The way the multifamily industry operates during the pandemic continues to evolve, and community amenities are no exception.  From presenting online cooking classes to reconfiguring amenities spaces for social distancing compliance, rental…
Student housing sees impressive pre-lease season for fall 2022.The pre-lease season at colleges has rebounded to pre-pandemic numbers. According to RealPage, nearly a third of beds at 175 universities were leased for fall 2022 as of December 2021.…
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…
The EPA’s policy change takes effect March 21. Here are the key details.On January 21, 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) affirmed new certification requirements for property management companies (PMCs) under the lead-based paint…
NAA has stepped up to partner in this critical effort. Learn more.In an effort to resettle nearly 70,000 Afghan refugees who aided the United States over the past two decades, the Biden Administration has launched Operation Allies Welcome. The…
HUD’s announcement comes as Right to Counsel flourishes.The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently awarded $20 million in grant funding to help protect low-income renters facing eviction. The funding, allocated under HUD’s…
In response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, NAA is working to assist owners and managers with guidance on operations related to resident collections.  Collecting Rent While rent collection should continue in accordance with your lease…
Proposed legislation in New York state seeks to curb property rights and enact a statewide rent cap.New York state is part of a growing number of states and localities looking to unfavorable housing policies, undoubtedly spurred in part by the…
Closing Out an Extraordinary Year for ApartmentsU.S. Apartment MarketThe apartment sector concluded a historical year with a final strong quarterly performance. Although the omicron variant has caused a surge in COVID-19 cases and disrupted the…
In today’s hectic world, it’s easy to get too focused on growing our business. While the bottom line is certainly of great importance to our shareholders and the livelihood of our employees, we always like to take a step back to remind ourselves of…