It is an honor that we citizens can impact government, lawmaking and regulations in this country. I am always awed when I take advantage of this right and opportunity to express my opinions to our leaders on issues that impact our industry. Beyond…
I started my first job in the restaurant industry as a bus boy, and eventually transitioned into serving. It was definitely a fast-paced work environment, and I never left without breaking a sweat. I always cared more about providing great service…
There are two underlying political motivations for rent regulation: the first is a genuine, however misguided, attempt to preserve affordable rental housing opportunities; the other is an egregious attempt to stop affordable rental housing – a…
The U.S. Supreme Court decided to uphold disparate impact liability under the Fair Housing Act, a legal theory that prohibits neutrally-applied practices with a disproportionate impact on minority groups protected by the law, even without…
Having maintenance technicians participate in move-in tours makes residents’ lives easier and communities safer. During an emergency situation is hardly the time for a resident to learn how to use the fire extinguisher or shut off the water valve…
As a property manager and new president of our local apartment association, I was excited and nervous when the subject of the Capitol Conference came up. I was excited for many reasons. Who would not want to go to Washington D.C.? Let’s face it, it’…
Apartment Industry Advocates, Add my name to the long list of individuals who did not take the candidacy of Donald Trump seriously and publically doubted whether could win a Presidential general election. My sin is even greater since I am inside…