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WSJ Editorial Board Criticizes St. Paul Rent Control, Again
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The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board comments on St. Paul rent control failures.The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board didn’t hold back in its latest commentary about rent control in St. Paul, Minn., calling rent control “among the dumbest policies known to man.”The opinion piece comes after…
A YIMBY Victory in California
By Ben Harrold | | Updated
On September 28, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed two new bills into law, both aimed at addressing housing affordability.
The New Laws
The Affordable Housing and High Roads Jobs Act of 2022 will simplify processes and reduce barriers to multifamily development in areas zoned for…
New Law Adjusts Parking Minimums in California
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Gov. Newsom is looking to tackle housing affordability and climate change with one fell swoop. California is seeking to address housing affordability and climate change at the same time with new legislation. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) announced Sept. 22 that he signed planning and zoning measure…
Cities Reviewing Adaptive Reuse Policies
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Adaptive reuse and office-to-residential conversions are in the limelight.During the past 30 months or so, buildings across the U.S. have been vacated. Many of those are office and other nonresidential buildings. Rather than tear down and rebuild on the lot, some locations are being reused and…
St. Paul City Council Approves Rent Control Amendments
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The City Council approved the changes 5-2, resulting in two major adjustments.The City Council in St. Paul, Minn., approved changes to the city’s rent control that took effect in May after voters approved rent stabilization 53-47 percent in November 2021.“This ordinance protects renters while…
Major Groups Show Support for NAA’s Eviction Moratorium Lawsuit
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Industry organizations support compensating rental housing owners affected by federal eviction moratorium via friend-of-the-court briefs. Earlier this month, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) each…
St. Paul City Council to Review Rent Control
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The vote on the amendment is expected Wednesday. The City Council for St. Paul, Minn., is set to review changes to one of the strictest rent control laws in the country. A vote on the easing of rent control measures is expected Wednesday, according to the Pioneer Press. Last November,…
Post-Recess Outlook: What’s on the Table, Why We’re Engaged and How it Will Affect the Industry
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Congress returns to Washington with a slate of potential legislative actions that will have a direct effect on apartment housing.With Congress back in Washington post-recess, the industry is tracking many potential legislative actions that will have a direct effect on the rental housing sector. And…
New Fair Housing Resources Now Available
By Nicole Upano | | Updated
The National Apartment Association (NAA) continues to lead the way as the premier resource for housing industry professionals with the latest release of two important fair housing toolkits. In August, NAA unveiled two new resources, the NAA Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Toolkit – 2022 Edition and…
A Tax Provision that Supports Housing and the Economy
By Ben Harrold | | Updated
For the past fifteen years, America’s tax code has been under intense scrutiny. Throughout the debate, an important, but relatively unknown provision has been frequently targeted by lawmakers aiming to fund other policy priorities. Known as a “like-kind exchange,” this provision remains in place as…