This training provides a comprehensive overview of HUD's rules, definitions, and compliance requirements surrounding Live-In Aides in Multifamily housing programs. Attendees will learn how to properly evaluate requests, screen candidates, and apply fair housing principles while following HUD Handbook 4350.3 guidance. The session clarifies eligibility criteria for both who may request a live-in aide and who may qualify to serve as one—including nuanced rules for adult children and PRAC-funded properties. It outlines the critical role of verification, documentation, and the use of HUD forms such as the 50059, as well as how to address occupancy, lease addenda, and eviction procedures. Special attention is paid to common industry misunderstandings and how to develop clear policies for your Tenant Selection Plan and House Rules related to Live In Aides.

Why should you attend :

Handling live-in aide requests incorrectly can lead to costly fair housing complaints, audit findings, or noncompliance with HUD occupancy standards. This session demystifies a highly misunderstood area of multifamily compliance by providing HUD-backed clarity on who qualifies, how to verify need, and how to structure policies. Attendees will leave with confidence in screening procedures, documentation practices, and how to handle family members or complex aide arrangements. It's especially beneficial for properties managing elderly and disabled tenants, where these requests are frequent and often contentious. Bottom line: this training protects both resident rights and property risk.

Areas covered in the session:

• HUD-compliant definitions and eligibility for live-in aides, including rules for adult children and PRAC-funded properties
• Verification procedures and what medical documentation is—and is not—allowed
• Screening protocols, including background checks, EIV searches, and sex offender registries
• Leasing and occupancy rules, including use of HUD-approved lease addenda and termination triggers
• HUD form usage (50059 and TIC), relationship codes, and income treatment under different programs
• Best practices for house rules, tenant selection policies, and handling aides with families or dependents

Who should attend this: 

• Compliance Manager / Fair Housing Coordinator
• Property Manager / Assistant Property Manager
• Occupancy Specialist
• Regional Supervisor / Area Manager
• HUD Coordinator / Admissions Staff
• 504 Coordinator / Reasonable Accommodation Reviewer