NAA released updated guidance on immigration enforcement and rental housing. This summary highlights fair housing considerations, recommended on-site protocols, and documentation best practices. Continue Reading
LEGAL ISSUES
Legal Issues Affecting Our Industry
Housing remained a top priority during the 2025 legislative session, with over 30 bills introduced—many aimed at increasing regulation of the rental housing industry. From proposed controls on rent-setting software to expanded enforcement authority for the Attorney General, these measures could sign Continue Reading
With this decision, the prior Court of Appeals ruling stands. Update (10/10/2023): 74 Pinehurst LLC v. State of New York was again redistributed for conference and will be reviewed on October 13, 2023. The National Apartment... Continue Reading
As part of the Biden Administration’s “Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights,” the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released a Request for Input (RFI) seeking feedback on the potential addition of tenant protections for properties using federally-backed... Continue Reading
CARES act no longer being upheld in Colorado. Continue Reading
What apartment owners and managers should expect from the public policy arena in the coming year. Continue Reading
it's time to vote! The November 2nd election is an important election for our community and our industry. With so much on the ballot, we wanted to share with you the official positions on local tax measures taken by the Apartment Association of Southern Colorado. THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS... Continue Reading
NAA’s Legal Counsel John McDermott tackles frequently asked questions about our newest legal endeavor. Q: Let’s assume I’m an eligible property owner. Why is it crucial for me to join the lawsuit? In other words if others join the lawsuit why do I need to? A: First and foremost,... Continue Reading
On September 17, the House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) passed H.R. 5196, as amended, by a party line vote of 28-22. The bill reforms the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) and redefines how state and local grantees should structure their programs and distribute federal rental... Continue Reading
On August 26, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled 6-3 to strike down the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) federal eviction moratorium (CDC Order). This important decision is not about pursuing evictions for all residents, but rather it restores the ability of... Continue Reading
Next stop, the U.S. Supreme Court. Last week, U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich from the District of Columbia ruled against a case led by the Alabama Association of Realtors, leaving the new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) eviction order issued on August 3, 2021 in... Continue Reading
Authored by Drew Hamrick, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs of Colorado Apartment Association The most challenging legislative session for housing providers in Colorado history has now ended. This was the Year of The Crisis. The sheer number of anti-landlord bills, coupled with the... Continue Reading
