[WSBARP] HUD Demands to Discontinue Permanent Housing

[Jeff at bellanddavispllc.com]

Thank you Katie,

 

I looked at the suits that have been filed.  What if it goes in favor of
HUD, does that automatically remove the restrictive clauses in the deed?  I
realize the federal government has no constitutional protections against
itself; but what about the contract clause that should protect the housing
provider?

 

Jeff

 

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I haven't been following this issue, but it appears a large group of states
have sued, the permanent housing restrictions have been blocked, and the
case is not yet resolved.  I'm not sure what you could do if it resolves in
favor of HUD and the funding for permanent housing is gone.  In terms of
arguments, here is what the attorneys general had to say:

https://agportal-s3bucket.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Federal%20Litigation/00
1_Cmplt.pdf?VersionId=JKUhjvMsyB6bjnUlfA_9_ULQ5ktRIF8t

 

Status of motions looks like this:

https://dockets.justia.com/docket/rhode-island/ridce/1:2025cv00626/60953

 

 

Katie Patel

Paraclete Estate Planning, LLC

(541) 499-9085 (direct)

112 Genessee Street

Medford, OR 97504

 

 

 

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Subject: [WSBARP] HUD Demands to Discontinue Permanent Housing

 

I know this is not a LL problem, but you are all real estate lawyers so your
input is important.  Housing Authority has purchased property with funds
from a Housing Trust funded with federal money that were designated
permanent housing  (as apposed to temporary).  The deed restrictions require
these properties stay in the same classification until 2050.  HUD has now
demanded that Housing Authority terminate virtually all permanent housing
and covert them to temporary.  If the conversion is made all current
permanent residence would have to be evicted  (and become homeless), and
then requalify for temporary housing.  

 

Client wants to push back.  What are the arguments against this government
strong arm?

 

Jeff Davis

 

W. Jeff Davis

BELL & DAVIS PLLC

Attorneys at Law
P.O. Box 510

720 E. Washington Street, Suite 105
Sequim WA 98382
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