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.
Legislation Introduced to End Federal CARES Act Notice to Vacate
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On September 30, 2022, Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) introduced the “Respect State Housing Laws Act" (H.R.9062), federal legislation that would end the CARES Act notice to vacate requirement. The National Apartment Association (NAA), working alongside the National Association of Residential…
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…
Update: Appeals Court Halts Orange County Rent Control Ballot Question
By Ben Harrold | | Updated
Update: On October 27, 2022, the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeals halted Orange County’s rent control ballot question, overturning the previous trial court decision. In the ruling, the appeals court noted that the trial court “erred by allowing the matter to remain on the ballot for the…
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…
HUD Announces Increased Payment Standards, More Vouchers
By Ben Harrold | | Updated
On September 1, 2022, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its updated fair market rents (FMRs) for fiscal year 2023. Each year, HUD updates the FMRs to, among other things, set a reasonable payment standard for public housing agency (PHA) payments to housing…
NAA Continues HUD Outreach on Inspections
By Ben Harrold | | Updated
For housing providers who participate in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, the inspections process is one of the most burdensome regulatory requirements. It is also one of the top motivators for housing providers who leave the HCV program or opt out entirely. According to research…
NAA Launches the Apartment Party
By Austin O'Boyle | | Updated
The Apartment Party represents a new political perspective for the rental housing industry – one that transcends individual party affiliation. Regardless of your personal political views, as a rental housing professional, it is essential that our industry speaks loudly and with a unified…
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…