AANC E-Notes: 2024 3rd Quarter Issue
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Looks Risky! Now What?
Site Assessments & Risk Mitigation
September 18, 2024 l 10:00am l 1 CEC
Sponsored by: Blue Ridge Companies
REGISTER
We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming webinar, "Looks Risky! Now What? Site Assessments & Risk Mitigation," where industry experts will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to confidently navigate even the most complex site assessments.
Moderator: Steve Hayworth (Chadwell Supply) Panel: Mike Fox (Northwood Ravin), Jody Longwill (Burkely), Tracey Beck (Apartment Dynamics), Damian Wilson (Ginkgo)
Upcoming 2024 Educational Webinars
Looks Risky! Now What? Site Assessments & Risk Mitigation (Sep 18)
Finding Your Sustainable Self: Prioritizing Mental Wellness (Nov 13)
2025 Webinars
Budget for 2025! $29.99 per Webinar
Mind the Gap: Addressing Training Shortfalls in Maintenance & Leasing (Feb 20)
Future Forward: AI & The Centralized Multifamily Revolution (Jun 5)
Unite & Ignite: Building High-Performing Teams with Emotional Intelligence & DEI (Sep 11)
Calm the Storm: De-Escalation Strategies for Multifamily Professionals (Nov 6)
Executive Leadership Webinar Series: Cultivating a Diverse & Inclusive Workplace
Powered by the AANC DEI Committee
Elevate your leadership approach with our exclusive Executive Leadership Webinar Series, tailored for teams dedicated to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. Visit our website to three on-demand webinars where you'll gain innovative strategies and actionable insights to transform corporate culture, foster inclusivity, and boost business success.
Webinars include:
- Finding the Right Words: Navigate workplace conflict effectively.
- Unlocking Military Talent: Hire and integrate U.S. military service members.
- Redefining Professionalism: Address stigma and foster a truly inclusive workplace.
Don’t miss this opportunity to lead with impact!
Get complimentary on-demand access!
Calling Future Leaders for the AANC Lyceum Class of 2025!
The AANC Leadership Lyceum is now accepting submissions for the Class of 2025. This series of programs aims to identify, train, and empower emerging leaders within AANC.
The 2025 Lyceum class will include up to 14 participants. All owner/operator participants are nominated by their local association, while the AANC State Suppliers Council will appoint up to 3 supplier participants. Additionally, the AANC President may appoint 1 more participant.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Lyceum candidates must be actively involved with their local association and have served on a committee for at least 2 years.
- Candidates should not currently be or have previously served on the AANC Board of Directors.
Owner/Operator Members
Contact your local affiliate to be nominated here.
Advertise with Impact in the AANC E-Newsletter!
The Apartment Association of North Carolina offers several ad space options in this e-newsletter.
- Targeted Reach: Connect with our engaged audience interested in all things multifamily.
- Exclusivity: Limited slots available for maximum visibility.
- Trusted Platform: Join brands that have successfully promoted their products and services with us.
If you have any questions, email kristin@aanconline.org.
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AANC 2025 Education & Legislative Conference
May 12-14, 2025 l Raleigh, NC
#AANC2025CONNECTed
Mark your calendars and plan now to join us for the
2025 AANC Education & Legislative Conference!
Registration will open December 2024 and
Sponsorship/Exhibit opportunities will open October 2024.
Plan Ahead! ...2025 Registration Rates
OWNER/OPERATORS
Early Bird Group Pricing: Tiered Pricing
(1-9: $362, 10-29: $325, 30+: $301)
Early Bird Pricing: $362
Regular Pricing: $386
Non-Sponsoring Supplier Pricing: $543
Nominate a Rising Star for "20 on the Rise"!
"20 on the Rise," powered by the AANC NextGen Committee, celebrates 20 brightest rising stars with 10 years or less of experience in the rental housing industry. Honorees receive the opportunity to attend the 2025 AANC Education & Legislative Conference in Raleigh from May 12-14 for just $49!
QUALIFICATIONS
- AANC membership is required.
- 10 years or less experience in rental housing.
- Must be employed full time in the rental housing industry.
- Some level of involvement with their local apartment association affiliate.
- Must have a proven track record of investing in the industry and/or giving back to their local community.
The NextGen “ShanAsh” Show with Shane Raby & Ashley Vetter
Season 4, Episode 3
Check out the video below!
The Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting
By: Brownlee Whitlow & Praet, PLLC
New U.S. regulations are shaking up the way companies must disclose ownership details. The Corporate Transparency Act now requires businesses to submit Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI), aiming to boost transparency and curb hidden influence in corporate structures. However, these rules also bring additional reporting responsibilities and potential privacy risks, especially for smaller companies. Organizations need to comply by January 1, 2025, or face severe penalties. Curious about who qualifies as a beneficial owner and what’s required? Read on to ensure your company is ready for these changes!
This is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. You should contact your legal counsel with your specific facts if you seek legal advice.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Lawmakers adjourned the short session on June 27 after failing to reach a budget agreement for the remainder of the biennium. With campaign season in full swing and restrictions on fundraising during legislative sessions, they opted to reconvene monthly for the rest of the year. Votes are expected to take place only during the November session, which will serve as an extension of the short session, allowing all bills that met the crossover deadline to be considered.
Throughout this session, AANC pursued several key legislative initiatives, including HB 551, initially proposed during the 2023 long session. This bill proposed significant changes to landlord-tenant laws, including prohibiting local ordinances that classify income source as a protected characteristic, reducing fraudulent emotional support animal claims, clarifying late fee laws, and addressing abuses of the eviction appeals process. HB 551 successfully passed the House in 2023 with bipartisan support. With the fast pace of the short session, many of the HB 551 provisions were incorporated into another moving bill, HB 556 this year. HB 556 passed both chambers with strong, bipartisan support in June.
Another bill backed by AANC this year was HB 1070, a bill addressing key issues for property owners and rental housing providers. The bill aimed to streamline small claims appeals, clarify indigency claims, ensure timely disbursement of rental payments, increase penalties for significant property damage, and criminalize fraudulent rental activities.
Given the short session’s tight timeline, the provisions of HB 1070 were strategically incorporated into SB 445, an already-moving bill. This maneuver allowed the key elements of HB 1070 to advance more quickly. SB 445, now carrying the substance of HB 1070, passed both the House and Senate unanimously in June, reflecting broad support for the measures it contained.
Unfortunately, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the bills in early July. You can read the Governor’s veto messages here: HB 556 + SB 445. AANC disagrees with Governor Cooper’s rationale for vetoing both bills. The House reconvened at the end of July for a short veto override session and successfully overrode the veto of HB 556 with bipartisan support. The Senate has not yet returned for a vote since adjourning in June. The AANC lobbying team is actively working with legislative leadership to have both bills calendared when they schedule a veto override session later this fall.
This year has already proven to be a great one for the AANC PAC, marking a record-breaking achievement in our fundraising efforts. At our recent conference, we held our most successful raffle to date, raising an impressive $15,365. This momentum continued throughout the summer, as we officially surpassed our $75,000 two-year goal, bringing in nearly $84,000—the most money ever raised for the AANC PAC.
Our success doesn’t stop there. The average gift size for 2024 has increased by $56 compared to last year, with contributions averaging $150 per person. This upward trend is a testament to the growing support and commitment within our industry.
Despite these achievements, we can't afford to slow down our fundraising efforts. With the 2024 general election fast approaching, it's crucial that we continue to support candidates for the North Carolina House and Senate who will champion our industry's interests in the years to come. If you are interested in giving today, text “AANCPAC” to 50155 or click here.
If you would like to support the AANC PAC by displaying the QR code at your next affiliate event, please contact Sarah DuBose for more information (GAD@aanconline.org).
Multifamily Housing Coalition of North Carolina PAC
The Multifamily Housing Coalition of North Carolina (MHCNC) is an independent expenditure political committee designed to expand the AANC's reach by educating legislators and raising public awareness to the challenges facing the multifamily housing industry.
The MHCNC is looking for members to join the inaugural Board of Trustees. If you or your organization are interested in joining the Board or contributing to the MHCNC, contact Sarah DuBose at GAD@aanconline.org.
2024 MHCNC Trustees:
- Dustin Engelken, American Homes for Rent
- Chris Loebsack, Loebsack & Brownlee
- Norm Praet, Brownlee, Whitlow & Praet
- Susan Passmore, Blue Ridge Companies
- Gary Triplett, Hawthorne Residential Partners
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RHALS 2024: A successful and well attended 2024 Rental Housing Advocacy and Legal Summit (RHALS), formerly Government Affairs Roundtable (GART) and Legal Symposium, was held in Irving, Texas July 30 – August 1. Thanks to all the AANC members in attendance.
Futurize your Leadership at Cultivate, Sept. 26-27 in Austin, TX: Connect, learn and lead the way in rental housing innovation. Register today to transform your tomorrow.
2025 Apartmentalize Credential Holder Scholarship is Open! NAAEI offers six scholarships to credential holders that have never attended Apartmentalize! One scholarship per credential will be given (CALP, CAM, CAMT, CAPS, CAS, IRO). Share this opportunity and nominate your credential superstars.
Maintenance Legends Season 2: A new season of Maintenance Legends kicks off with an INCREDIBLE prize package! Encourage your teams to submit their legendary stories for a chance to win not one, BUT TWO trips to Las Vegas!
If I can ever be of assistance to you or your association, feel free to reach out.
Lisa
Lisa Taylor l Greystar
NAA Region IV Vice President
704-962-7976 l LTaylor@greystar.com
UPCOMING 2024 NAA EVENTS
Cultivate
September 25 - 26
JW Marriott Austin, TX
Assembly of Delegates
November 12–14, 2024
Atlanta, GA
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APARTMENT ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (AAWNC)
AAWNC has some exciting events coming up this Fall, and if you find yourself in western North Carolina, we invite you to join us. On September 19, AAWNC will embark on a new construction bus tour starting in Biltmore Park Town Square, visiting five new construction properties, and ending with an after party at the Thirsty Monk. Seating is limited and sold out to supplier members.
On October 24, the day after AANC's board meeting in Asheville, we will be hosting an Economic Forecast breakfast with speaker Chuck McShane, Director of Market Analytics at CoStar. Apartment association members are free and guests are $50. If you would like to attend and are a member of a local NC affiliate, email info@aawnc.org for your complimentary registration.
GREATER CHARLOTTE APARTMENT ASSOCIATION (GCAA)
If there were a drawback to having a full staff of high-performance team members, it would be that work is never done. Having a team never take off their thinking caps puts them in a place of continual thinking and reinvention. Curating ways to amplify member requests or alleviate gaps between the silo of communities and suppliers. But exceeding expectations is fuel for this team!
This collage captures our Groovy On The Green Charity Golf Tournament, our Association App hitting the 600 download mark, our Multifamily Hiring Extravaganza, our Podcast Studio coming back to life after the pandemic, Voter Registration Drive, our Next Gen Hustle Career Speed dating event, our first Pride Parade participation, our Margaritaville New Member Mixer designed to help new members squeeeezzze all of the ROI out of Association resources, and our special visit from Richard J. Monocchio, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) who included us in his countrywide tour to gain feedback and insights on the Housing Choice Voucher Program!
We don’t know how we’re already planning big moments for Q4, but we’re looking forward to wow-ing our members and sharing a recap with you in the coming months.
GREATER FAYETTEVILLE APARTMENT ASSOCIATION (GFAA)
GFAA celebrated their maintenance team members on August 22 at Dirtbags Ales & Brewing with a cornhole tournament. Drinks were sponsored by ServPro of Fayetteville and a pizza dinner was sponsored by RestorePro Reconstruction. Congrats to the winning cornhole team, BluSky Baddies #2!
TRIANGLE APARTMENT ASSOCIATION (TAA)
TAA’s Government Affairs team kicked off the beginning of the third quarter with a successful Christmas in July raffle, raising funds for TAA-PAC. Keeping the momentum, their next TAA-PAC event is a 2024 Raleigh Mayoral Candidate Forum. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss key issues surrounding the multifamily family housing industry and meet the future mayor of Raleigh.
As TAA membership continues to grow, our commitment to providing valuable opportunities for members to learn and engage remains stronger than ever. Our quarterly membership orientation and networking session, Maximize Your Membership, sold out again with a packed room. On the education front, our CAPS course concluded with 11 students. We are confident in this group’s ability to grow and excel in their careers. As we continue to support professional development within TAA, we are excited to start the new CAM program at the end of this quarter.
Looking ahead, TAA is preparing to host a free roundtable event for our supplier members, Inside the Multifamily Mind. This seminar will feature a panel of owner/operator members, ready to answer questions and teach supplier members on how to effectively communicate with apartment communities and management companies.
Through these initiatives, TAA continues to build our membership, foster connections, and drive advocacy efforts for the multifamily housing industry.
Visit your local Apartment Association website to see what education is being offered and to register for upcoming events.
GCAA | Greater Charlotte Apartment Association
GFAA | Greater Fayetteville Apartment Association
GAPMA | Greenville Area Property Managers Association
PTAA | Piedmont Triad Apartment Association
TAA | Triangle Apartment Association
AAWNC | Apartment Association of Western North Carolina
WAA | Wilmington Apartment Association
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