Apartment Advocate
NAA Government Affairs’ bi-monthly publication combines all aspects of apartment industry advocacy into one go-to resource. The Apartment Advocate highlights key developments and viewpoints in industry public policy at all levels of government, and helps NAA members explore advocacy pathways.
HUD Speakers Give New Insights in April ALW
By Emily Howard | | Updated
On April 17, 2024, the National Apartment Association (NAA) hosted the latest installment of its Advocacy and Legal Webinar (ALW) series. Some key takeaways include:
Federal Legislative Update: Maria Spencer, NAA’s Director of Federal Legislative Affairs, gave updates on progress with NAA’s…
FTC Advances Rental Junk Fees Rulemaking
By Joe Riter | | Updated
On April 24, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a virtual informal hearing on its proposed trade regulation entitled “Rule on Unfair and Deceptive Fees” which would impact virtually every American business that requires consumers to pay fees for goods or services, including rental…
HUD, USDA Set Stricter Building Code Standards
By Ben Harrold | | Updated
On April 26, 2024, the U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Agriculture (USDA) published their final determination on the Adoption of Energy Efficiency Standards for New Construction of HUD- and USDA-Financed Housing.
This notice will require that new construction and…
NAA Political Affairs Update - May 2024
By NAA Political Affairs | | Updated
NAAPAC
NAAPAC is making significant headway towards its goal of raising $1.2 million, with over $448,000 already raised as of May 6.
NAA affiliates are making progress towards their 2024 Fund Our Future goals. Presently, 21 affiliates have already met their fundraising goal for the…
New Legislation Affecting New York’s Rental Market: The Good Cause Eviction Law
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Note: The following article is republished from Tarter, Krinsky & Drogin, a firm within NAA’s network of Click & Lease Attorneys. The original article was published on April 25, 2024.
As part of the 2025 Fiscal Year budget, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law significant legislation…
HUD Issues Fair Housing Act Guidance on Resident Screening, Online Advertising
By Isabella Wilson | | Updated
On May 2, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released two guidance documents regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the resident screening process and its application to targeted advertisements on online platforms.
The National Apartment Association (NAA)…
Flood of Biden Rulemaking Expected in May
By Nicole Upano | | Updated
As part of the American system of Checks and Balances, the legislative branch has the power to overturn federal rules promulgated by the executive branch. The Congressional Review Act (CRA) is a tool used by Congress to rollback rules established under previous administrations and published close…
New York Rent Control Back in the Spotlight
By Mark Russell | | Updated
On April 18, 2024, a group of New York property managers (Petitioners) asked the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to review the constitutionality of a “specific set of amendments” to New York’s rent control regime. In G-Max Management, Inc, et al., v. State of New York, the Petitioners…
SCOTUS Rules in Favor of Calif. Property Owner in Takings Case
By Ayiesha Beverly | | Updated
On April 12, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a ruling in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, California, a land use takings case answering the question “whether a permit exaction is exempt from the unconstitutional conditions doctrine as applied in Nollan and Dolan simply…
Maryland Supreme Court Defines ‘Rent’
By Brittany Wood and Crystal Richardson | | Updated
In a long-awaited opinion, filed on March 25, 2024, the Supreme Court of Maryland ruled that the definition of rent in a residential lease means the “fixed, periodic payments a tenant owes for use or occupancy of a rented premises” within the context of Maryland’s summary ejectment statute (MD Real…