Out With the Old and In With the New: TWC Takes Over Administration of the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act
Kevin S. Mullen of Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP
On March 1, 2004, the Texas Workforce Commission formally assumed the functions of the now-defunct Texas Commission on Human Rights. The transfer of responsibilities, mandated by recent legislation, was finalized upon certification of the move by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Mortgage Insurance for Disaster Victims (Section 203 (h))
Housing & Urban Development Department
This guide provides answers to commonly asked question about the Section 203(h) program that allows the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to insure mortgages made by qualified lenders to victims of a major disaster who have lost their homes and are in the process of rebuilding or buying another home.
Civil Rights: No Housing Discrimination Claim Where Plaintiff Failed to Apply for Housing
Mark A. Goldsmith of Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP
Plaintiff, a Chaldean-American, alleged that he had visited an apartment complex and was advised by the manager tha.
Marking Up to Market
Nixon Peabody LLP
This article discusses Secretary Andrew Cuomo's recent press conference describing a new plan for preserving Section 8 properties and HUD's 25 city lead based paint enforcement initiative.
Right and Responsibilities of Tenants Living in Federal Housing
Housing & Urban Development Department
This guide provides federal housing tenants with their basic rights and responsibilities.
Summary of Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Housing & Urban Development Department
This publication is a summary of the law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activities conducted by HUD or that receive financial assistance from HUD.
HUD Issues New Proposed Regulations forElectronic 2530 Filing
Richard Michael Price of Nixon Peabody LLP
On April 19, 2004, HUD issued proposed regulations for the conversion of the 2530 process to electronic submissions. This rule, once implemented, would require participants in HUD-insured mortgage programs, Section 8 programs, and other programs to file 2530s electronically and to disclose participants on all levels of their organizational structure (beyond the three tiers currently required).
Employment/Economic Opportunities for Lower Income Persons and Businesses (Section 3)
Housing & Urban Development Department
This publication provides and overview of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 requires, to the greatest extent feasible, that recipients of HUD funds (and their contractors and subcontractors) provide jobs and other economic opportunities to low-income persons, particularly public housing residents.
Zoning Obstacles Facing The Developer of Senior Housing Options
Barbara A. Gall of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
According to Census Bureau statistics, the number of Americans over the age of 85 is expected to reach 15 million b.