Legislative Advocacy

NSAA's Primary Obligations to its Members and the Industry

It's All About Legislative Advocacy
The Nevada State Apartment Association (NSAA) is a non-profit organization who provides the Nevada multi-housing industry with legislative support, education and community outreach to benefit our membership and the communities we serve. Legislatively, we are committed to serving our members on all issues that impact our industry. We strive to monitor all industry-related local, city, state, and federal legislative changes and educate our members on the potential impact to their businesses.  With the assistance of the National Apartment Association (NAA), professional liaisons, retained lobbyists and our dedicated Legislative Committee, we further strive to challenge adverse legislation so as to protect member rights and maintain a viable and productive industry.

Below is a list of legislative issues in 2009 and 2011 which the NSAA represented its members and worked to ensure these bills did not negatively effect our industry moving forward.

• AB189 (Bill Defeated) NSAA Opposed Bill
  Bill extended eviction timeline
  
  
• AB226 (Bill Amended and Passed) NSAA Helped Amended Biill; Supported Amendment
  Revises various provisions governing landlords and tenants.
  
  
• AB313 (Bill Defeated) NSAA Opposed Bill
  Capped late fees and extended eviction timeline (which rolled over from AB189)
  
  
• AB419 (Bill Passed Legislature; Vetoed by Governor) NSAA Opposed Bill
  Prohibited creditors from garnishing some debtor assets; NSAA pushed Governor to veto with help of its Lobbyist
  
  
• SB137 (Bill Passed) NSAA Supported Bill
  Provides for the placement of recycling containers in apartment communities; NSAA pushed for language changes before supporting this bill; Those changes were implemented
  
  

In 2009 alone, the NSAA helped every property SAVE, on average, $40,800**. NSAA helped SAVE industry jobs, for both properties and vendors alike.

** Based on a conventional 200 unit property in Las Vegas;
    Averaging 3 evictions per month, with an average Market
    Rent of $800 per month, with miscellaneous operating
    expenses and turnover costs included; Actual amounts
    varied based on unit count

Legislative Resources for Our Industry

• DOWNLOAD the 2012 Apartment Industry Priorities from the National Apartment Association (NAA)
  
  
• DOWNLOAD the "Building Blocks of a Smart Economy" Brochure from the National Multi Housing
  Council (NMHC) and the National Apartment Association (NAA)
  
  
• DOWNLOAD the NMHC Nevada Data Sheet for the State of Nevada (taken from the 2010
  American Community Survey)
  
  
• COMING SOON the 2012 - 2013 Nevada State Apartment Association Policy Manual for
  current elected or appointed public officials and those seeking political office
  
  
• DOWNLOAD the 2012 - 2013 Nevada State Apartment Association Legislative Action Plan 

Why We Invest (and You Should Too!) In Our Industry
A catastrophic legislative storm can create a tremendous amount of damage. Negative legislation and regulations can tremendously affect YOUR RESIDENTS, YOUR CLIENTS, YOUR JOB, and YOUR COMPANY’S FINANCIAL SECURITY. The NSAA advocates for and against legislation related to the problems and concerns of rental housing owners and professionals, but we need your HELP! Candidates elected during this election cycle will become the “decision makers” of tomorrow. The NSAA supports those candidates who UNDERSTAND and are receptive to our industry’s positions.

NSAA members play a crucial role in protecting the industry’s bottom line by investing in NSAA’s LAF (Legislative Affairs Fund).

If you DO NOT protect your industry, WHO will? In order to make an impact and a difference in our industry WE NEED YOUR PARTICIPATION TODAY. Invest in the NSAA LAF today and help us be the voice of the rental housing industry in Nevada.



Meet Our Legislative Team

• Barbara Kirk, District Manager at McKinley Properties
• Bret Holmes, President of Advanced Management Group
• Debbie Blackford, Vice President and Designated Broker at Picerne Real Estate Group
• Eric Newmark, NSAA Legal Counsel and ESQ at Karsaz Law
• Greg Peek, Principle at ERGS (Reno)
• Janice Richards, District Manager at Camden Property Trust
• Kurt Faux, ESQ at Faux Law Group
• Linda Short, Senior Regional Auditor at ComAm Management
• Michael Fazio, Executive Director at the Nevada State Apartment Association
• Paula Lane, NSAA President and Western Marketing Director at Pinnacle
• Phyllis Garcia, Investment Manager at Pinnacle
• Roberta Ross, Owner of The Ross (Reno)
• Sandra Camacho, Stout Management Company
  
  
• Marsha Berkbigler, Forte LLP
• Mendy Elliott, Forte LLP

NSAA Legislative Action Fund Contributions
DIAMOND CONTRIBUTIONS (Members who have DONATED OVER $1,000 in this calendar year)
Camden Property Trust
Courtesy Patrol
Criterion Brock
Karsaz Law
Ovation Property Management
Picerne Real Estate Group
Silver Lands Inc.

COMPANY CONTRIBUTIONS
Apartment Guide
Southern Nevada Fire Protection

PERSONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Lizza Castro
Michael Fazio (Contribution made the the National Apartment Association)
Paula Lane (Contribution made the the National Apartment Association)
Susan Bauman


Thank you to all who have DONATED this calendar year.  The NSAA appreciates your support.