Action Center: Southwest Region

The action center is where information about legislative actions around the country are gathered and posted for the benefit of all members. If you have any information to add here to the Southwest Region (Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico), e-mail govtaffairschair@narpm.org.

Colorado Considers Rent Control Legislation

The Colorado General Assembly is currently considering legislation that would modify a decades-old prohibition on rent control so that municipalities and counties are able to negotiate and enter into agreements with developers, requiring them to develop based on the wishes of local government.

House Bill 1017, sponsored by Rep. Daniel Kagan (D-Englewood) passed the House on March 1st and is now being considered in the Senate. Click here to access a recent article regarding this legislation. For more information, please contact Carolyn Rogers at southwestrvp@narpm.org.

posted 03.04.10

Arizona Inspection Program

In Mesa, the City is proposing an inspection program that “ gives city inspectors authority to enter rental properties they believe are falling apart, unsanitary or unsafe in any other way with the permission of the tenant, owner or court.”