Category Archives: News
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
FTC Releases Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Targeting Rental Housing Fees
Summary The Federal Trade Commission has released an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) that could fundamentally change how rental housing fees are advertised and disclosed. The NARPM Advocacy Team has been closely monitoring this development and is preparing a detailed response. Tomorrow, March 13, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)… Read More
NARPM Urges Congress to Address Concerns in Bipartisan Housing Legislation
On March 11, 2026, NARPM urged Members of Congress to address concerns regarding the bipartisan housing legislation moving through the Senate (H.R. 6644). While NARPM appreciates Congress’s focus on housing affordability, our letter flags two provisions that could seriously harm professional property managers and the broader rental housing market. Institutional… Read More
New Member Benefit – Legal Hotline! NARPM is pleased to announce that Members now have access to a Legal Hotline – a Member benefit connecting you with experienced legal professionals who understand the complexities of residential property management. Do you have questions about federal property management laws, regulations, or best… Read More