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.
There Is No Debate. Rent Caps Hurt Renters and Communities
By Nicole Ryan | | Updated
During the first 2024 presidential debate, President Biden continued his harmful rhetoric against the rental housing industry. In the opening minutes, Biden touched upon housing prices and commented that "We're going to make sure we reduce the price of housing. We're going to build 2 million new…
NAA Political Affairs Update - July 2024
By NAA Political Affairs | | Updated
Deeper Dive: NAA Represents Industry Before Nation's Mayors
Political Affairs-PAC On Target
We are thrilled to announce that NAAPAC has made extraordinary strides towards our ambitious $1.2 million fundraising goal! Thanks to your incredible generosity, we've already raised $692,000 as of…
NAA Represents Industry Before Nation’s Mayors
By April Capone | | Updated
Between June 20-23, 2024, the National Apartment Association (NAA) joined mayors, municipal officials and other Business Council members at the 92nd annual meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) in Kansas City, Mo.
In addition to networking with Mayors and municipal officials, the…
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…
Legislative Trends in Algorithms and AI
By Emily Howard | | Updated
Legislators at the federal and state levels continue efforts to protect renters from perceived concerns with algorithm-based revenue management tools and more broadly regulate artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technology, putting more compliance burdens on the housing industry.
Federal…
Thousands Comment on HUD’s Criminal Screening Proposal
By Joe Riter | | Updated
On June 10, 2024, the public comment period closed for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed rule on criminal screening, Reducing Barriers to HUD-Assisted Housing. As previously reported, this rule would significantly impact the criminal screening practices of…
NAA Partners With HUD
By Nicole Ryan and Emma Craig | | Updated
The rental housing industry has a unique opportunity to share feedback and speak directly with officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing Richard Monocchio (PDAS Monocchio). The innovative,…
Louisiana Housing Providers Address Emotional Support Animal Fraud
By Isa Wilson | | Updated
The Louisiana State Legislature has passed House Bill 407, the Louisiana Support and Service Animal Integrity Act, clarifying housing providers’ responsibilities to disabled renters who make reasonable accommodation requests for assistance animals. When it becomes law, House Bill 407 will help…
Act Now: HUD’s Criminal Screening Proposed Rule
By Joe Riter | | Updated
As the deadline for public comment on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed rule Reducing Barriers to HUD-Assisted Housing approaches on June 10, 2024, the National Apartment Association (NAA) continues its federal advocacy to discourage HUD from adopting these…
NAA Political Affairs Update - June 2024
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NAAPAC Update: Steaming Into Summer!
NAAPAC is making incredible progress towards its ambitious $1.2 million fundraising goal, having already raised over $590,000 as of June 3, 2024. This is an impressive increase of $145,000 compared to this point in 2023. We are thrilled with the progress we…