Site Visits with Elected Officials Members of Congress specialize in a few areas of policy. Unless educated in a policy area they may not fully understand the problems facing a particular industry. That is why site visits are an important part of…
Dear Maintenance MenDear Maintenance Men: I have owned and operated my apartment building since the early ’70s and have always performed my own repairs, and general maintenance on my properties. Lately, I have been struggling with kitchen and…
The economic effects of COVID-19 have spurred policymakers at all levels of government to employ eviction moratoriums of varying lengths to protect renters, particularly those of low or moderate-income, from displacement. While these restrictions…
As COVID-19 continues to exacerbate existing housing affordability challenges across the country, industry advocates will find value in a new report published by the Florida Apartment Association (FAA) and HR&A Advisors which highlights…
On October 12, the Washington State Senate Housing Stability and Affordability Committee held a virtual working session to discuss residential property management licensing as they consider possible legislation. During the hearing, the rental…
Earlier this month, the National Apartment Association (NAA) led a virtual session on the subject of “housing in the era of Covid” before a prominent group of municipal officials from across the country.  Housing, of course, is just one of the…
A salt water system or “salt water chlorine generator” is used to replace liquid or pellet chlorine with chlorine produced from salt in the water.Dear Maintenance Men:I have a pool at my apartment building, and my pool man is suggesting I convert to…
The Home Depot provides essential equipment, supplies and knowledge to property managers navigating COVID-19Property management teams and associates at The Home Depot have shared one big thing in common ever since COVID-19 emerged last winter: There…
ARLINGTON, VA | October 30, 2020 – Assurant’s Joseph Marcino received one of the National Apartment Association’s (NAA) highest honors, the NAA Lifetime Achievement Award, presented on Oct. 30 during the association’s virtual Assembly of Delegates…