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New Jersey Supreme Court Upholds Class Action Waiver Enforceability in NAA Lease Contract
By Brittany Wood | | Updated
On July 10, 2024, the Supreme Court of New Jersey issued its decision in Pace v. Hamilton Cove, ruling that class action waivers in consumer contracts are enforceable, reversing the Appellate Division’s ruling. The Appellate Division’s ruling created a bright-line rule that invalidated class action…
Time to Leave it Behind: Supreme Court Axes Chevron Doctrine
By Ayiesha Beverly, Briana Anderson | | Updated
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) overturned a landmark ruling, Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., on June 28 , reversing a 40-year-old precedent known as the “Chevron doctrine” or “Chevron deference.” A fundamental principle in administrative law, the Chevron doctrine…
Federal Advocacy Outlook: Washington Heads into 2024
By Greg Brown and Nicole Upano | | Updated
Undoubtedly, the past year featured record attention on rental housing policy at all levels of government, especially nationally. From the halls of Congress to numerous executive branch agencies, federal lawmakers are exploring high-stakes policies that could impact the rental housing industry—with…
NAA's Apartmentcast Offers Federal Regulatory and Legislative Update
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In NAA's newest episode of The Apartmentcast, we sit down with NAA’s AVP of Housing Policy & Regulatory Affairs Nicole Upano, and Jodie Anderson, Director, Federal Legislative Affairs for NAA, for an update on federal regulation and legislative affecting rental housing. For those…
Resident Screening in Multifamily Housing
By Lauren Shelton | | Updated
Resident screening is a topic at the forefront of the rental housing market. The White House Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights, released in January 2023, names it as a primary component in addressing housing discrimination and exclusion. Previous U.S. Department of Housing and Urban and…
CDC Eviction Moratorium Lawsuit Update
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On September 7, 2023, Darby Development Company, Inc. v. United States was argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. A three-judge panel was assigned to the case: Judges Kara Stoll, Tim Dyk and Sharon Prost. The appeal is not a new trial; it is focused instead on the…
House Committee Approves Key Tax Bills
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On June 13, the House Ways and Means Committee approved three tax bills on party-line votes that would, among other proposals, enable multifamily firms to deduct additional business interest without having to depreciate buildings over 30 years and allow firms to fully expense certain investments in…
Participate Now: Fannie Mae Energy & Water Survey
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is updating its energy- and water-use performance scoring for multifamily properties. These scores ultimately provide metrics for property owners and operators to compare their consumption to other buildings. Many states and municipalities across the…
NAA Launches New Rent Control Resources
By Ben Harrold | | Updated
Across the country, rent control continues to be explored by lawmakers at all levels of government despite the stifling effect it has on local economies. In order to help our members, affiliates and advocacy network argue against rent control and rather for sustainable solutions that increase the…
Minneapolis City Staff Report Says No to Rent Control
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On April 14, Minneapolis city staff published an impact analysis, “Rent Stabilization Staff Analysis,” to provide in-depth background and research after voters approved an amendment to allow rent caps in November 2021. The report recommends against implementing a rent stabilization policy,…