Government/Legal Affairs

• CAA’s team of full-time lobbyists work with Legislators, craft bill language and lead coalitions of like-minded organizations. By sponsoring pro-active legislation that is helpful to the industry, CAA is always working to protect the rental housing industry. 
• The CAA Network of Local Associations are always monitoring local legislation that could impact the rental housing industry at the city and county level. By working with local government agencies and officals, your Local Association works to protect your interests.
• CAA has a strong grassroots program that mobilizes members into action when necessary. Through CAA's E-Newsletter and the Legislative Briefing email update, members are kept informed of legislative proposals and are asked to contact their legislators or the Governor when a particular bill is under consideration. CAA members have a reputation for inundating the Capitol with hundreds, even thousands, of letters.

Legislative Hot Topics

Hot Topics are specific subject areas that have a high level of on-going interest among CAA members. Hot topic items will be updated on an as needed basis.

New Tenant Screening Requirements Take Effect July 21, 2011 – CAA has Updated Forms

Legislator Wants to Force You to Hire Another Company’s Employees – Your Letters Needed
A bill before the State Legislature intends to put government in charge of who private businesses can hire and essentially forces property owners and management companies to discriminate against their current employees.

CAA Pushes Back on Legislative Proposals for Property Tax Increases
CAA is on the front lines combating an effort by Democrats and public employee unions to increase taxes either through initiatives or through other creative means.