TrainingsNOTE: To receive the member rate, members need to log in to the website before registering for a training. Only the non-member rate will be available if you are not signed in. Please do not proceed as a prospect if you are a member. If you need assistance, please contact AHMA staff at [email protected] Advanced Legal Seminar - Western Wa Issues - changed to a webinarWednesday, September 22, 2021, 10 am to 3 pm (lunch break from 12 to 1) AHMA Member: $175 • Non-Members: $225 Join us for a day long training that will cover general landlord tenant law and evictions for Washington, including VAWA, service animals, screening, move in and out procedures, rule changes, maintenance and tax credit and section 8 housing. Read more.. Advanced Legal Seminar - Eastern Wa Issues - changed to a webinarThursday, September 23, 2021, 10 am to 3 pm (lunch break from 12 to 1) AHMA Member: $175 • Non-Members: $225 Join us for aa day long training that will cover general landlord tenant law and evictions for Washington, including VAWA, service animals, screening, move in and out procedures, rule changes, maintenance and tax credit and section 8 housing. Special emphasis on Eastern Washington issues. Read more... Conquering Rural Development Compliance with RD .A.C.E Designation ExamTuesday, September 28th: 8:00am-12:00pm PST & Wednesday, September 29th: 8:00am-12:00pm PST USDA Rural Development (RD) training seminars provide detail and information that is vital to ensure proper compliance. USDA/RD provides safe and affordable housing for the nation’s most vulnerable families living in rural areas. In order to help these vital housing programs, remain intact, owners/agents need to do their part by operating their properties in accordance with current USDA/RD regulations. However, with the everchanging housing regulations, maintaining compliance can become a challenge. Yet, failing to maintain compliance can result in dire consequences for the owner, the project and, most importantly, can negatively affect the tenants. Amanda Lee Gross developed the “Conquering USDA Rural Development Compliance” course to assist affordable housing professionals in conquering USDA project compliance. Amanda Lee delves deep into Rural Development’s laws and regulations, while also providing real-world examples with practical application. This engaging and interactive session utilizes numerous examples and exercises to ensure attendees complete the session with a thorough comprehension of how not only how to maintain project compliance, but why it is so important to do so. For more information, click here Building the Four T’s of Resident Engagement: Trust, Time. Transparency and Technology WebinarThursday, October 14, 2021, 12 noon to 1:00 pm This session will provide resident engagement strategies including interactive exercises to elicit experiences from the participants. Strategies will be identified for getting out from behind your desk to engage face-to-face with your residents to learn their baseline and “normal” behaviors. In addition, understand the importance of developing relationships and empowering residents to build community and participate in events will be explored as a way of decreasing social isolation and enriching their quality of life. Read more... Termination of Assistance/Residency with COVID Update WebinarTuesday, October 19th, 8:30 am to 10:00 am (PDT) For subsidized tenants, there are three types of termination: termination of housing assistance by the owner, termination of tenancy by the owner, and termination of tenancy by the tenant. HUD devotes an entire chapter of the 4350.3 Rev 1 (Chapter 8) to this complex topic and understanding when and how to apply the rules can be confusing. This session clearly explains the differences between the grounds, procedures and timelines for each type of termination and includes a discussion of how EIV discrepancies and repayment agreements come into play for both termination of assistance and termination of tenancy. Read more... Tax File Maintenance WebinarTuesday, October 26, 2021, 8 am to 9:30 am This intermediate class will deal with the issues of keeping your tax files in good order for reviews. It will give you the best practices to ensure that files meet all the requirements including timelines for disposal. Read more... Overview of the HUD Contract Renewal Options WebinarWednesday, November 10, 2021, 10 am to 11:30 amAHMA Member: $60 • Non-Members: $100 Trainer: Heather Wezensky Participants will gain a full understanding of the updated Section 8 Renewal Guide. We will cover the different contract renewal options in in this Webinar. You can look forward to learning the possibilities and pitfalls of each option in order to make the best choice for your property, plus how to achieve the blue-ribbon standard in regulatory compliance. This training is ideal for owners and management agents who want a better understanding of the renewal options available for their property. Read more... Holiday Blues and Residents WebinarThursday, November 11, 2021, 8 am to 9:30 am The Effects of Social Distancing on Older Adults Participants will be able to:
Handling a MOR on a Tax Credit Property WebinarTuesday, November 16th, 8:00 am to 9:30 am (PDT) With so many HUD properties recapitalizing with tax credits, managers are now faced with state agency compliance audits as well as Management and Occupancy Reviews by the PBCA. This session will review the keys to a successful MOR and discuss the special issues that arise when your property is layered with tax credits. Read more... Effectively Engaging in Difficult Conversations About Racial Inequality: A Call to Action WebinarThursday, November 18, 2021, 10 am to 11:30 am Engaging in crucial conversations regarding racial inequality can be uncomfortable, but necessary. The goal of this presentation is to provide information and education about race, racism, racial inequality, and police brutality. The presenter will provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for participants to identify and explore effective strategies on engaging in difficult conversations to address racism and racial inequality. Read more... Rural Development Essentials WebinarWednesday, December 8th, 10:00 am to 11:30 am (PDT) This 90 minute webinar covers the application process, civil rights and marketing, income, assets, and deductions. Join Joseph Henry and Professional Compliance Solutions for an in depth understanding of how to stay in compliance with the rules related to handbook 2 3560. Read more... EIV Boot Camp WebinarTuesday, December 14th, 9:00 am to 11:30 am (PDT) and Wednesday, December 15th 9:00 am to 11:30 am (PDT) Whether you are a seasoned property manager or a newly hired housing professional, everyone has questions about EIV. If you have been searching for the perfect EIV Bootcamp, look no more. This is it. Creating Communities of Caring: Creating Empathy for Residents Living with Mental Health Conditions WebinarTuesday, December 21, 2021, 9 am to 10:30 am Trainer: Ruben Rivera-Jackman The Effects of Social Distancing on Older Adults Participants will be able to:
UPCS WebinarWednesday, January 19, 2022, 8 am to 12 pm (Part 1) AHMA Member: $175 • Non-Members: $225 This webinar is in 2 parts, over 2 days and covers: NSPIRE: Using actual photos, we will ensure you have a complete understanding of the "Outside" portion of the NSPIRE protocol (worth 25% of your REAC score) and the “Inside" and "Unit" portions of the NSPIRE protocol (worth 75% of your REAC score) UPCS: Our training will include an overview of the UPCS coupled with in-depth study of the most critical inspectable areas. Using hundreds of actual photos, our instructor will educate you on what to look for when entering every apartment. Our training will include an in-depth review of the UPCS protocol coupled with a detailed study of the each inspectable areas (including point values for every defect). Everyone from the seasoned property manager to the newest maintenance mechanic should attend this important webinar. Read more... |