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From NAA: The build-to-rent/build-for-rent (BTR/BFR) sector in the rental housing industry continues to trend upward. Recently, there have been new developments and partnerships poised to bring more affordable single-family-style living to the rental housing landscape. Continue Reading
The 114th General Assembly convened Monday pursuant to the call of Governor Lee to address school choice legislation, disaster relief for Hurricane Helene, and a framework for immigration enforcement in anticipation of federal policy changes enacted by the Trump Administration. Continue Reading
On January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration, via Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), began immigration enforcement activities, including operations at rental housing communities. Continue Reading
Holland and Knight's Public Policy & Regulation team members are actively monitoring and reviewing President Trump's executive orders and other actions. Summaries of newly introduced items can be found in this article. Continue Reading
Receive a bad review from an unhappy resident?Unfortunately, it is in your best interest to keep it up…The Federal Trade Commission recently released a new report on consumer reviews and specifically addresses deceptive practices relating to such reviews. How does this affect your... Continue Reading
The results are in! Congratulations to our 2025 Board of Directors. Continue Reading
Check out the National Apartment Association's Emergency and Disaster Library filled with content to help YOU plan for natural disasters. These include sample policies, best practices and business assessment and planning tools that have been shared with the NAA Community by other NAA members and pub Continue Reading
Despite the decline, occupancy sentiment is in positive territory. Both indices of the Multifamily Market Survey are down in the second quarter. Continue Reading
Nashville has seen remarkable growth and prosperity in recent years. However, alongside its rise, the city has struggled with an increasingly pressing issue: Affordable housing. As housing costs soar and income inequality widens, accessible housing options have become a paramount concern. Continue Reading
By Ed Finkel | May 1, 2024 8 minute read Technology solutions continue to gain traction in multifamily housing maintenance. A couple of years ago, Tropicana Properties Inc. in El Paso, Texas, wanted to automate aspects... Continue Reading
On April 26, 2024, the U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Agriculture (USDA) published their final determination on the Adoption of Energy Efficiency Standards for New Construction of HUD- and USDA-Financed Housing. This notice will require that new construction and... Continue Reading
In double-checking the veracity of recent prospective resident applications, Stephanie Jackson, Senior Area Vice President of Atlanta-based RAM Partners LLC, looked at the pay stubs attached to one of them and did a double-take. “You’ve got to be kidding me,” she said to... Continue Reading
