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.
NAA’s Rent Control Outlook: Spring 2025
By Emily Howard | | Updated
State legislatures and city councils continue to pursue failed policies that would regulate rents and rent increases, with one jurisdiction managing the ongoing fallout from strict rent controls passed in 2021. The National Apartment Association (NAA) is currently tracking 172 rent control bills…
Leading the Industry’s CARES Act Advocacy
By Nicole Upano | | Updated
Inside the multi-faceted approach to eliminate ambiguity that the requirement ended in 2020.
House Subcommittee Hearing Focuses on Housing Choice, Supply
| Updated
Key takeaways from the recent House Financial Services Housing and Insurance committee hearing.
Court Dismisses Eviction Case for Missing VAWA Notice
By Mark Russell | | Updated
On March 28, 2025, a Superior Court judge in Mercer County, New Jersey, dismissed an eviction case after a housing provider failed to provide proper notice under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The housing provider may refile their complaint after serving the proper notice.
Background…
Tax Bill Passes House
By Greg Brown | | Updated
Update (May 22, 2025) - Tax Bill Passes House
Early this morning, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act - the reconciliation package that includes federal tax policy - passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives (215-214). Notably, the final legislation in the House retains key rental housing industry…
NAA Joins Coalition Supporting Power of Nationwide Injunctions
By Mark Poist | | Updated
Groups file a Friend of the Court Brief in Supreme Court case.
President Trump Outlines Budget Requests
By Owen Caine | | Updated
What the proposal means for rental housing – and next steps for the industry.
NAA Political Affairs Update – May 2025
By NAA Political Affairs | | Updated
NAAPAC Financial Update Your unwavering commitment has propelled NAAPAC to a strong start in 2025! Thanks to your incredible support, we have already raised a substantial $414,000, enabling us to disburse $301,500 to the campaign committees of key lawmakers who champion our industry's…
The First 100 Days
By Greg Brown, Nicole Upano and Owen Caine | | Updated
Nearly 100 days into a new presidential administration as well as a new Congress in Washington, NAA’s advocacy – bolstered by the support and engagement of members nationwide – is delivering results and standing strong for the rental housing industry.
While supply shortages have eased in some…
DOJ Launches Anticompetitive Task Force
By Ayiesha Beverly | | Updated
On March 27, 2025, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the launch of its Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force (Task Force) to advocate for the elimination of state and federal laws and regulations that undermine free market competition. This initiative is part of the Trump…