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/ARHC staff at [email protected]  Reasonable Accommodations: Pet Policy vs Service/Companion Animals WebinarThursday, July 9, 2020, 10 am to 11:30 am AHMA Member: $60 • Non-Members: $100 Many fair housing violations are related to not implementing reasonable accommodations policies and procedures accurately. It is important that affordable and public housing providers understand the fundamentals of Section 504 to avoid any violations and limit litigation. It is vital that housing providers understand the fair housing regulations regarding pet and service/companion animals. Read more... VAWA WebinarWednesday, July 22, 2020, 10 am to 11:30 am AHMA Member: $60 • Non-Members: $100 VAWA expired in December and renewal legislation is pending. New protections are included in HR 6545 – the proposed reauthorization bill. Find out what VAWA expiration and reauthorization will mean for your property. We will review the current requirements and discuss the challenging issues facing managers. Find out about the status of the proposed form revisions and HUD’s candid answers to real-world dilemmas you encounter. Current RD guidance will be discussed along with an update on what the state agencies are doing to implement VAWA on their tax credit sites. We will review the latest additions to your state(s) laws regarding domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking and close with an updated list of “Actions Needed” for each type of property covered by the law. Read more... Advanced Legal Seminar - Western Wa Issues - Changed to a webinarWednesday, September 23, 2020, Part 1, 10 am to 11:30 am; Part 2, 1 pm to 2:30 pm AHMA Member: $175 • Non-Members: $225 Join us for a 2-part webinar 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 24, 2020, Part 1, 10 am to 11:30 am; Part 2, 1 pm to 2:30 pm AHMA Member: $175 • Non-Members: $225 Join us for a 2-part webinar 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... How to Detect Resident and Applicant Fraud WebinarWednesday, September 30, 2020, 10 am to 11:30 am AHMA Member: $60 • Non-Members: $100
Trainer: Heather Staggs With the increasing shortage of affordable housing in the US, there is a small percentage of people who are willfully providing false information or altered documents to housing providers in order to try to qualify for housing. In this webinar we will give you tips on how to detect fraud and what to look for on applications, questionnaires, resident provided documents and 3rd party verifications. We will discuss ways to protect management and the owner from reportable non-compliance if fraud is detected by an outside agency. Lastly, we will discuss how to report resident and applicant fraud to the appropriate government agencies...Read more
Combined Funding Challenges: Student Eligibility, Over-Income, and Rents/UA WebinarWednesday, October 7, 2020, 10 am to 11:30 am AHMA Member: $60 • Non-Members: $100
Trainer: Gwen Volk An overview of the areas of difference when LITHC, HOME, Section 8, Bond, and RD programs are blended plus a closer look at managing the differences in student eligibility rules, treatment of over-income households, and rent calculation...Read more
Understanding the Unique Behavioral Challenges Associated with Untreated Mental Health Conditions Webinar (Special emphasis on the Holidays)Thursday, November 12, 2020, 10 am to 11:30 am AHMA Member: $60 • Non-Members: $100 This session will provide basic information regarding mental health conditions and the behaviors associated with untreated mental health conditions and provide strategies for addressing such behaviors in independent living communities...Read more Screening Your Residents without Being too Restrictive WebinarThursday, February 27, 2020, 10 am to 11:30 am This webinar will be rescheduled for later this year AHMA Member: $60 • Non-Members: $100 In this webinar, we will discuss the best way to keep the balance while screening your residents. We will offer tips on how to keep the high-risk applicants out of your property, while admitting qualified applicants. You certainly do not want to disqualify applicants simply because your screening criteria is too restrictive. This session is centered on different types of affordable housing requirements which must be observed, as well as optional screening criteria that should be considered. By reviewing your internal applicant selection process, you may be able to reduce the number of evictions all while increasing occupancy at your property. Read more... |