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.
NAA Advocacy Delivers Win for Housing Affordability
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A new law seeks to create more affordable housing near transit-served communities. Here’s what you need to know.
Thanks to the diligent efforts of the National Apartment Association’s (NAA) advocates nationwide, the Promoting Affordable Housing Near Transit Act was recently included in the National…
US Supreme Court Strikes Down Workplace Vaccination Requirement
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On January 13, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) stayed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) relating to vaccination and mask requirements for unvaccinated employees. SCOTUS’ stay provides relief to covered employers with 100…
New Reg F Clarifies Debtor Contact Processes for Property Operators and their Agents
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Here’s what you need to know about the new regulation, which is now in effect.
November 30 was the effective date for Regulation F, a new rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) interpreting the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA). Released after several years of…
December Was Busy for the Nation’s Top Financial Crimes Cop
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New rulemaking could mean more administrative burden for the industry. NAA is taking action.
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), charged with safeguarding the U.S. financial system from illicit use, announced three distinct regulatory actions in December. The actions, which focus on…
DOJ and CFPB Heighten Scrutiny Surrounding Housing Protections for Military Families
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Here are the key reminders from their announcement.
On December 20, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that they sent joint letters to rental housing providers and mortgage servicers reminding them of servicemembers and their…
Will Congressional Inaction Spark Moratoria Restart?
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With key legislation stalled, what will Congress look to next?
President Biden’s signature legislation - the Build Back Better Act – has seemingly hit a dead end in the U.S. Senate. While Administration officials are likely to continue negotiations despite objections from key lawmakers, it is…
NAA Research Bolsters Testimony Against Rent Control in Boston
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Rent control is on the table again. Here’s why it’s still not the answer.
Key Takeaways:
On January 11, NAA and GBREB testified against rent control before the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Housing.
NAA research reveals a rent cap would have detrimental impacts in Boston and…
Stay on Vax Mandate Lifted, Prepare for Enforcement in the New Year
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On December 17, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit lifted the temporary stay on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). Now that the stay, which delayed OSHA’s enforcement has been lifted, housing providers who employ…
NAA’s 2022 Legislative and Regulatory Outlook for the Apartment Industry
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What apartment owners and managers should expect from the public policy arena in the coming year.
High occupancy rates, persistent lack of adequate supply and rising inflation in the form of rents are all putting pressure on policymakers at all levels to act. NAA remains vigilant about the…
FCC Takes On Apartment Internet Access
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Read more on how NAA is responding to the FCC’s move.
The National Apartment Association (NAA) recently participated in a Real Estate Coalition (REC) effort to provide comment on the latest Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision to refresh the federal government’s understanding of…