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What Housing Providers Need to Know About HUD’s New Approach to Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) On May 22, 2026, HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) issued new enforcement guidance that significantly changes how complaints involving emotional support animals...
Date posted 06/4/2026
Check out this issue of Rooflines Spring is in full swing, and the latest issue of Rooflines is packed with industry insights, upcoming events, advocacy updates and professional development opportunities designed to help AAGD members stay informed and engaged. Members can explore...
Date posted 04/24/2026
There appears to be some confusion in the justice courts in Texas about the relationship between the CARES Act requirement of a 30-day notice, and the revisions to the Texas Property Code passed in the last session as part of Senate Bill 38. Under the new law, CARES Act properties are NOT...
Date posted 03/12/2026
The City of Dallas Code Compliance Division will begin the annual pool safety sweep from March 2, 2026 through May 31, 2026. During this period, inspectors will check for immediate life-safety hazards, including: Pool Enclosures (most common violations) Gates must be self-closing...
Date posted 02/17/2026
Below are the need-to-know facts about SB 38 and how it impacts our industry.
Date posted 02/6/2026
Defining advocacy in the multifamily industry and why it matters Our industry is heavily regulated by the government at all levels – federal, state and local. “If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu”; “Just because you do not take an interest in politics...
Date posted 02/6/2026
The Greater Dallas multifamily market enters 2026 fresh off a year in which net absorption outpaced new supply for the first time since 2021. While much ground remains to be made up after a tough few years, 2025 was another step in the right direction. Looking ahead at expectations for 2026, new...
Date posted 01/9/2026
2026 Dues Increase The total per-door dues increase for 2026 is $0.16. This increase is comprised of a $0.09 pass-through resulting from the National Apartment Association (NAA) membership dues increase and a $0.07 increase to the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas (AAGD) portion of the...
Date posted 12/30/2025
The results for the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas’ twenty-fifth annual survey of municipal fees for the 2026 fiscal year are in. The survey is a study of fees and other charges that multi-family properties are required to pay in their respective cities.
Date posted 12/17/2025
Provided by AAGD Members Jennifer Owen, Bobby Rodriguez and Vince Vela at Higier Allen & Lautin, P.C. Pursuant to the recent press release from the National Apartment Association, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are no longer enforcing compliance with the CARES Act 30-day notice to vacate...
Date posted 11/10/2025
