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On-Site Seminars and Technical Assistance

John L. Carroll Memorial Scholarship

Seminars

Housing Quality Standards (HQS) with Proficiency Test

Improve the level of your HCV and PBV/Section 8 Housing Inspections and meet SEMAP requirements. Develop or fine-tune related work skills, review procedures and forms affecting standards, and learn how to evaluate your current operations to identify strengths and challenges. Includes a proficiency exam. (2.1 CEUs)

Who Should Attend
Section 8 Housing Inspectors, Preventative Maintenance Inspectors, and new and seasoned inspectors.

What You Will Learn
Through expert instruction, you will learn to conduct a thorough inspection to illustrate (or rediscover) details that must be observed, and identify actions to be taken. Specific topics to be addressed are:

Section 8 Pre-Inspection and Inspection Preparation and Procedures
Negotiation and Arbitration—How to Successfully Come to Agreement with Landlords and Residents
Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution
Consistency—How to Pass Inspections, Even When HUD Arrives for a Surprise Review
Reinspection—How to Avoid Pitfalls

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Schedule and Agenda
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on the first day.
Seminar runs daily from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Day 1: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Day 2: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Introduction and Overview Section 8 Housing Inspection Responsibilities Pre-Inspection Preparations and Procedures Inspector's Knowledge Inspector's Image Inspector's Safety Inspector's Tools Site Inspection Procedures Compliance and Approval Procedures Inspection Checklist Conforming Rule Changes General Room Conditions Electricity Security Windows Interior Surfaces Lead-based Paint Kitchen Bathroom	Recap of Day I Building Exterior Heating and Plumbing General Health and Safety Interior and Exterior Slides Quiz
Day 3: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Slide Quiz Problem Solving Prioritizing Rent Reasonableness Case Study Review Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Proficiency Examination

2008 Seminars - additional program dates and locationed will be added.

Dates	Location	Hotel Information	Instructor	To Register
Aug. 11-13	Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County 7477 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. Suite 301 Glen Burnie, MD 21061 410-222-6200 www.hamptonglenburine.com	Suggested: Hampton Inn Baltimore/Glen Burine 6617 Ritchie Hwy Glen Burnie, MD 21061 410-761-7666	Ken Love	Click here to download a registration form.
Sept. 24-26	Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA) 565 W. Myrtle Street. Boise, ID 83707 208-331-4740	Suggested Hotels: Hampton Inn and Suites 495 S. Capitol Blvd. Boise, ID 208-331-1900 Grove Hotel 245 S. Capitol Blvd Boise, ID 208-333-8000 Hotel 43 981 Grove Street Boise, ID (08-342-4622 Courtyard by Marriott-Boise Downtown 222 South Broadway Ave. Boise, ID 208-331-2700	Ken Love	Click here to download a registration form.
Dec. 8-10	Tucson, AZ	Radisson Suites Tucson 6555 E. Speedway Blvd. Tucson, AZ 87510 520-721-7100	TBA	Click here to download a registration form.

Tuition

Registration Type	Early Price*	Regular Price	Last Minute Price**
NAHRO Member	$690	$730	$860
Non-Member	$790	$835	$965
Register up to 30 days before the seminar start date and pay the early rate. *Register less than five business days before the seminar start date, and pay the last minute fee.

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