In April 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced just cause eviction (JCE) limitations as part of the FY 2025 Enacted Budget, marking a significant shift in landlord-tenant policy across the state. Previously, several local ordinances were overturned in court.
New York joins a…
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.
Rent Control on the Horizon
By Emma Craig | | Updated
The year may be coming to an end, but policymakers across the country continue to consider rent control. The National Apartment Association (NAA) is currently tracking 225 bills at the state level and 46 ordinances, resolutions, studies and ballot initiatives at the local level pertaining to…
A Win for Virginia Housing Providers
By Ayiesha Beverly | | Updated
On October 8th, 2024, the Virginia Court of Appeals issued a ruling that comes as a win for many housing providers in Virginia. In Woodrock River Walk v. Rice and Andrade, the Court ruled that the CARES Act is violated only when an officer executes a writ of execution during the 30 days after a…
Section 8 Industry Roundtables Continue in El Paso and Las Cruces
By Nicole Upano | | Updated
The National Apartment Association (NAA) continues to work with its affiliate partners and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on industry roundtables across the country, most recently in El Paso, Texas and Las Cruces, N.M. These events provide housing providers with an…
NAA Political Affairs Update - October 2024
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HAPpenings in SoCal
The NAA’s Housing Affordability Program (HAP) is assisting two affiliates in Southern California as they push back against rent control and other harmful measures.
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The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA) HAP campaign continues to…
September 2024 ALW Recap
By Emily Howard | | Updated
On September 11th, the National Apartment Association (NAA) hosted the latest installment of its Advocacy and Legal Webinar (ALW) series. Some key takeaways include:
Legal Update: Ayiesha Beverly, NAA’s General Counsel, gave updates on just a few of the many cases they are tracking, as…
Register Today for October 17 Webinar on Federal Beneficial Ownership Requirements
By Joe Riter | | Updated
The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) previously announced new “beneficial ownership information” reporting requirements. This requires business owners to share information with the government about individuals who directly or indirectly own or maintain substantial…
Policy Summit Recap
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On September 26 and 27, 2024, the National Apartment Association (NAA) hosted its second annual Rental Housing Policy Summit on Capitol Hill. The event convened federal lawmakers, regulators and housing policy influencers in DC, offering insights into trending issues like AI in housing, the impact…
Revenue Management Legislation Continues the Trend
By Joe Riter | | Updated
UPDATE as of September 30, 2024:
Following in the footsteps of their neighbors to the north, three San Jose, Calif. city council members jointly announced their proposal to ban the use of revenue management software to set rents or manage occupancy levels locally. The proposed ordinance…
DOJ Rejects Crime-Free Housing Ordinances
By Lauren Shelton | | Updated
On August 15, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a letter detailing how state and local “crime-free” and “nuisance” programs may violate rental housing protections under the Fair Housing Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Violence…