Government & Housing Legalities


LEGISLATIVE UPDATE By Charles Tassell, Director of Governmental Affairs


Charles Tassell


With registration, inspections, and eviction moratoria at every turn, it can seem that the industry - if not our busi- nesses - are facing an almost existential challenge. “Cancel Rent” cries are echo- ing around the country while Emergency Rental Assistance, passed in December, is seemingly taking forever to arrive. The past 12 months have definitely impacted the multi-family market – and the legisla- tive front shows no signs of slowing down.


Recently Louisville passed a law “protecting” the source of income, which then requires property owners to participate in the theoretically voluntary HUD program of Housing Choice Vouchers. Efforts are also being made to expand Louisville’s law statewide. Toledo has passed and Dayton is considering several new types of restrictions on evictions. Loveland, North College Hill, and Newport are all increasing fees and inspection demands – with le- gal push back from the GCNKAA. However, with many owners considering and others actively marketing their properties, please know that the Legislative Committee is active on your behalf. For years, legislative battles have been fought behind the scenes, and occasionally very publicly. Hundreds of millions have been saved


for members through property tax reductions, and laws that were stopped or modified to minimize their impact on rental property. There have also been losses - some taken all the way to the Supreme Court on behalf of members. The Legislative Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 AM and members are al- ways welcome to join. Justin Seger with Hills Properties and Brian Fullenkamp with Legacy Management are the Ohio and Kentucky Chairs, respectively. If you would like to join, or at least be informed as things develop, please email Charles@gcnkaa.org There are three guest editorials this month regarding very dif-


ferent issues. All three are important and could impact your busi- ness. Please consider them and who else may need to know and prepare for these changes.


KENTUCKY SB 11 - the Criminal Damaging Clarification bill - has moved out of the Senate is expected to pass the House Committee very shortly, thanks in no small part to Jesse Brewer with CAP Real Estate testifying on the bill and the support of the Apartment Association of Kentucky’s lobbyist, John McCarthy. This clarifica- tion will hopefully be approved by the Governor this year, and, if not, be ready for a veto override shortly thereafter. There are several other bills floating about with changes and expansion to URTLA and the protected source of income being pushed by Louisville interests. These are not expected to gain much traction at this time, however, they are being treated seriously.


OHIO Similar to Kentucky, there are several bills from eviction mora-


torium to modifications to cable fees and handicap parking that are being addressed with a mixed expectation on their likelihood of pas- sage. An ever present concern in dealing with these type of issues is the balance of responding without increasing the political presence of the bill or catalyzing its momentum.


In both states the battle between the branches of government


seems to be taking the greatest priority with issues like eviction mandates acting as pawns in the politicians’ game; and with little ability to lobby in person, long term relationships are being drawn on deeply, from a distance.


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