Green Building / Energy Issues
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Energy Policy - Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives 07/10/2009In 2008, Congress attached energy efficiency tax incentives to the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. This document details incentives of interest to apartment firms and offers resources for firms interested in taking advantage of incentives. |
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Lead-based Paint - NAA/NMHC Guidance 10/29/1999The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a new regulation to protect young children from lead-based paint hazards in housing that is financially assisted by the federal government or being sold by the government. Lead-based Paint - Pre-Renovation Rule 07/25/1999Interpretive guidance for contractors, property managers, and maintenance personnel under section 406(b) of the lead based paint hazard reduction act of 1992 |
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Mold - Roche vs Lincoln Property Co. 07/25/2003This case concerns Plaintiffs Chistophe and Juanita Roche's claim for personal injuries stemming from exposure to alleged toxic levels of mold in their apartment. Mold - Apartment Owners Score Major Mold Victory 07/01/2003In July 2003, apartment owners scored a major legal victory when a federal district court in Virginia ruled that no genuine issues of material fact supported an apartment resident's mold injury and damage claims. Mold - Model Mold Precepts for Potential State Legislation 01/14/2003Although mold is a national problem, states are experiencing
different effects of the “mold crisis”. For example, in some states the issue of property and liability insurance have created serious disruptions in the real estate market. Mold - Testimony before Congressional Committees on Mold 08/17/2002NMHC/NAA believe that public health standards must be based on sound science. The upcoming National Academy of Science analysis and recommendations should serve as the first step toward establishing public health guidelines for mold exposure. |
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Water Conservation/Restrictions - 2008 Paper 04/01/2008Constant water conservation can limit the impact of drought conditions on property owners and residents, ease the burden on municipal water systems and save property owners money. |
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National Green Building Standard™Access the general log of information on the Consensus Committee on the National Green Building Standard™. Information includes schedules, committee meeting notices, agendas and minutes, public comments report, draft documents, and a committee list. ICC 700 - 2008 National Green Building Standard (NGBS)A collaborative effort between the ICC and NAHB, the Standard provides the “green” practices that can be incorporated into new homes, including high-rise multifamily buildings, home remodeling and additions, hotels and motels, and the site upon which the green homes are located. Visit the ICC site for more information and to purchase. |
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