Pub 5 2020 Issue 4

Even though the first point of contact for a prospect is still the phone call or email, in today’s “pandemic” environment, leasing and move-in practices have temporarily changed. Basically, a person can rent an apartment and move in without being face-to-face with a leasing consultant. Who knows, these changes could become the “new normal.”

Is your city, county or state considering a “Fair Chance Housing” Law? We have all heard about Fair Housing, but how about Fair Chance Housing?

The eviction moratorium announced this week by the Trump administration ended fears of an immediate wave of evictions. But the eviction ban, in effect through the end of the year, merely postpones the inevitable problem if double-digit unemployment rates persist and federal aid remains stalled in the U.S. Senate.

Move for Hunger announced September 3 that it had received a $50,000 donation from the Assurant Foundation to support its COVID-19 relief efforts. The donation will help Move for Hunger provide 120,000 meals to children, families, senior citizens and vulnerable communities facing hunger during the pandemic.

The Connecticut Apartment Association, based in Glastonbury, Connecticut, has partnered with the American Red Cross for the third year in a row. As part of the partnership, this year, the Connecticut Apartment Association has contributed in support of the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign. It is entering its third year as a Ready 365 Bronze level supporter.

The summer proved very busy with advocacy efforts at the local, state and national levels. The news is not good, with the extension of the eviction moratorium, CDC order and continued extension of the Governor’s powers and Executive Orders.