News from HQ

HUD issues rule extending eviction notice to 30 days

HUD published rule in the Oct. 7 Federal Register that prohibits the eviction of tenants for nonpayment of rent from public housing and project-based rental assistance properties without providing a 30-day notice that includes information about available federal emergency rental assistance. The rule goes into effect Nov. 8.

HUD’s press release

2020 IREM Government Affairs Initiatives

The IREM Government Affairs team has been hard at work advocating for the real estate management industry. Check out this infographic for an overview of some of the highlights.

IREM Advocacy Initiatives

Contact IREM Government Affairs to present at your chapter meeting

The IREM Government Affairs Department would be happy to present at your next Chapter event! Over the past several months, the Government Affairs staff has presented at several Chapter events, such as Boston, Arizona & San Diego, addressing issues important to the industry including: COVID relief; the CDC Eviction Moratorium, Rental Assistance and Federal & State Cannabis Laws on Commercial & Multifamily properties.

Affordable Housing

HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Hurricane Ida Survivors

National news

NAR Myth Buster: FEMA Risk Rating 2.0
Commercial & Residential – Flood insurance

MN Star Tribune: Reject efforts to add rent control
Residential – Rent control

To Build Back Better, Congress should encourage real estate investment, not restrict options
Commercial & Residential – 1031 like-kind exchange