Two student housing-focused property managers merge.A pair of traditionally student housing-focused property management firms is now one. Blacksburg, Va.-based Pointe West Management has merged with Granite Management out of West Lafayette, Ind., to…
New program allows residents to earn points for paying rent.There’s a new way for residents to earn rewards for paying rent on time. Kairos announced in late June 2021 a new partnership with leading real estate companies including AMLI Residential,…
NAA represents industry at event focused on promoting housing stability, eviction diversion solutions to keep Americans in their homes.As part of a top-down government approach to ease the burden on renters and homeowners affected by COVID-19, the…
Across the nation, states are crafting their own moratorium exit strategies.As the federal eviction moratorium draws down, state lawmakers are proposing exit strategies for their own moratoria that blend date certainty with targeted renter…
The Department of Treasury updated their rental assistance guidance. Here’s what it means for the industry.On June 24, 2021, the United States Department of Treasury (USDT) released another round of guidance, in the form of Frequently Asked…
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated how crucial advocacy is in educating lawmakers on the rental housing industry and pushing for meaningful, positive action. As a prime example, the National Apartment Association’s (NAA) grasstops advocacy…
The International Code Council Group A Committee Action Hearings (CAH) concluded in May with positive outcomes for the rental housing industry. During this phase of the code development process, 13 different code committees deliberated building code…
Reentry advocates continue to push legislation at all levels of government to reform criminal screening laws, often requiring rental housing providers to engage in an individualized assessment of each applicant and/or heavy restrictions on…
Team members participate in Keep America Beautiful cleanup movement.National multifamily apartment manager Drucker + Falk’s team members continue their push to give back to local communities. This year’s “Day of Giving” focused on the Great American…
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Software contracts present unique challenges for customers and are rarely the result of an “arm’s length” negotiation. Instead, potential customers are confronted with the supplier’s “standard” contract…