The General Assembly largely concluded its work for the summer after adjourning in early July, enacting 54 new laws. While lawmakers are scheduled to return next week, the exact schedule and agenda are still being finalized. In the meantime, below is a summary of the legislation... Continue Reading
What the State Budget Means for the Rental Housing Industry On Tuesday, Governor Josh Stein signed the state budget, SB 257: 2026 Appropriations Act, into law after it received bipartisan approval in the General Assembly last week. Most provisions of the budget... Continue Reading
The North Carolina General Assembly is in the final stretch of what has become a busy short session. While short sessions are typically focused on budget adjustments, lawmakers are still working through a number of major policy issues, including property tax reform, regulatory... Continue Reading
Season 3 Comes To A Close Season 3 of Maintenance Legends was powered by the people who keep everything running behind the scenes…you. Thank you for sharing your wins, your challenges, and the real moments that define what it means to be a maintenance professional. Your stories are what... Continue Reading
The rental housing industry faces important policy decisions every year at the local, state, and federal levels. Whether it's housing regulations, tax policy, workforce issues, or property operations, elected officials are making decisions that directly impact our industry and our residents. The... Continue Reading
Session Update After a week-long break around the Memorial Day holiday, lawmakers returned to Raleigh and quickly resumed work on several major issues. Behind closed doors, House and Senate leaders continue negotiations on a final state budget agreement ahead of the new fiscal year beginning on... Continue Reading
ACTION NEEDED NOW to Protect Build-to-Rent Housing Continue Reading
Representatives from the Greenville Area Apartment Association recently participated in the NAA Lobby Day in Washington, D.C., joining rental housing professionals from across the country to discuss federal policies affecting the apartment industry. Continue Reading
Join us for our popular webinar series, National Apartment Association's (NAA) Monthly Advocacy and Legal Update. This series is hosted by NAA staff, exclusively for the association’s members and affiliate partners. During this webinar series, you’ll hear: The latest news from... Continue Reading
SPECIAL EDITION | 2026 NC CANDIDATE FILINGS The 2026 roster of candidates seeking elected public office in North Carolina is now set. We thought we would take this opportunity to share who has entered the races, where they are running, and how the upcoming primaries are beginning to take shape... Continue Reading
By Emily Howard and Lauren Shelton | December 30, 2025 Originally published on NAAHQ On December 11, 2025, the Trump Administration released an Executive Order (EO) intended to eliminate obstacles to preserving the United States' position as a global leader... Continue Reading
HB 556: Tenancy in Common/E-Notary/Small Claims Changes Preemption of Local Regulations Regarding Source of Income What This Does: Prohibits counties and cities from enacting or enforcing ordinances that prevents a rental housing provider from refusing to rent to a person because their... Continue Reading
