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.
Financial Watchdog Releases Semi-Annual Report
By Sam Gilboard | | Updated
On April 6, 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released the semi-annual review of its regulatory actions for the period beginning April 1, 2021, and ending September 30, 2021. The report, a statutory requirement of Dodd-Frank, highlights several steps the CFPB has taken on…
New Tool Reveals America’s Zoning Problem
By Sam Gilboard | | Updated
On May 3, 2022, researchers at Cornell University unveiled the National Zoning Atlas, an aspirational project aimed at depicting key aspects of zoning codes in an online, user-friendly map. Currently, the project reflects a comprehensive zoning map for the entire state of Connecticut with similar…
Vehicle Charging ‘Sparks’ New Requirements for Housing Providers
By Ben Harrold | | Updated
As demand for electric vehicles increases around the country, a new type of policy is gaining popularity – and could have a significant impact on rental housing providers. Originally constructed as a measure to allow the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in condominiums…
Moratorium Persists in Los Angeles Despite Industry Efforts
By Sam Gilboard | | Updated
The eviction moratorium in Los Angeles, California will continue after the United States Supreme Court declined to consider an appeal made by the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA), which sought an emergency injunction to halt the eviction ban. Los Angeles’ eviction moratorium has…
We Need Congress to Sunset the CARES Act Notice to Vacate
By Nicole Upano | | Updated
The National Apartment Association (NAA) continues its multi-year advocacy efforts to remove the federal notice requirement for evictions at properties covered by the CARES Act. Because of a drafting error, this requirement remains in effect long after the CARES Act’s temporary eviction moratorium…
California Bill Proposes 25% Tax on Property Sellers
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A new bill in California could hit owners with a 25% tax, and an old bill aimed at restricting owner rights returns.
A recently introduced bill in California could hit owners’ wallets in a big way. AB 1771 (the California Housing Speculation Act), introduced by Assemblymember Chris Ward of San…
Industry Update: FCC Takes New, Adversarial Position on Commercial Partnership Regulations
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The FCC announces new regulations on cable home wiring, certain exclusive access payment schemes and exclusive marketing arrangements.
Note: The legal analyses of FCC regulations presented in this article are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Interested…
President Biden Signs 2022 Spending Package
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Here’s what the package means for the rental housing industry.
On March 15, President Biden signed the fiscal year (FY) 2022 spending package totaling $1.5 trillion. The bill, which will fund the government through the end of the fiscal year, includes funding to aid Ukraine and unlocks federal…
HUD Deputy Secretary Opens Dialogue, Engages with Rental Housing Industry
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Here’s what the Deputy Secretary said at NAA’s annual Advocate conference.
On March 11, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman addressed the National Apartment Association (NAA) Board of Director’s meeting at NAA’s annual Advocate conference, held in…
Treasury Updates Emergency Rental Assistance Program Disbursement Data
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More than $25 Billion spentacross both ERA 1 and ERA 2.
The December 2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (ERA 1) included $25 billion in Emergency Rental (ERAP) assistance (ERAP) and the March 2021 American Rescue Plan (ERA 2) included an additional $21.6 billion in ERAP assistance. Since…