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April is Fair Housing Month
April is Fair Housing Month, a time when we celebrate the passage of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and raise awareness about fair housing rights. Fair Housing Month serves as a reminder that access to safe, affordable housing is a fundamental right, and real estate management professionals play a role in ensuring equity in the housing market.
IREM® provides a number of resources and tools to help real estate management professionals learn more about fair housing issues, including a Fair Housing Skill Badge, Managing Affordable Housing certification course, and a course on managing assistance animal requests.
Read IREM’s latest blog on Fair Housing to learn more.
Virtual Town Hall on June 11
The IREM Government Affairs team will be hosting the premiere of virtual Town Halls, the first to be held on June 11 from 12-1 p.m. CT, titled “Your Voice Matters: Virtual Town Hall with Federal Legislators from the Real Estate Caucus”.
During this insightful event, members will hear and engage with federal legislators, including founders of the Real Estate Caucus, Congressman Mark Alford (R-MO), and Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY).
Registration link will be available soon on IREM’s website.
State legislative session update
IREM tracks federal and state legislative proposals that could positively or negatively affect the property management industry. To view the bills IREM is tracking during the 2025 legislative season, make sure to visit our Action Center and click on “View Key Legislation”.
States from around the country, including Massachusetts, Missouri, Oregon, and Washington, are currently conducting calls to action on important legislation in their states. Contact the government affairs team if you’re interested in conducting a call to action in your state.
PropertyCon debuts in Boston April 23-24
PropertyCon is almost here! The schedule is packed with educational sessions that focus on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about the industry’s most pressing topics alongside other property managers.
IREM will host another new event this fall, the IREM Leadership Forum. This event will take place in Chicago November 2-4 and will combine chapter and leadership training with IREM governance activities, as well as chapter board member and IAE training. Registration opens this summer.
National news
FHFA Rolls Back Renter Protections, Other Key Housing Policies
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Top housing regulator in upheaval as executives, employees put on leave
Trump administration
St. Paul rent control debate set to heat up again
Rent control
Housing agencies begin closing offices, escorting employees out
Federal government