NAA Five, for the Week Ending July 17th, 2026

Date postedJuly 17, 2026
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A weekly digest of key rental housing news and takeaways
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The Big Picture: The historic new housing law garnered significant media attention this week, overviewing key provisions and what comes next. New data indicates that housing demand remains strong. The Yes in God’s Backyard (YIGBY) movement gains momentum. 
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What We're Advocating

New Housing Law: The landmark 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act officially became law on July 11, representing the largest federal action on housing policy in decades and focusing intently on boosting supply and easing affordability challenges nationwide. This decisive win wouldn’t have been possible without the steadfast advocacy of countless NAA members nationwide. Amplify this industry win on LinkedIn. 

Deeper Dive: Read NAA’s digest of 12 key provisions that pertain to the rental housing industry and relevant federal programs. Read more. 

What’s Next: As the implementation phase begins, NAA and industry coalition partners sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury earlier this week to continue efforts to preserve and protect build-to-rent (BTR) housing. Learn more. 
What We're Saying

Research Roundup: “On the rental housing side, we asked NAA members how they felt about market conditions,” said NAA’s George Ratiu in the July edition of the Research Roundup. “The new Rental Housing Sentiment survey highlighted that while overall fundamentals remain stable, inflation compounded pressures on operating expenses. Higher costs for maintenance, insurance, property taxes and compliance are casting a shadow over current conditions.” Watch now for the latest. 
What We're Doing

Industry Case Rulings: In two recent cases, the Connecticut Supreme Court addressed the enforcement reach of the state’s Fair Rent Commissions (FRCs). NAA filed an amicus (friend of the court) brief in one case, expressing concerns about FRCs intervening with full rights. The Court’s rulings ultimately give the Commissions authority to intervene or stay eviction proceedings. Read more.
What We're Hearing

Housing Law: “Its passage signals that lawmakers recognize the frustration many Americans feel about the high cost of housing. At a time of elevated mortgage rates and near-record high home prices, many feel locked out of homeownership or struggle with monthly rent payments.” (CNN via MSN). 
 

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