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.

NAA Political Affairs Update - March 2024

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NAAPAC NAAPAC has made significant fundraising progress during the first quarter of 2024 by raising approximately $328,000. Suppliers have played a crucial role in our fundraising efforts by contributing more than $132,000. With this amount, suppliers are on track to surpass the 2024 National…

NAA Assesses Rent Control Threats

By Ben Harrold | | Updated

The National Apartment Association (NAA) is tracking over 200 rent control bills across the country, 72 of which have been filed in the first quarter of 2024. NAA’s tracking includes bills that implement or expand rent control policies as well as those that allow local governments to adopt these…

‘Anti-Price Gouging’ is the New Rent Control

By Ben Harrold | | Updated

This session, the Colorado General Assembly is considering House Bill 24-1259, which would require a lesser-known form of rent control that is gaining traction in state legislatures across the nation: Government policies that limit rents during a declared state of emergency or natural disaster.…

Record-Setting Advocate 2024 Supports Industry

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In March, a record number of rental housing professionals from across the country convened in the nation’s capital for Advocate, NAA’s annual advocacy conference and Congressional fly-in. In total, 785 advocates – including more than 230 first-time attendees – traveled to Washington to promote…

Legislators Target Algorithms in Rental Housing

By Joe Riter | | Updated

With recent federal efforts to reform competition policy in rental housing through the courts, federal and state legislators are turning their attention to algorithm-driven revenue management tools and the perceived effect they have on competition in housing markets. Federal Proposals Two bills…

FTC Issues Guidance on Algorithms in Rental Housing

By Ayiesha Beverly | | Updated

On March 1, 2024, citing the “tremendous practical importance” of judicial treatment of the use of algorithms in price fixing, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a joint Statement of Interest in Duffy v. Yardi Systems, Inc., et al., an industry related…

FCC Ramps Up Regulation of Broadband Agreements

By Joe Riter | | Updated

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continues to scrutinize housing providers’ partnership agreements with broadband service providers. These efforts are intended to expand renters’ access to quality, affordable internet and promote competition. FCC Plans to Ban Bulk Billing On March 5,…

Revenue Management Legislation Dominates NAA’s February ALW Webinar

By Emma Craig | | Updated

On February 21, 2024, the National Apartment Association (NAA) hosted the latest installment of its Advocacy and Legal Webinar (ALW) series. Some key takeaways include: Federal Legislative Update: Jodie Applewhite, Director of Federal Legislative Affairs, provided an update on NAA’s legislative…

NAA Political Affairs Update - March 2024

By NAA Political Affairs | | Updated

Advocate 2024 In just a week nearly 1000 NAA and Affiliate members will come to Washington, DC for Advocate, NAA’s annual legislative advocacy conference. As part of some of the changes to Advocate in 2024, we invite all interested parties to view our recently concluded webinar. Questions on…

White House Announces Actions to Boost Supply, Lower Housing Costs

By Nicole Upano | | Updated

On February 29, 2024, the White House announced new actions and reiterated existing agency authorities to create new affordable homes – particularly manufactured housing – and promote fairness and transparency in housing costs for renters. These agency actions span across the federal government—…