Government Affairs Digest - April 2026

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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. Learn more.

To support members, IREM^® offers a range of educational resources and webinars, including:

Fair Housing Skill Badge – Provides a comprehensive overview of how fair housing laws impact all aspects of property operations, from leasing and daily management to lease enforcement and resident interactions.
A Spanish-language version is also available.
LIHTC basics: Reports and incomes and rents...Oh my!
April 14, 1 p.m. CT
Behind the algorithm: AI's impact on fair housing
April 21, 1 p.m. CT
DC criminal screening & HUD disparate impact claims
April 22, 1 p.m. CT

IREM to attend NAR NXT and conduct Hill visits

In June, IREM representatives will attend the REALTORS^® Legislative Meetings (RLM) in Washington, D.C. This annual gathering, hosted by NAR, brings together thousands of members to conduct association business and advance the real estate profession through coordinated policy advocacy.

While in Washington, IREM’s Leadership Team will conduct Capitol Hill meetings with members of Congress and their staff to discuss key issues impacting the property management industry. These meetings provide a valuable opportunity to elevate IREM’s policy priorities and ensure the perspective of property managers is represented in federal policymaking.

Interested in participating in Hill visits? Contact iremlegislation@irem.org for additional details. Through engagement in these meetings, IREM continues to strengthen its partnership with NAR and reinforce its role as a leading advocate for the property management profession. Learn more.

IREM and real estate organizations raise concerns over forced sale provision in Senate housing bill

IREM joined more than three dozen national and local real estate organizations, including the Mortgage Bankers Association, The Real Estate Roundtable, National Apartment Association, and National Multifamily Housing Council, in urging reconsideration of language included in the proposed ROAD to Housing Act of the 21st Century.

The coalition expressed concern that certain provisions in the proposal could inadvertently restrict or effectively halt the development of Build-to-Rent housing.

FTC proposed regulation on Rental Housing Fee Practices

FTC proposed regulation on Rental Housing Fee Practices 'Unfair or Deceptive Rental Housing Fee Practices'. IREM will be submitting comments on the proposal and will share them with members once comments are submitted, or you can submit comments individually.