Category Archives: Legislative
House Financial Services Committee Holds Housing Hearing – Including Respect State Housing Laws Act – NARPM Gets a Shoutout
Last week, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing entitled “Building Capacity: Reducing Government Roadblocks to Housing Supply.” Lawmakers reviewed numerous bills aimed at streamlining regulations, boosting housing supply, and improving affordability nationwide. The hearing included discussion of the bipartisan Respect State Housing Laws Act, a NARPM priority sponsored… Read More
NARPM Pushes Forward on Lead Issues — Meets with EPA Senior Leadership
The NARPM team recently met with EPA senior leadership to discuss the agency’s 2022 withdrawal of FAQ’s related to lead certification issues for property managers. This is the second such meeting; it builds on a meeting held earlier this year with program staff. Participating in the meeting for NARPM were… Read More
Senate Passes ROAD to Housing Act: A Victory for NARPM Advocacy and Property Managers
In a significant bipartisan move, the U.S. Senate has passed the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The ROAD to Housing Act includes nearly 40 bipartisan provisions aimed at expanding housing supply, improving affordability,… Read More
An Update on the Government Shutdown
As you may have seen in the news, the federal government shut down at midnight on Wednesday, October 1, following the expiration of the fiscal year without a new funding agreement. This situation remains fluid, and we are closely monitoring developments to keep you informed. Please note that circumstances may… Read More
NARPM Calls for Extension of NFIP
In the face of an impending government shutdown, NARPM joined 15 other organizations on Monday in urging Congress to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The coalition issued the following request to Congress: Should there be a lapse in government funding, we urge you to immediately pass the “NFIP… Read More
NARPM Backs Bipartisan Pro-Housing Policies
NARPM has joined a coalition of housing providers urging policymakers—including Congress and the Trump Administration—to pursue bipartisan solutions to the housing affordability crisis. The coalition emphasized the need to increase housing supply at all price points and cautions against policies that impose excessive financial burdens on housing providers, which could… Read More
NARPM and Other Housing Allies Push for ROAD to Housing Act
Today, NARPM joined 35 other national housing stakeholders in asking for a floor vote in the US Senate on the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act. In July, the Senate Banking Committee unanimously approved the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, a comprehensive legislative package aimed at addressing critical housing challenges across the country…. Read More
District Court Rules on ESA Fees…Here are the details….
No doubt, you have read or heard about the court case in the U.S. Eastern District of Louisiana involving emotional support animals (ESA’s). There is a great deal of information out there, and it is important to understand what this case means – and what it does not mean. Case… Read More
Major NARPM Victory in North Carolina – North Carolina’s Expedited Removal Law Signed
On August 6, 2025, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 55 (SL 2025-88) into law, marking a significant legislative win for property owners and managers across the state. The bill, titled “Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons,” streamlines the legal process for removing individuals unlawfully occupying residential properties, enhancing… Read More
Single Family Residential Property Managers and ICE: A PM’s perspective
NARPM members are increasingly interacting with ICE and other federal agencies concerning the immigration status of tenants. Please see linked below an article written by national property management attorney Monica Gilroy to understand your liability risks and obligations when such encounters take place. Monica is an active member of NARPM®,… Read More