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Eric Yoo

Eric Yoo

Legal Editor

Eric Yoo, Esq. is the Legal Editor of The Habitat Group.

eyoo@thehabitatgroup.com

ARTICLES

IN THE NEWS

City Pursues First Lawsuit Under Local Law 18 Against Short-Term Rentals

The case may serve as a precedent for future enforcement.
May 19, 2025
Eric Yoo

The case may serve as a precedent for future enforcement. 



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FEATURE

How to Handle Unit Transfer Requests Without Triggering Noncompliance

Transfers are sometimes necessary to support resident stability, accessibility, or safety, but that doesn’t mean every request can be approved without review.
May 19, 2025
Eric Yoo

Transfers are sometimes necessary to support resident stability, accessibility, or safety, but that doesn’t mean every request can be approved without review. By taking a few key steps before approving a household transfer, you can avoid costly mistakes and make sure your site stays on track. 


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DEALING WITH HOUSEHOLDS

Social Security Overpayment Clawbacks May Disrupt Some Residents’ Finances

The default withholding rate for overpayments is now 50 percent, so LIHTC sites should be prepared for the fallout that may occur when elderly or disabled residents suddenly lose a large portion of their fixed income.
May 17, 2025
Eric Yoo

The default withholding rate for overpayments is now 50 percent, so LIHTC sites should be prepared for the fallout that may occur when elderly or disabled residents suddenly lose a large portion of their fixed income.



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IN THE NEWS

Trump Budget Proposal Threatens Support for Affordable Housing

The proposal calls for a 44% reduction in HUD funding and consolidation of rental assistance programs into a single state-administered block grant, shifting administrative responsibility to states and reducing federal oversight.
May 16, 2025
Eric Yoo

The proposal calls for a 44% reduction in HUD funding and consolidation of rental assistance programs into a single state-administered block grant, shifting administrative responsibility to states and reducing federal oversight.



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Rent Guidelines Board’s Preliminary Vote Recommends Increases Up to 7.75%

Landlords argue that even the high end of the proposed range won’t offset the 6.3% increase in operating costs.
May 15, 2025
Eric Yoo

Landlords argue that even the high end of the proposed range won’t offset the 6.3% increase in operating costs.


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IN THE NEWS

New Bill Would Extend Organizing Rights to LIHTC Tenants

If passed, this measure would require owners to recognize tenant organizations and engage with them on issues related to building conditions, lease enforcement, and community needs.
May 15, 2025
Eric Yoo

If passed, this measure would require owners to recognize tenant organizations and engage with them on issues related to building conditions, lease enforcement, and community needs. 



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IN THE NEWS

Bipartisan Bill Adapts LIHTC Framework to Tackle Homeownership Gap

A new federal tax credit would support the construction or rehab of affordable, owner-occupied homes in neighborhoods where development costs exceed market values.
May 14, 2025
Eric Yoo

A new federal tax credit would support the construction or rehab of affordable, owner-occupied homes in neighborhoods where development costs exceed market values.



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FEATURE

HUD Further Delays Certain Provisions of HOME Final Rule, Including Tenant Protections

The delay also affects the rule’s green building subsidy revisions.
Apr 29, 2025
Eric Yoo

Although most of the rule became effective on April 20, 2025, HUD postponed the effective date of two significant provisions until Oct. 30, 2025: the rule’s green building subsidy revisions and its expanded tenant protection requirements, both of which will be subject to additional public comment before taking effect.



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INCOME CALCULATIONS

How to Handle Income Changes from the Social Security Fairness Act

SSA began issuing retroactive lump sum payments in March and increasing monthly payments in April for some public-sector retirees.
Apr 28, 2025
Eric Yoo

The Social Security Administration began issuing retroactive lump sum payments in March and increasing monthly payments in April for some public-sector retirees.



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INCOME CALCULATIONS

How to Apply HUD's 2025 Income Limits

The new income limits must be implemented no later than May 16.
Apr 28, 2025
Eric Yoo

We’ll review how the limits have changed for 2025 and explain how to apply them. We’ll also discuss how an owner’s minimum set-aside election on IRS Form 8609 determines which income limits apply to a LIHTC property.



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