The Trainer

Conducting Orientation Briefings for New Residents

In this month's feature, we discussed what you need to know about complying with HUD guidelines on new resident orientation. In general, you should take steps to make sure that your new residents understand their responsibilities as detailed in their lease as well as any applicable house rules. While this is not a HUD requirement, it is a good practice to do so. Holding a meeting before an approved applicant moves in helps you ensure that the new resident truly understands the terms of the lease.