TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

www.tdhca.state.tx.us
Greg Abbott BOARD MEMBERS
GOVERNOR J.B. Goodwin, Chair
Leslie Bingham-Escareño, Vice Chair
Paul A. Braden, Member
Asusena Reséndiz, Member
Sharon Thomason, Member
Leo Vasquez, Member
January 31, 2018
Writer’s direct phone # (512) 475 -3864
Email: walter.griner@tdhca.state.tx.us

Alicia Gallegos- Gomez

Foundation of Hope
San Marcos, TX
rinconpointapt@gmail.com

RE: Rincon Point Apartments CMTS ID: 2618

Dear Ms. Gomez:

A review of the Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) inspection, performed by

Department staff on January 25, 2018, has been completed. A copy of the report is included for your
review. The inspection resulted in violations of UPCS protocols (referred to in the Department’s Rules
10TAC §10.621).
Deadline: This notice begins the corrective action period. You must supply all requested documentation
no later than April 30, 2018, the last day of the corrective action period. The attached List of Deficiencies
Found has been prepared to explain the Department’s findings of noncompliance and to detail required
corrective action. A response to this letter and report must be provided to and received by the Department
no later than April 30, 2018.
How you must respond: As a result of the UPCS Score of 65, copies of work orders (listing the
deficiency, action taken or repairs made to correct the deficiency, date of corrective action, and signature of
the person responsible for the correction), invoices (from vendors, etc.), are not required at this time.
When all deficiencies are corrected, update the Deficiency Report with the date that each
deficiency was corrected and the party responsible for correcting. Please also complete the attached
Owner Certification of Corrected Noncompliance. Upload the completed Deficiency Report and
Certification to the Electronic Document Attachment system using the development’s Compliance
Monitoring and Tracking System (“CMTS”) account no later than April 30, 2018.
For instructions on how to use the attachment system, please see Attaching Documents to CMTS found on
the Department’s website. To access, on the home page, select “Support and Services” tab; then select
“Compliance”. From the submenu, select “Online Reporting”. Unless specifically directed by the
Compliance Monitor indicated below, TDHCA will not accept submissions via email, fax, or mail.
If you do not understand how to complete the corrective action, please contact us as soon as possible so
that you can correct matters before the deadline; staff can refer you to resources for additional training and

221 East 11th Street P.O. Box 13941 Austin, Texas 78711-3941 (800) 525-0657 (512) 475-3800
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technical assistance. If it is not possible to provide the requested documentation by the corrective action
deadline, correct as much as you can and submit a corrective action plan detailing how and when the
remaining issues will be resolved.
How TDHCA will review: It is critical that you understand that this process requires each party, you
and the Department, to perform its role timely and independently. The Department provides its
inspection results, you respond prior to the end of the corrective action date and include in your response
documentation to support the appropriateness and completeness of the corrective actions taken. After the
corrective action date, the Department’s Compliance staff reviews your response and supportive materials. We
do not provide interim reviews or feedback because it is an important part of your responsibility to ensure
that the response and supporting materials are submitted complete and on time.
Your submission will be reviewed one time, after the end of the corrective action period, at which time
the Department will determine whether or not the submitted materials sufficiently document that you have
corrected the cited instances of noncompliance. Noncompliance not corrected and documented as such
during the corrective action period will be taken into consideration prior to any future funding or awards
from the Department. To be considered corrected within the corrective action period, documentation
evidencing the correction must be received by April 30, 2018, the end of the corrective action period.
If your response is incomplete: Failure to submit complete and satisfactory corrections on or
before the corrective action deadline will result in a referral to the Department’s Enforcement
Committee. Please see 10TAC §2.302 for a listing of specific penalty amounts.
Please extend our thanks to your onsite staff for their hospitality and cooperation extended during the
inspection. If you have any questions about this inspection report, please contact us toll free in Texas at
(800) 643-8204, directly at (512) 475-3864, or email: walter.griner@tdhca.state.tx.us.

Sincerely,
c=US, o=TDHCA,
ou=Compliance,
cn=Walter Griner,
email=walter.griner@tdhc
a.state.tx.us
2018.01.31 14:19:14 -06'00'

Walter Griner
Inspections Specialist
 Texas Department of Housing And Community Affairs
REAC Scoring for Rincon Point Apartments
1101 Rincon Rd Taft, TX 78390
Printed on: January 31, 2018 Page 1

Scoring Summary
Areas Possible Points Points Scored
Site 16.6 16.6

Building Exteriors 17.7 14.7

Building Systems 22.8 21.1

Building Common Areas .0 .0

Units 42.8 12.9

Inspection Total 100 65

Bldg Exterior

Ded. Item Criticality Severity

Pts Building/Unit Name Inspectable Item Deficiency Weight Level Level

1.489 Bldg 5 Health & Safety Electrical Hazards - Exposed Wires/Open 18.4% 5 1
Panels
1.489 Bldg 7 Health & Safety Electrical Hazards - Exposed Wires/Open 18.4% 5 1
Panels
0.066 Bldg 7 Windows Damaged/Missing Screens 13% 1.25 0.25

Bldg Systems

Ded. Item Criticality Severity

Pts Building/Unit Name Inspectable Item Deficiency Weight Level Level

1.690 Bldg 2 Electrical System Missing Covers 15.5% 5 1

Units

Ded. Item Criticality Severity

Pts Building/Unit Name Inspectable Item Deficiency Weight Level Level

0.464 Bldg 1 / 3 Bathroom Shower/Tub - Damaged/Missing 15% 3 0.25

0.348 Bldg 1 / 3 Bathroom Lavatory Sink - Damaged/Missing 15% 2.25 0.25
0.104 Bldg 1 / 3 Doors Damaged Surface (Holes/Paint/Rusting) 4.5% 2.25 0.25
0.052 Bldg 1 / 3 Ceiling Mold/Mildew/Water Stains/Water Damage 4% 1.25 0.25
0.928 Bldg 2 / 6 sub w/8 Bathroom Ventilation/Exhaust System - Inoperable 15% 3 0.5
0.464 Bldg 2 / 6 sub w/8 Bathroom Shower/Tub - Damaged/Missing 15% 3 0.25
0.348 Bldg 2 / 6 sub w/8 Kitchen Plumbing - Leaking Faucet/Pipes 15% 2.25 0.25
0.348 Bldg 2 / 6 sub w/8 Kitchen Refrigerator-Missing/Damaged/Inoperable 15% 2.25 0.25
0.104 Bldg 2 / 6 sub w/8 Doors Damaged Hardware/Locks 4.5% 2.25 0.25
3.092 Bldg 3 / 11 vacant Health & Safety Emergency Fire Exits - Emergency/Fire Exits 15% 5 1
Blocked/Unusable
0.928 Bldg 3 / 11 vacant Bathroom Shower/Tub - Damaged/Missing 15% 3 0.5
0.557 Bldg 3 / 11 vacant Doors Deteriorated/Missing Seals (Entry Only) 4.5% 3 1
0.417 Bldg 3 / 11 vacant Doors Damaged Hardware/Locks 4.5% 2.25 1
0.348 Bldg 3 / 11 vacant Kitchen Refrigerator-Missing/Damaged/Inoperable 15% 2.25 0.25
0.348 Bldg 3 / 11 vacant Bathroom Lavatory Sink - Damaged/Missing 15% 2.25 0.25
0.193 Bldg 3 / 11 vacant Bathroom Cabinets - Damaged/Missing 15% 1.25 0.25
0.116 Bldg 3 / 11 vacant Doors Damaged Frames/Threshold/Lintels/Trim 4.5% 1.25 0.5
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REAC Scoring for Rincon Point Apartments
1101 Rincon Rd Taft, TX 78390
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Units

Ded. Item Criticality Severity

Pts Building/Unit Name Inspectable Item Deficiency Weight Level Level

0.093 Bldg 3 / 11 vacant Walls Damaged 4% 2.25 0.25

0.928 Bldg 4 / 14 Bathroom Ventilation/Exhaust System - Inoperable 15% 3 0.5
0.464 Bldg 4 / 14 Bathroom Shower/Tub - Damaged/Missing 15% 3 0.25
0.348 Bldg 4 / 14 Bathroom Lavatory Sink - Damaged/Missing 15% 2.25 0.25
0.104 Bldg 4 / 14 Doors Damaged Hardware/Locks 4.5% 2.25 0.25
1.546 Bldg 5 / 19 Bathroom Water Closet/Toilet - Damaged/Clogged/Missing 15% 5 0.5
0.928 Bldg 5 / 19 Bathroom Ventilation/Exhaust System - Inoperable 15% 3 0.5
0.696 Bldg 5 / 19 Kitchen Range/Stove - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable 15% 2.25 0.5
0.464 Bldg 5 / 19 Bathroom Shower/Tub - Damaged/Missing 15% 3 0.25
0.348 Bldg 5 / 19 Bathroom Lavatory Sink - Damaged/Missing 15% 2.25 0.25
0.348 Bldg 5 / 19 Kitchen Refrigerator-Missing/Damaged/Inoperable 15% 2.25 0.25
0.186 Bldg 5 / 19 Laundry Area Dryer Vent Missing/Damaged/Inoperable 2% 2.25 1
0.104 Bldg 5 / 19 Doors Damaged Surface (Holes/Paint/Rusting) 4.5% 2.25 0.25
0.104 Bldg 5 / 19 Doors Damaged Hardware/Locks 4.5% 2.25 0.25
0.093 Bldg 5 / 19 Walls Damaged 4% 2.25 0.25
3.092 Bldg 6 / 24 HVAC System Not Operable 15% 5 1
3.092 Bldg 6 / 24 Health & Safety Emergency Fire Exits - Emergency/Fire Exits 15% 5 1
Blocked/Unusable
0.928 Bldg 6 / 24 Bathroom Ventilation/Exhaust System - Inoperable 15% 3 0.5
0.557 Bldg 6 / 24 Doors Deteriorated/Missing Seals (Entry Only) 4.5% 3 1
0.464 Bldg 6 / 24 Bathroom Shower/Tub - Damaged/Missing 15% 3 0.25
0.348 Bldg 6 / 24 Bathroom Lavatory Sink - Damaged/Missing 15% 2.25 0.25
0.186 Bldg 6 / 24 Laundry Area Dryer Vent Missing/Damaged/Inoperable 2% 2.25 1
0.186 Bldg 6 / 24 Call-for-Aid Not Operable 2% 2.25 1
0.104 Bldg 6 / 24 Doors Damaged Surface (Holes/Paint/Rusting) 4.5% 2.25 0.25
0.104 Bldg 6 / 24 Doors Damaged Hardware/Locks 4.5% 2.25 0.25
3.092 Bldg 7 / 28 sub w/26 Health & Safety Emergency Fire Exits - Emergency/Fire Exits 15% 5 1
Blocked/Unusable
1.391 Bldg 7 / 28 sub w/26 Health & Safety Infestation - Insects 15% 2.25 1
0.464 Bldg 7 / 28 sub w/26 Bathroom Shower/Tub - Damaged/Missing 15% 3 0.25
 Texas Department of Housing And Community Affairs
REAC Exigent and Fire Safety Hazards (Life Threatening Only) Observed for
Rincon Point Apartments
1101 Rincon Rd Taft, TX 78390
Printed on: January 31, 2018 Page 1
Bldg Exterior
Bldg 5
Level Deficiency Notes
Life Threatening Health & Safety - Electrical Hazards - Exposed Wires/Open Exposed wires by unit 17.
Panels

Bldg 7
Level Deficiency Notes
Life Threatening Health & Safety - Electrical Hazards - Exposed Wires/Open Exposed wires panel exterior HVAC
Panels disconnect.

Bldg Systems
Bldg 2
Level Deficiency Notes
Life Threatening Electrical System - Missing Covers HVAC disconnect panel cover missing
at building 2 by unit 6.

Units
24 / Bldg Bldg 6
Level Deficiency Notes
Life Threatening Health & Safety - Emergency Fire Exits - Emergency/Fire Blocked egress/Bedroom window a/c.
Exits Blocked/Unusable Bedroom 2 Blocked egress. Bedroom
4 Blocked egress.

28 sub w/26 / Bldg Bldg 7

Level Deficiency Notes
Life Threatening Health & Safety - Emergency Fire Exits - Emergency/Fire Blocked egress.
Exits Blocked/Unusable

11 vacant / Bldg Bldg 3

Level Deficiency Notes
Life Threatening Health & Safety - Emergency Fire Exits - Emergency/Fire Double key deadbolt on front entry
Exits Blocked/Unusable door. Blocked egress.

Inspected By : Date
 Texas Department of Housing And Community Affairs
List of Deficiencies Found
Printed On: January 31, 2018

Inspectable Area

L1

L2

L3
Inspectable Item Deficiency Comments
Rincon Point Apartments
1101 Rincon Rd Taft, TX 78390
Building: Bldg 1
Unit: 3
Bathroom Shower/Tub - Damaged/Missing L1 3 Tub stoppers missing.
Bathroom Lavatory Sink - Damaged/Missing L1 2 Sink stoppers missing.
Ceiling Mold/Mildew/Water Stains/Water Damage L1 Stains on the ceiling.
Doors Damaged Surface (Holes/Paint/Rusting) L1 Front entry door damaged.
Health & Safety Hazards - Other L3 Smoke detectors not working.
Building: Bldg 2
Unit:
Building Systems
Electrical System Missing Covers L3 HVAC disconnect panel cover missing at building 2 by
unit 6.
Unit: 6 sub w/8
Bathroom Ventilation/Exhaust System - Inoperable L2 Bathroom exhaust fan not working.
Bathroom Shower/Tub - Damaged/Missing L1 Tub stopper missing.
Doors Damaged Hardware/Locks L1
Health & Safety Hazards - Tripping L3 Excessive items on floor throughout the apartment.
Kitchen Plumbing - Leaking Faucet/Pipes L1 Kitchen faucet leak.
Kitchen Refrigerator-Missing/Damaged/Inoperable L1 Refrigerator seal deteriorated.
Building: Bldg 3
Unit: 11 vacant
Bathroom Shower/Tub - Damaged/Missing L2 Tub stopper missing. Shower head missing.
Bathroom Lavatory Sink - Damaged/Missing L1 Sink stopper missing.
Bathroom Cabinets - Damaged/Missing L1 Bathroom cabinet drawer missing.
Doors Damaged Hardware/Locks L3 Front entry door knob missing. Second bedroom
doorknob missing.
Doors Deteriorated/Missing Seals (Entry Only) L3 Front entry door weatherstrip damaged.
Doors Damaged Frames/Threshold/Lintels/Trim L2 Front entry door trim damaged.
Health & Safety Hazards - Other L3 2 smoke detectors not working.
Health & Safety Emergency Fire Exits - Emergency/Fire Exits L3 Double key deadbolt on front entry door. Blocked
Blocked/Unusable egress.
Kitchen Refrigerator-Missing/Damaged/Inoperable L1 Refrigerator door handle missing.
Walls Damaged L1 first bedroom wall damaged.
Building: Bldg 4
Unit: 14
Bathroom Ventilation/Exhaust System - Inoperable L2 Exhaust fan not working in the bathroom.
Bathroom Shower/Tub - Damaged/Missing L1 Tub stopper missing.
Bathroom Lavatory Sink - Damaged/Missing L1 Sink stopper missing.
Doors Damaged Hardware/Locks L1 Bathroom striker plate missing. Front entry door striker
plate missing. Front doorknob mechanism not working
properly.
Building: Bldg 5
Unit:
Building Exterior
Health & Safety Electrical Hazards - Exposed Wires/Open Panels L3 Exposed wires by unit 17.
Unit: 19
Bathroom Shower/Tub - Damaged/Missing L1 Tub stopper missing.
Bathroom Ventilation/Exhaust System - Inoperable L2 Exhaust fan not working in bathroom.
Bathroom Water Closet/Toilet - Damaged/Clogged/Missing L2 Toilet not working properly.
Bathroom Lavatory Sink - Damaged/Missing L1 Sink stopper missing.
Doors Damaged Surface (Holes/Paint/Rusting) L1 Front door rusting.
Doors Damaged Hardware/Locks L1 Front entry door mechanism malfunctioning.
Health & Safety Hazards - Other L3 2 Smoke detectors missing in hallway.
Kitchen Range/Stove - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable L2 Front left burner not working.
Kitchen Refrigerator-Missing/Damaged/Inoperable L1 Refrigerator seal deteriorated. Door handle missing.
Laundry Area Dryer Vent Missing/Damaged/Inoperable L3 Dryer vent not connected properly.
Walls Damaged L1 Kitchen wall damaged by refrigerator.
Building: Bldg 6
Unit: 24
Bathroom Shower/Tub - Damaged/Missing L1 Tub stopper missing.

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 Texas Department of Housing And Community Affairs
List of Deficiencies Found
Printed On: January 31, 2018

Inspectable Area

L1

L2

L3
Inspectable Item Deficiency Comments
Bathroom Ventilation/Exhaust System - Inoperable L2 Toilet not working properly.
Bathroom Lavatory Sink - Damaged/Missing L1 2 Sink stoppers missing.
Call-for-Aid Not Operable L3 String missing.
Doors Damaged Hardware/Locks L1 Bedroom 4 doorknob lock mechanism not working.
Doors Damaged Surface (Holes/Paint/Rusting) L1 Bedroom 4 door damaged.
Doors Deteriorated/Missing Seals (Entry Only) L3 Front door weatherstrip damaged.
Health & Safety Emergency Fire Exits - Emergency/Fire Exits L3 Blocked egress/Bedroom window a/c. Bedroom 2
Blocked/Unusable Blocked egress. Bedroom 4 Blocked egress.
Health & Safety Hazards - Other L3 Smoke detector mssing in hallway. Smoke detector not
working in bedroom 2. Bedroom 3 smoke detector
missing.
HVAC System Not Operable L3 A/C and Heater inoperable.
Laundry Area Dryer Vent Missing/Damaged/Inoperable L3 Dryer vent not connected.
Building: Bldg 7
Unit:
Building Exterior
Health & Safety Electrical Hazards - Exposed Wires/Open Panels L3 Exposed wires panel exterior HVAC disconnect.
Windows Damaged/Missing Screens L1 3 screens missing.
Unit: 28 sub w/26
Bathroom Shower/Tub - Damaged/Missing L1 Tub stopper missing.
Health & Safety Emergency Fire Exits - Emergency/Fire Exits L3 Blocked egress.
Blocked/Unusable
Health & Safety Infestation - Insects L3 Roaches.
Health & Safety Hazards - Other L3 Hallway smoke detector missing. Master bedroom
smoke detector missing.

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