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Action Needed - Contact Congress Today to Protect Apartment Communities

It’s clear the COVID-19 outbreak is an enormous challenge to our communities and our nation. And while Congress has enacted far-reaching measures in response to the crisis, more needs to be done. Congress needs to pass additional relief measures to assist the rental housing industry and our...

Date posted 04/10/2020

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Dallas County Extended Shelter-In-Place Order

On April 3, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins extended the county’s shelter-in-place order until April 30. Essential services, including residential property management and maintenance, are permitted to continue pursuant to Judge Jenkins’ first shelter-in-place order issued on March...

Date posted 04/3/2020

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Governor Abbott issues Executive Order

On March 31, Governor Abbott issued an order allowing all businesses to continue providing essential services and all critical infrastructure to remain operational. The order also extends social distancing practices by minimizing social gatherings and in-person contact effective April 2 through...

Date posted 04/1/2020

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April 2020 Rooflines

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Date posted 04/1/2020

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The Counties We Represent With Shelter-In-Place Orders Issued

The following counties have issued a Shelter-In-Place Order, Dallas, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Hunt and Rockwall Counties have issued shelter-in-place orders. Their effective dates and term lengths vary by county. While Denton County, Hunt County and Rockwall County orders closely resemble...

Date posted 03/24/2020

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Dallas County Judge Issues Shelter-In-Place Order Until April 3: What This Means for Rental Housing

On March 22, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins issued a shelter-in-place order for all Dallas County residents. The order becomes effective at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 23 and will last through April 3. AAGD has received confirmation from the city of Dallas and Dallas County that apartment...

Date posted 03/23/2020

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Coronavirus Resources and Recommendations for Apartment Management Operations

Industry Resources Last updated 8/6/2020AAGD Members, our staff is working closely with the teams at the Texas Apartment Association and National Apartment Association, to ensure you have the most up-to-date information available. Below are links to the different resources available on their...

Date posted 03/13/2020

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March 2020 Rooflines

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Date posted 03/1/2020

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The 2020 Census

Census 2020: What You Need To Know and Why It Matters Every ten years, the Census is conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The Census is mandated by the Constitution, and the count includes every person living in the U.S. — regardless of citizenship or immigration status. The 2020 Census...

Date posted 02/1/2020

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February 2020 Rooflines

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Date posted 02/1/2020

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January Update 2020

Candidate Filing Deadline December 9, 2019 was the filing deadline for state and federal candidates seeking elected office in 2020. The primary election will be held on March 3, 2020. The general election will be on November 3, 2020. At the federal level, five incumbent members of Congress in...

Date posted 01/3/2020

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January 2020 Rooflines

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Date posted 01/1/2020

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