the agent for the property owner and your client sug-
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gests that you should avoid renting the property to someone in a protected class? It is our fiduciary responsibility as their property manager to protect them. Explain to your client that making decisions based on discriminatory practices may violate fair housing laws and could subject them to substantial penalties. The have hired you to do a job, so make sure you’re doing it properly and within the laws to protect yourself and the client, regardless of whether they like it or not. Katie Poole – Hussa is a Licensed Property Manager, Continuing Education Provider and Principal at Smart Property Management in Portland, OR. She can be reached with questions or comments at Katie@SmartPM.co.
the consumer demand that we are now seeing is coming from a large generation of young people who are able to find jobs and establish their own households as the economy continues to improve.” The Multifamily Vacancy Index (MVI), which measures the multifamily housing industry's perception of vacancies, rose four points to 42. With the MVI, lower numbers indicate fewer vacancies. After peaking at 70 in the second quarter of 2009, the MVI improved consistently through 2010 and has been at a fairly moderate level since 2011. Historically, the MPI and MVI have performed well as leading
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mend that they call back at a later date. I don’t want to waste their time if I don’t have anything available. However, lately some callers have been pretty insistent about wanting to come by even when I don’t have an apartment they can see. Should I really be trying to set appointments when all I can do is hand out a floor plan and give a property tour?
community, you still have numerous benefits to sell. Perhaps it’s the location of your building and the many area conveniences, which no one will truly appreciate unless they make a visit and drive through the neighborhood. Maybe you have an outstanding maintenance staff that is highly visible that a prospective resident would observe hard at work when visiting your community. What about your friendly residents who are out and about? The ones who smile and cheerfully say “Hello” to everyone they meet. Have you ever considered APT. NEWS your existing residents as a “sales tool?” Then, last, but certainly not least, there is YOU!! No web site or other form of “inanimate” advertising can take the place of a warm, friendly and VERY enthusiastic person who is excited about their community and enjoys working there! Of course it’s much “easier” to just refer someone to a web site or encourage them to check back with you when you have no apartments to show. After all, it does “appear” that you are trying to be “helpful.” What if you extended an invitation to visit instead? You would definitely have to expend some extra time and
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Dear Maintenance Men: By Jerry L'Ecuyer & Frank Alvarez Dear Maintenance Men: We are taking out the old wood closet doors and putting in the mirrored sliding doors. What product would you use to fill where the door hinges were? I need something that dries quickly and won't bleed through the new paint. Kim Dear Kim: We would use a product called Wood Filler by Bondo, then prime the repair followed by two coats of paint. Most two part wood fillers can be applied and be ready for sanding within fifteen minutes and ready for paint in twenty-five minutes. Use a disposable plastic putty knife to apply the filler and begin sanding as the filler starts to harden. If there are any remaining imperfections, apply a second thin skim coat of filler. After rough sanding the high points, use a block or electric sander to smooth and feather the edges. If you cannot find the brand name Bondo, use any two-part wood filler product found at most hardware and home improvement stores. TIP: It is better to fill in a deep repair with multiple layers verses one big layer. Dear Maintenance Men: I have been hearing a lot about tankless water heaters lately. Are they better than the traditional water heater? Can I use one in my apartment building? Any information will be helpful. Deanna
Dear Deanna, That is a good question. A tankless water heater would sure free up some real estate in the laundry room of most apartment buildings. After getting your question, we did a bit of research on the subject. We have all heard the radio advertisements for various tankless water heaters saving a ton of money each month. That might be true if you don’t consider the cost of the tank less heater & installation. The savings would also depend on the amount of use the heater gets. The tankless heater operates on demand, which means it only uses gas when someone opens a hot water faucet. On its face, that sounds great, but getting ambient temperature water to rise to 110 or 120 degrees in an instant takes a tremendous amount of energy. In theory a tankless water heater should supply hot water for as long as you needed it. If you exceed the heater’s flow rate and use more hot water than it can produce, there will be fluctuations in water temperature. A typical home tankless water heater flow rate is up to 5 gallons a minute. In a single shower setting that should be adequate. But, consider if a second valve is opened such as a dishwasher, laundry machine or even another shower. The flow rate will quickly exceed the heating capability of the heater. A commercial rated tankless heater’s flow rate is close to 10 gallons a minute. To meet the demands of a four-plex, you would need at least two commercially rated tankless heaters connected in a series. The tankless water heater cost & installation for an average home use system is between $2,500 and $4,500 depending on intended use or
compatibility with existing plumbing. A commercial system for a small apartment building will average between $5,000 to over $8,000 at minimum. The chances are you will pay off your 30-year mortgage before recouping the savings of the tankless water heater. Another issue is service and parts availability. Tankless water heaters are far more sophisticated than a standard tank water heater; therefore the cost of parts and repair will be higher. Bottom line is, we like the tankless water heaters for saving space, but we will still buy a standard tank water heater because of the cost and abundance of hot water available. Dear Apartment Owners: Remember, the holiday season starts with Halloween and the demand on your properties only increases from there. Check each stove and oven for proper operation, many residents only turn on their ovens at this time of year, and the problem may be as simple as a blown out pilot light. With the holidays comes heavier than normal use of the plumbing; it may be a good idea to snake out or hydro jet your main plumbing lines. In addition, send out a note to each resident explaining the proper use of the garbage disposal including what they should and should not put down the disposal unit. A few items to include on this “Do Not” list are: banana peels, potato skins, coffee grounds and any stringy food. Also, make sure they turn on the water before using the disposer and put down small amounts of food at a time. Using the
disposer as a trash can and turning it on when full, will lead to a clog. Christmas and other holidays also mean more people than usual walking on your property. Is your property safe? What are some of the liabilities to worry about? Check trip and fall hazards. Do you have sprinkler heads sticking up above the grass near walkways? Use pop-up heads to solve this problem. Look for sidewalks that have been pushed up by tree roots. This can be solved with a concrete grinder or replacement of the concrete section and removal of the tree root. Cut any low hanging tree branches and look for branches that may break in heavy winter wind, rain or snow. Check your decking for cracks or damage and inspect the exterior stairways for wear and tear. Inspect all your garage door springs, winter wind and rain may make them heavy causing the door to close or fall unexpectedly. Check all property lighting and timers. Remember: Preventive Maintenance is cheaper than Emergency Maintenance! QUESTIONS? QUESTIONS? QUESTIONS? We need more Maintenance Questions!!! To see your maintenance question in the “Dear Maintenance Men:” column, please send submission to: Questions@BuffaloMaintenance.com Please “Like” us on Facebook.com/ BuffaloMaintenance
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The LandlordTimes - Valley • September 2013