Sample Issues Memo from Substantive Reviewer

[Name of Regional Director at HUD (or equivalent)] [Address of HUD/CA]

Name of Subject Project: Section 8 Contract Number:

I have performed a Substantive Review of the Rent Comparability Study (RCS) of the aforementioned project. Based on my review, I have identified the following issues that need to be addressed by the RCS appraiser and/or Owner.

1. Type issue #1 here......

2. Type issue #2 here......

3. Type issue #3 here......

4. Type issue #4 here......

I am requesting for the RCS appraiser and/or Owner to provide additional information or explanations on the items noted above within 10 calendar days of date of HUD’s/CA’s request, as per HUD guidelines in Chapter Nine of the Section 8 Renewal Guide.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions concerning my findings.

[Insert substantive reviewer’s name]

[Address, email and phone number]

Appendix 9-3-2 – Published March 2023

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