NAA: Pandemic Policies Creating Conditions for Spread of Rent Regulation

 

The National Apartment Association (NAA) reports multiple factors of concern regarding eviction moratoriums implemented due to COVID-19. It says renters who accumulate large amounts of debt will likely never be able to fully repay. Renter rights advocates are promoting rent regulations to prevent renters from eviction when their rent eventually comes due. 

The NAA expects legislatures to propose rent regulation on an emergency basis, opening the door to more permanent legislative changes including rent freezes and cancellation policies during COVID-19. Read more.