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.
Treasury Announces Housing Supply Actions
By Ben Harrold | | Updated
On March 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced a series of policy changes aimed at adding housing supply across the country. These initiatives were announced a week after the White House published a series of administrative actions to address the housing shortage.…
NAA Political Affairs Update - April 2024
By NAA Political Affairs | | Updated
NAAPAC
NAAPAC has made significant fundraising progress during the first quarter of 2024 by raising approximately $333,000. Suppliers have played a crucial role in our fundraising efforts by contributing more than $147,000. With this amount, suppliers are on track to surpass the 2024 National…
NAA Assesses Rent Control Threats
By Ben Harrold | | Updated
The National Apartment Association (NAA) is tracking over 200 rent control bills across the country, 72 of which have been filed in the first quarter of 2024. NAA’s tracking includes bills that implement or expand rent control policies as well as those that allow local governments to adopt these…
‘Anti-Price Gouging’ is the New Rent Control
By Ben Harrold | | Updated
This session, the Colorado General Assembly is considering House Bill 24-1259, which would require a lesser-known form of rent control that is gaining traction in state legislatures across the nation: Government policies that limit rents during a declared state of emergency or natural disaster.…
Record-Setting Advocate 2024 Supports Industry
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In March, a record number of rental housing professionals from across the country convened in the nation’s capital for Advocate, NAA’s annual advocacy conference and Congressional fly-in. In total, 785 advocates – including more than 230 first-time attendees – traveled to Washington to promote…
Legislators Target Algorithms in Rental Housing
By Joe Riter | | Updated
With recent federal efforts to reform competition policy in rental housing through the courts, federal and state legislators are turning their attention to algorithm-driven revenue management tools and the perceived effect they have on competition in housing markets.
Federal Proposals
Two bills…
FTC Issues Guidance on Algorithms in Rental Housing
By Ayiesha Beverly | | Updated
On March 1, 2024, citing the “tremendous practical importance” of judicial treatment of the use of algorithms in price fixing, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a joint Statement of Interest in another industry related antitrust lawsuit challenging…
FCC Ramps Up Regulation of Broadband Agreements
By Joe Riter | | Updated
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continues to scrutinize housing providers’ partnership agreements with broadband service providers. These efforts are intended to expand renters’ access to quality, affordable internet and promote competition.
FCC Plans to Ban Bulk Billing
On March 5,…
Revenue Management Legislation Dominates NAA’s February ALW Webinar
By Emma Craig | | Updated
On February 21, 2024, the National Apartment Association (NAA) hosted the latest installment of its Advocacy and Legal Webinar (ALW) series. Some key takeaways include:
Federal Legislative Update: Jodie Applewhite, Director of Federal Legislative Affairs, provided an update on NAA’s legislative…
NAA Political Affairs Update - March 2024
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Advocate 2024
In just a week nearly 1000 NAA and Affiliate members will come to Washington, DC for Advocate, NAA’s annual legislative advocacy conference. As part of some of the changes to Advocate in 2024, we invite all interested parties to view our recently concluded webinar.
Questions on…