Greater Fayetteville Apartment Association Participates in NAA Lobby Day

GFAA Participates in NAA Lobby Day at the Capital 

Members of the Greater Fayetteville Apartment Association joined apartment industry leaders from across the country in Washington, D.C. for the NAA Lobby Day to discuss key federal housing policy issues impacting rental housing providers and residents.

As part of the advocacy meetings coordinated alongside the Apartment Association of North Carolina, the delegation met in person with Thom Tillis, spoke with staff from the office of Ted Budd, and met with the office of Richard Hudson.

One of the primary topics discussed during the meetings was the Respect State Housing Laws Act and the continued uncertainty surrounding federal eviction notice requirements tied to the CARES Act. Industry representatives explained that while the CARES Act established temporary protections during the COVID-19 emergency, confusion surrounding the long-term application of the 30-day notice requirement has continued in some courts years after the emergency ended.

The delegation emphasized that states already have established eviction laws and procedures designed to balance protections for both residents and housing providers. Representatives also discussed how professional housing providers prioritize communication, payment arrangements, and resident retention efforts before eviction is ever considered.

Industry leaders shared concerns that ongoing legal ambiguity can create operational uncertainty, delay resolutions, and contribute to unrecoverable rent debt, particularly for smaller and independent housing providers. The group expressed support for the Respect State Housing Laws Act, which would clarify that the CARES Act’s temporary notice requirement has expired and restore eviction policy authority to individual states.

The meetings provided an opportunity for apartment industry leaders to discuss the real-world impacts of federal housing policy and reinforce the importance of maintaining stable, predictable housing regulations for both residents and housing providers.