USDA Rural Development (RD) requires property owners receiving federal funding to conduct self-evaluations and create transition plans every three years to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities. This is part of the broader effort to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

As energy efficiency becomes an increasingly important focus for property owners and managers, understanding the need for energy audits and the benefits of conducting them is crucial. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has specific guidelines for energy audits, and one of the most important assessments is the Level 1 Energy Audit. This blog post will explain what a HUD Level 1 Energy Audit is and why Lumina Compliance should be your trusted partner in conducting these essential audits.

In recent years, there has been a renewed focus on accessibility and compliance within federally funded housing programs. One key area of change that property owners and managers need to understand is the requirement from the USDA Rural Development (RD) for new self-evaluations and transition plans for properties every three years. This is part of a broader initiative to ensure that all properties receiving federal support are accessible to individuals with disabilities and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If it's been since 2015 or earlier since your last Capital Needs Assessment, then 2025 is the year you’ll need to get a CNA done according to HUD—and Lumina Compliance is here to make the process seamless and stress-free.

The landscape of property management and compliance in the Rural Development (RD) sector just got a major update with the release of Procedural Notice 632! This change brings exciting new flexibility for RD properties in selecting third-party service providers for inspection services.

Most of us would rather take a nap than deal with compliance issues. Are we right?

Lumina Compliance wants to take three of the most important compliance tasks off your list. These services protect you from lawsuits, government fines, financial loss, and more.

A third-party Capital Needs Assessment is an essential investment for property owners and managers looking to secure the long-term viability of their assets. Understanding the current condition and future needs of your property is critical in making informed financial decisions. Lumina Compliance is here for you.

Are you looking to streamline your organization’s compliance with USDA Rural Development requirements? Lumina Compliance will come to your property and put together your Self-Evaluation and Transition Plans. Lumina provides a structured framework to assess your current practices and prepare for future changes effectively.

This year’s Fair Housing Month theme, Fair Housing: The ‘Act’ in Action, underscores the commitment to combating discrimination in housing, protecting fair housing rights for all who call America home, and redressing our nation’s past discriminatory policies and practices.

For any property with an Occupancy Date of 3/13/1991 or later, the Fair Housing Act requires new multi-family dwellings with four or more units to have certain features to meet the Act's accessibility requirements.

There’s not enough affordable housing in the U.S. to accommodate our disabled elderly population. Lumina Compliance can help your property be a part of the solution.

Are you wondering what sets Lumina Compliance apart? Here are the top 5 reasons you should choose Lumina Compliance to take care of your Asset Management needs, Accessibility Reviews, Capital Needs Assessments, and File Review.

Did you know that USDA Rural Development requires brand new Self-Evaluation and Transition Plans every three years? Find out what this means and how Lumina Compliance can help you tackle these evaluations and plans.

Everyone is talking about resolutions right now. Did you know that only 37% of Americans say they make resolutions? Here are our top three resolutions property managers should make in 2024!

Lumina Compliance wishes you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving. Let’s talk turkey, cranberry sauce, property loss, and ADA-compliant kitchens this Thanksgiving.

On Election Day 2023, November 7, Philadelphia voters had to decide whether or not to make The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities permanent or not. Nearly 86% of voters said yes to making this office a permanent part of the city’s charter.

The Possibility Playground is Indiana’s largest, most accessible playground that is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is also the largest inclusive playground in the country.

Part of the Lumina Compliance Lunch & Learn Webinar Series. On this webinar, viewers will learn what the most common areas of non-compliance are at HUD properties, what the current accessibility regulations are at HUD properties, and why your property needs to be proactive and have accessibility plans. Lumina Partners CEO Greg Proctor and Lumina Compliance Vice President Andy Reithel join us on this webinar.

HUD has recently published civil penalty amounts for Fair Housing violations. They aren’t cheap. HUD is also putting money into a Private Enforcement Initiative for Fair Housing.

In the realm of low-income housing tax credit properties, it is crucial to comprehend the various federal accessibility laws that govern them. With regulations that vary depending on factors such as the property's construction date and federal subsidy, it is easy to encounter confusion. In this blog post, we will explore the key laws that apply to these properties, including the Fair Housing Act of 1968, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504.