- Assisted with affordable housing transactions, including those financed with low-income housing tax credits, FHA-insured and conventional financing, and other public and private funding sources.
- Closed Section 18 public housing disposition and RAD conversions and provided related program compliance guidance.
- Closed FHA-insured multifamily refinance and construction loans.
- Advised client on creation of common interest community and condominium regime in Colorado connection with a LIHTC development.
- Advised public and private entities on Uniform Relocation Act compliance, including defending a URA claim.
- Assisted project owners with HUD regulatory submissions, including new and renewal project-based Section 8 HAP Contracts, and TPAs.
Elysha Lopez
Washington, DC Office
Elysha Lopez’s practice focuses on real estate and affordable housing and community development matters. She represents housing authorities, non-profit and for-profit developers, and property owners with affordable housing transactions utilizing various public and private funding sources. Elysha also advises developers and housing authorities on various organizational, governance, and HUD regulatory matters. She has years of experience with HUD loan, insurance, and grant programs, including the Public Housing, Section 8, CDBG, HOME, and FHA-insurance programs.
Notable Matters
Major Prior Work Experience
- New Communities Law, Attorney
- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, Staff Attorney
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Attorney-Advisor
Education
University of Colorado, J.D.
University of Virginia, B.A. in History
Bar Admission
Virginia
Colorado