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.
HUD Withdraws OGC Fair Housing Guidance Documents
By Emily Howard |
The Big Picture
On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the withdrawal of multiple Office of General Counsel (OGC) guidance documents related to fair housing, civil rights and housing operations. The withdrawn materials cover a range of fair…
RHALS Strikes a Chord with Industry Professionals in Nashville
By Ben Harrold |
The Big Picture
The National Apartment Association (NAA) hosted its annual Rental Housing Advocacy and Legal Summit (RHALS) in the music city of Nashville, Tennessee from August 4-6, 2026. Each year, RHALS convenes the industry’s leading legal and advocacy minds to discuss the…
HUD Reopens Disparate Impact Proposal Comment Period
By Emily Howard |
The agency seeks public feedback on proposed changes to its disparate impact regulations.
Live Tracking: ROAD Implementation
By NAA Policy Team |
The Big Picture
The landmark 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law in July 2026. The historic policy now enters the implementation phase, where agencies across the federal government – primarily the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) -- must carry out the work as…
RHALS to Headline in the Music City
By Ben Harrold |
The National Apartment Association’s (NAA) Rental Housing Advocacy and Legal Summit (RHALS) is the one time each year when the industry’s preeminent advocates and legal minds come together to discuss efforts to minimize legislative and regulatory impacts on the industry and retool operations…
HUD Proposes Rollback of Floodplain Requirements
By Emily Howard |
The Big Picture
On July 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposed rolling back key portions of its 2024 floodplain and wetlands rule that implemented the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) for certain HUD-assisted and HUD-insured housing…
What The New Housing Law Means For The Rental Industry
By NAA Policy Team |
Learn more about key provisions in the law and what comes next.
CARES Act Notice Fix Featured in Congressional Amendment
By Owen Caine |
The Big Picture
In June, Congressman Barry Loudermilk (R-GA-11) filed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to finally stop enforcement of the federal 30-day notice-to-vacate requirement put in place by the COVID-19-era CARES Act. The National Apartment Association (…