Government & Housing Legalities
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE By Charles Tassell, Director of Governmental Affairs
“12% of people marry because they
are completely in love. 88% of people marry just so they are then liable for only half of their rent.”
~ Mokokoma Mokhonoana Charles Tassell
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE With $25B in the pipeline and the following amounts block granted to states - $775M for Ohio and $296M for Kentucky - there is help on the way for
many residents. An additional $25B is slated in the next stimu- lus bill, which should come close to addressing the ever grow- ing arrearage of some renters. Moodys Analytics has speculated that the need is somewhere north of $70B in lost rents by the end of January. Interestingly, in a benefit to midwestern and low cost housing areas, the funds were divided based upon population size, so the limited funds will tend to go further for this region than for coastal and high cost housing regions. Additionally, property own- ers and managers can assist the more lethargic residents by prepar- ing the applications, having the resident sign and digitally submit the packet. Checks are written to property owners directly. Here is a link to the applications.
https://www.gcnkaa.org/uploads/9/5/9/5/95950110/ hcjfs_0147_-_hamilton_county_cares_act_rent_and_utility_assis- tance_appli....pdf While the initial funds will likely reach states in February, Ohio has already started transitioning its CARES fund programs to match the federal ERA guidelines. Kentucky is working through the development of a new program and the Apartment Association of Kentucky is seeking a better program than the original Team Kentucky program which required 10% rent reductions, elimina- tion of all fees and made adjustments to the lease – something many property owners refused to do. Will Governor Beshear see the light? Or will more residents and property owners have to pay a steep price?
HAMILTON COUNTY In Hamilton County, GCNKAA is a working member of a taskforce to help reduce evictions and provide updates as quickly as possible regarding municipal and state program changes. Look for Facebook Live updates in the near future as well as the usual articles as changes occur. In the event you have questions, please don’t hesitate to email me at
charles@gcnkaa.org
IN KENTUCKY In Kentucky, there are a number of bills being monitored by
the Apartment Association of Kentucky. One bill of priority inter- est is SB 11: The Criminal Damaging Bill. The bill clarifies that damaging rental property in excess of $500 is a criminal offense and should be treated as such. Presently most prosecutors consider such damage a civil issue and will not consider prosecution. This bill made it to the Governor’s desk last year before being misun- derstood as Covid hit and was ultimately vetoed. The House and Senate are moving on this rapidly and preparing to over-ride a po- tential veto. Special thanks go to Kentucky Legislative Chairman Brian Fullenkamp with Legacy Management, and the passion- ate leadership, testimony, and influence of the Honorable Jesse Brewer with C.A.P. Real Estate.
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