Problems will be referred to other HUD departments for program intervention or enforcement. REAC will go beyond just collecting financial information. Under the new physical inspection rules mentioned in prior editions of the AHMA News and on page 4 of this newsletter, REAC will conduct periodic on-site physical inspections, using uniform housing quality standards. The first inspections started on October 5 th . Exposed wires or open electrical panels.
Water leaks on or near electrical equipment.
Emergency or fire exits blocked or unusable. Windor security bars prevent egress or exit. Blocked fire escapes or ladders. Gas-fired hot water heater missing or with a misaligned chimney. Smoke detectors missing.