Pub. 4 2019 Issue 3

5 ISSUE 3 2019 W hen it comes to first impressions, you generally know if you like something or not within the first seven seconds. That is why it is imperative that you keep your communities in tip top condition in every season of the year. Keeping your properties in great condition creates a positive first impression on your prospective residents. It also helps your current residents to be proud of residing at your community. Get started now and tackle your spring cleaning – inside and out. In the office, if you have not already done so, archive your old files to make room for new files. If you are HUD Financed, HUD Insured, a Project Based Voucher Com- munity, LIHTC, etc. confirm that your HUD, state, and local program related forms are the most recent and dispose of the old forms to minimize confusion. Confirm that you are up to date on HUD policies including the Notice of Occupancy Rights under the Violence Against Women Act. Don’t forget to update your utility allow- ances and your rent and income charts. Most of the utility updates “UA’s” are out now and HUD charts are pending publication at any time, keep an eye out for them. Also check with your state regarding allowances for self-certifications which could save you a lot of time and money! Great curb appeal can really set you apart from your competition and it attracts pros- pects as they are driving by your community. A community with outstanding curb appeal will fare better than one with little to no curb appeal. Making things season- ally appropriate is always a stellar way to ensure you stand out. Here are several of our best simple and inexpensive community curb appeal tips for this spring: SPRING CLEANING IS ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR COMMUNITY’S SUCCESS! Read This Article for Spring Cleaning Tips By Elaine Simpson, President, Occupancy Solutions, LLC Continued on page 6