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As a $2 trillion aid package races through Congress, two groups representing owners of apartment buildings praised the effort but said more help is urgently needed to stabilize housing and the economy thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Multifamily Housing Council and the National Apartment Association are calling for more “direct emergency rental assistance,”…

The widespread economic disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak could affect the availability of affordable housing across the U.S., according to a new report from Apartment List. Social distancing, a rapidly retracting job market, and various eviction and foreclosure moratoriums in various states and cities all point to reduced population mobility. Apartment List Chief Economist Igor Popov…

Whether you hold an interest in an industrial, commercial, retail, residential asset class; whether you are an owner, buyer, seller, landlord and/or tenant, lender or borrower, property manager, or homeowner; and whether your real estate is business or personal, there is a need to address COVID-19’s immediate impact on real estate agreements. Generally, real estate…

What should you do to safeguard yourself and your employees during the crisis? It would seem a given that every person in the country is aware of what to do regarding the current epidemic. In reality there seems to be quite a bit of misinformation and confusion regarding the best course to take. It’s important…

AAOA is dedicated to bringing landlords, property managers, investors, and brokers the latest news on COVID-19 and the rental industry. On this page we’ll be collecting the most relevant articles from AAOA and other trusted sources. You’ll also find relevant webinars, forms, and other free resources to stay up to date and prepared. Our COVID-19…

Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC): How to Protect Yourself and What to Do if You Are Sick https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Coronavirus Global Cases – by John Hopkins University https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources Nationwide Court Closures And Restrictions – by Law360 https://www.law360.com/articles/1252836 Coronavirus – FDA.com https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/mcm-issues/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19 COVID-19 – World Health Organization (WHO) https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019…

Shelter in Place orders are currently in place in many cities and states across the country. For a landlord this means tenants staying home and occupying their unit longer than usual. COVID-19 has raised many questions for landlords. Questions like; “What are my obligations as a landlord and how do I protect my tenants?”. Tenant…

Clearly the Coronavirus is having universal impact on every aspect of our society.  As the first of the month draws near and rent is due for most tenants, landlords throughout the country have been reaching out to the American Apartment Owners Association for consult.  Firstly, we advise all members to be patient, compassionate and cooperative…

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 22, 2020– As the nation contends with the COVID-19 outbreak and millions are sheltering in place, having safe and secure housing is more important than ever. With this in mind, the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), on behalf the 40 million Americans who call an apartment home and the 17.5 million jobs the…

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to shut down businesses, schools and institutions across the U.S., federal authorities are taking action to prevent residents from being evicted from public housing as a result of loss of income due to the outbreak. HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson tweeted on Wednesday afternoon that the agency has spoken with…