Adam G. Norlander

• Represented developer in a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) redevelopment of project involving a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transfer of assistance, partial transfer of project-based rental assistance under 8bb of the National Housing Act, HAP assignment to a new owner, waiver (and prospective debt forgiveness) of Mark-to-Market loans, and related mixed-finance amendment approval.
• Represented non-profit developers in transactions involving LIHTC financing, including LIHTC “twin” 9%/4% projects, using various financing sources including Freddie tax-exempt loan bond financing, FHA-insured loans, conventional loans, other public sources including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME, among other federal and local sources, and project-based rental assistance.
• Represented public housing authorities and joint ventures in mixed-finance public housing redevelopments.
• Counseled buyers and sellers in multifamily property sale transactions, including HUD transfers of physical assets, assumption of FHA-insured loans, assumption, subordination and/or forgiveness of HUD-held loans, assignment of HAP contracts, use and regulatory agreements.
• Represented non-profit developers in transactions involving former, existing and new Section 202 supportive housing for the elderly projects, including closing of capital advance mixed-finance projects, RAD-for-PRAC transactions, and Section 202 direct loan prepayment transactions.
• Counseled various owners on Section 8 compliance and HAP Contract renewal options.
• Assisted nonprofit resident cooperatives and owners in the District of Columbia to refinance projects, secure tenant protection vouchers, and represent clients in transactions with the DC Housing Authority and the DC Department of Housing and Community Development.
• Counseled clients on various HUD programs and cross-cutting HUD program requirements including subsidy layering reviews, Davis-Bacon, environmental reviews, and represented clients before regulatory agencies.

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association, Member
• ABA Forum for Affordable Housing and Community Development Law, Member

Events

• Presenter, “Section 8 Basics,” American Bar Association Affordable Housing Boot Camp – October 2023
• Presenter, “Preservation Using Bifurcation,” National Leased Housing Association Mid-Year Membership Meeting – January 2022
• Panelist, “Section 8 Renewal Refresher,” National Leased Housing Association Fall Seminar – October 2022

I enjoy outdoor activities during all seasons—skiing, swimming, hiking, running and playing tennis. I love spending time with my family and friends, exploring cities, appreciating architecture, trying new restaurants and revisiting our favorites.