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.
Senators Reach Agreement on Violence Against Women Act
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The agreement, which would reauthorize the bill until 2026, includes key housing provisions. Here’s what you need to know.
This month, a bipartisan group of Senators led by Democrats Dick Durbin and Dianne Feinstein and Republicans Joni Ernst and Lisa Murkowski reached an agreement to reauthorize…
Fannie and Freddie Fall Short of “Duty to Serve,” says FHFA
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The agency said their proposed plans fell short of the minimum standard for underserved markets. Learn more.
In early January, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) rejected both Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s 2022-2024 Duty to Serve plans for failing to meet the minimum standard for any of the…
FCC Rule Slams Multifamily Commercial Partnerships
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The FCC voted to adopt new rules regulating certain commercial practices between property owners and broadband service providers. Here's what you need to know.
Less than one month after circulating a proposal focused on driving broadband competition in multiple tenant environments (MTEs), the…
NAA Takes Action: Supporting an Industry Through Robust Advocacy in 2022
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Here are some steps NAA is taking to advance 2022’s policy priorities.
As the rental housing industry continues to grapple with the lingering impacts of the pandemic, the National Apartment Association (NAA) is looking to the year ahead and remains committed to robust advocacy on behalf of the…
Bill Restricting Owner Rights Defeated in California
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Industry advocacy efforts help to block a bill restricting owner rights.
Thanks to industry advocacy efforts, including those from NAA local affiliates, AB 854, a bill aimed at taking away the rights of owners in the rental housing industry, has been defeated in California. Assemblyman Alex Lee…
White House Stresses Local Action on Housing Supply
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The Administration seeks to expand development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Learn more.
On February 1, the White House hosted the virtual event “Making it Easier to Build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).” This webinar was one in a series focused on actions to increase housing supply,…
Four Ways Lawmakers are Trying to Fill the Vacuum Left by Deflated Eviction Moratoria
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Keep an eye out for these policies in 2022.
State and local lawmakers are working quickly to introduce legislation that they believe will stave off a pending “eviction tsunami” – a prediction that has yet to materialize. While well-intentioned, the proposed solutions vary in the adverse impact…
Federally Assisted Units Must Comply with New Carbon Monoxide Rule
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On Dec. 27, 2022, a new carbon monoxide detector requirement went into effect for multifamily properties that receive assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
HUD posted a notice about the carbon monoxide (CO) alarm or detector requirements on Jan. 31, 2022…
FCC Prepares to Rule on Broadband
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Here are the agency’s three anticipated actions and why they matter.
The National Apartment Association (NAA) recently participated in a coalition effort to provide comment on the latest Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision to refresh the federal government’s understanding of broadband…
The Perfect Advocate is You in 2022
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It’s more important than ever to build relationships with lawmakers – here’s why you should.
At the start of the pandemic, associations around the country sent millions of communications to Congress in search of emergency funding to help their members. With trillions in relief funds distributed and…