Report from Young Professionals Housing Liason







MEMO

TO: Charleston Area Alliance Young Professionals

FROM: Charles Roskovensky

RE: Ad Hoc Housing Committee

DATE: July 6, 2005

The Ad Hoc Housing Committee met at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2006. The meeting took place at West Virginia Housing Development Fund's first floor conference room located at 814 Virginia Street East.

Sam Wood, professional engineer and home inspector, presented to the committee. Mr. Wood discussed the recent legislation requiring the licensure of home inspectors in West Virginia. Home Inspectors will be licensed by the State Fire Marshall and certification will begin starting in August. Mr. Wood examined and explained the new rule and commented on the educational, experience and testing requirements. Also, included within the rule is: what must be included in a home inspection; defines unethical conduct; and creates penalties for prohibitive acts.

Mr. Howard Tyree, Committee Facilitator and Area Manager, Southern Field Office West Virginia Housing Development Fund, informed the committee that the Governor’s Conference on Housing will take place in Charleston on September 27, 28 and 29. The conference discusses many housing issues and more importantly sets housing policy for the next 10 to 15 years. This would be an excellent opportunity for young professionals to get involved in the housing discussion which could potentially impact young professional for many years to come.