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Judge in One of the County’s Busiest Courts to Be Appointed This Month
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Sep 6

In Travis County, the Justice of the Peace for Precinct 5 runs one of our busiest courts, handling evictions, bond conditions, certain Class C...

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A new Texas law goes into effect Friday – and city officials predict more confusion and litigation
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Aug 29

Local governments are days away from having to comply with a state law that cuts off their ability to regulate a huge swath of issues. That new law...

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Austin passes $5.5 billion 2023-24 budget, increases property tax rate by 3.4%
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Aug 16

The overviewAustin passed a $5.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2023-24 on Aug. 16. The budget was adopted 10-1, with Council Member Mackenzie Kelly...

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Federal court rules Austin’s short-term rental rules unlawful
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Aug 3

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 BY JO CLIFTON Senior U.S. District Judge David Alan Ezra on Tuesday issued a ruling that overturns Austin’s...

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NMHC Encouraged Following HUD Meeting on Expanding Housing Supply
Posted In: Article of the Week, Industry,
Date posted Jul 28

Yesterday, NMHC President Sharon Wilson Géno participated in a roundtable discussion with HUD leaders, housing providers and other housing...

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The Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA)
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jul 28

The new HUD rules (largely about income reviews and income definitions) for Affordable housing will take effect January 1, 2024. The Housing...

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White House rolls out measures aimed at lowering cost of housing, increasing supply
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jul 27

The White House is taking steps aimed at increasing the the supply of affordable housing while also bolstering protections for renters. The housing...

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Biden Administration Announces Actions on Rental 'Junk Fees'
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jul 20

This is the latest step in the administration's broader push to eliminate junk fees of all kinds.

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NMHC, NAA Support the Introduction of Choice in Affordable Housing Act
Posted In: Article of the Week, Industry,
Date posted Jul 13

The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and the National Apartment Association (NAA) applaud the introduction of the Choice in...

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City of Austin Suspends Partnership with Texas DPS
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jul 12

Interim City Manager Jesús Garza has suspended the City of Austin’s partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety in...

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As Texas Lawmakers Tussle Over Property Tax Relief, It's Unclear Whether Renters Will Benefit
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jul 6

"As Texas lawmakers tussle over property tax relief, it’s unclear whether renters will benefit" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a...

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HUD’s New Inspection Standards in Effect
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jul 5

As of July 1, 2023, public housing will be inspected by a new standard with others to soon follow. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban...

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