HUD Forks Over $25M For Voucher Mobility Programs
3 Pitfalls To Avoid When Steering A Brownfield Redevelopment
Louisiana Residents Seek Early Win In HUD Conversion Fight
HUD Forks Over $25M For Voucher Mobility Programs
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that it distributed $25 million to seven public housing agencies under a program that aims to place federal Section 8 recipients with children in higher-income and well-resourced neighborhoods.
3 Pitfalls To Avoid When Steering A Brownfield Redevelopment
A real estate deal or project involving contaminated land can end up far messier than it needs to be, especially if the developer’s legal team isn’t aware of how their work can go wrong. Here are a few of the biggest pitfalls to look out for when advising clients on such a project.
Louisiana Residents Seek Early Win In HUD Conversion Fight
The residents of a Louisiana apartment development set to be turned into Section 8 housing sought an early win in a suit arguing the government didn't follow its own rule-making process when approving the conversion.
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