single-family market, NAA/NMHC continue to press for a
“do no harm” to the multifamily market approach. We are
working closely with the key policymakers who are involved in
drafting a specific proposal and are providing detailed comments
and feedback on issues important to the multifamily industry.
Most political pundits do not believe Congress will be
able to complete action on a reform package this year, but the
Administration and Congressional members are hoping that
significant progress can be made that will set the stage for success
in 2019. For this reason, it is important that NAA/NMHC stay
engaged and provide feedback on the various proposals
being considered.
NAA/NMHC MEET WITH HUD LEADERSHIP ON FAIR
HOUSING PRIORITIES
Earlier this month, NAA/NMHC attended a high-level
meeting at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development to discuss the industry’s fair housing priorities.
The apartment industry is committed to equal housing
opportunity for all without regard to race, religion, color, sex,
national origin, handicap or familial status. However, more
guidance and clarity are needed from HUD on specific fair
housing program areas.
NAA/NMHC highlighted three issues of pressing concern
to the industry - emotional support animals, disparate impact
liability and resident criminal screening. HUD has been
hampered in their efforts to address issues due to a slow
appointment process in key agency positions. The roles of
Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
and General Counsel have recently been filled and NAA/
NMHC are hopeful that HUD can now turn its attention to
clarifying and addressing the issues specific to fair housing that
have had the unintended consequence of negatively impacting
the safety and affordability of housing.
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