What The New Housing Law Means For The Rental Industry
Learn more about 12 key provisions in the law and what comes next.
Date posted 07/23/2026
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Historic Housing Package Becomes Law
Latest Update: Historic Housing Package Becomes Law (July 11) The Big Picture As of midnight, the landmark 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has become law. After months of deliberation and compromise in Congress, the final housing package represents the largest federal action on housing policy...
Date posted 07/16/2026
2027 AAGD Membership Dues
2027 Dues Increase Per Door Dues Increase: In late 2025, both the National Apartment Association (NAA) Board of Directors and Assembly of Delegates approved a phased membership dues increase of $0.09 per unit annually through 2032. As part of AAGD's affiliation with NAA, this increase is passed...
Date posted 06/29/2026
May-June Rooflines
Check out this issue of Rooflines Stay up-to-date on all things pertaining to multifamily in the Greater Dallas area by reading the May-June issue of Rooflines. This issue provides members with useful information about upcoming events, insights into multifamily market trends, career...
Date posted 06/24/2026
HUD’s New ESA Enforcement Memorandum
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
March-April Rooflines
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
AAGD Issues Legal Memo on SB 38 & CARES Act Notice to Vacate
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
MPO Pool Permit Renewal
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
Need-To-Know Facts About SB 38
Below are the need-to-know facts about SB 38 and how it impacts our industry.
Date posted 02/6/2026
2026 February PSC Meeting Key Takeaways
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
Supply Pressure to Persist in 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