On August 13, 2024, the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association (GCAA) kicked off a series of industry roundtables on the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program.
Charlotte is the first stop on a seven-city roadshow where industry leaders will have opportunities to speak directly with U.S.…
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.
Localities Ponder Rent Control
By Emma Craig | | Updated
While state legislatures around the country have largely adjourned for the year, cities and counties have continued to consider rent control. At the local level, the National Apartment Association (NAA) is currently tracking nine ordinances and 26 other policymaking efforts, such as resolutions and…
Illinois Allows Portable Screening Reports
By Joe Riter | | Updated
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently signed HB 4926- LANDLORD-TENANT CREDIT REPORT into law. The new law – which takes effect January 1, 2025 -allows applicants to submit a portable screening report up to 30 days from issuance for rental housing applications. When such a report is provided, a…
NAA’s Eviction Moratorium Lawsuit Moves Forward
By Mark Poist | | Updated
On August 7, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Court of Appeals) overturned the U.S. Court of Federal Claims’ dismissal of Darby Development Company Inc. v. United States in a 2-1 decision. The case, brought by several rental housing providers, seeks to determine whether the…
July Advocacy & Legal Recap
By Isabella Wilson | | Updated
On June 17th, 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, Director of Federal Legislative Affairs, provided an update on NAA’s efforts to…
NAA’s Rental Housing Policy Summit Returns
By Joe Riter | | Updated
From September 26 to 27, 2024, the National Apartment Association (NAA) will hold its second Rental Housing Policy Summit at the U.S. Capitol. The event is tailored specifically for federal policymakers - Congressional members and staffers, White House and federal agency staff and influencers of…
NAA Holds Advocacy and Legal Summit
By Zach Quimby | | Updated
Earlier this month, the National Apartment Association (NAA) hosted the second annual Rental Housing Advocacy and Legal Summit (RHALS) in Irving, Texas. The second annual summit united advocacy and legal professionals from across the country to discuss the most pressing industry challenges and…
White House Announces New Housing Supply Actions
By Joe Riter and Emily Howard | | Updated
On August 13, 2024, the White House announced additional actions to “Lower Housing Costs by Cutting Red Tape to Build More Housing” to build on the Administration’s progress and further implement its Housing Supply Action Plan. The announcement emphasized recent progress to build more homes to…
Court of Appeals Reverses Dismissal of NAA Eviction Moratorium Lawsuit
By Ayiesha Beverly | | Updated
On August 7th, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit overturned the U.S. Court of Federal Claims’ dismissal of Darby Development Company, Inc. v. United States in a 2-1 decision. The critical case seeks to determine whether the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (…
Minnesota Passes Renters Bill of Rights Legislation
By Joe Riter | | Updated
On May 24, 2024, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz approved MN SF 3492, the most comprehensive state-level renters’ rights legislation since the White House announced its Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights in January 2023.
Aspects of Minnesota’s new law reflect growing trends in state and local…