Category Archives: Legislative
NARPM Submits Formal Comments on FTC Rental Housing Fee Rulemaking
On April 13, 2026, NARPM CEO Troy Garrett submitted a detailed comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in response to its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on rental housing fee practices. Here’s what we said — and what it means for you. Background: Why NARPM Is Engaged… Read More
HUD Withdraws Key Fair Housing Guidance — What Property Managers Need to Know
HUD has finalized its withdrawal of several guidance documents related to Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO). In a notice published in the Federal Register, HUD outlined a number of documents that have been withdrawn as of September 17, 2025. Here’s what you need to know. Why Did HUD Do… Read More
IRS Seeks Public Input on Rental Real Estate Tax Election — Your Voice Counts!
The IRS is asking for public comments on a tax rule that affects residential property managers. This is your chance to share how this process works — or doesn’t work — for your business. What’s happening? The IRS is reviewing its information collection process for Revenue Procedure 2011-34, which allows… Read More
What the FTC’s New Strategic Plan Means for Property Managers
When federal agencies change their internal guideposts, the ripple effects are eventually felt by Main Street businesses. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030, outlining how the agency will approach consumer protection and regulation over the next five years. For residential property managers,… Read More
NARPM Asks House to Request a Conference on H.R. 6644
NARPM has sent a letter today to Members of the House of Representatives asking them to request a conference with the Senate on H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The goal is to resolve two provisions in the bill that could create serious unintended problems for professional… Read More
Congress Takes a Closer Look at Financial Data Privacy — Here’s What Property Managers Should Know
On March 17, 2026, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing titled “Updating America’s Financial Privacy Framework for the 21st Century.” The hearing examined a discussion draft bill that would update the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) — the main federal law governing how financial institutions handle consumer data. While this… Read More
White House Releases National AI Legislative Framework: What Property Managers Should Know
On March 20, 2026, the Trump Administration released its National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, a set of legislative recommendations calling on Congress to establish a unified national approach to regulating AI. The framework covers six key areas that could shape how AI is developed and used across all industries… Read More
President Trump Signs Executive Order on Housing Construction
On March 13, 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Removing Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Home Construction.” The order directs multiple federal agencies to review and revise regulations that affect housing construction costs and timelines. Here’s a breakdown of what it does. Cuts Federal Environmental and Permitting Requirements The… Read More
UPDATE: HUD Delays Effective Date of 30-Day Notice Rollback Rule
NARPM members will want to be aware of an important development regarding the HUD interim final rule we reported on earlier this month. On February 26, 2026, HUD published an interim final rule revoking the requirement that public housing agencies and owners of project-based rental assistance properties provide tenants with… Read More
Senate Passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act 89-10 — NARPM Turns Focus to the House
The U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644) yesterday by an 89-10 vote, a strong bipartisan showing that reflects broad agreement that the country’s housing shortage demands action. There is a lot to like in this legislation — it takes meaningful steps to expand housing… Read More