Pennsylvania Apartment Association

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS WEEKLY UPDATE

2009 PAA Executive Summary

New EPA Regulations for Renovating Painted Surfaces
There are new EPA regulations covering renovations in rental properties. Property owners who renovate, repair or prepare surfaces for painting in pre-1978 rental housing as well as other types of target housing must, before beginning the work, provide tenants with a copy of EPA’s lead hazard information pamphlet entitled: “Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers, and Schools:” After April, 2010, property owners who perform these projects must be certified and follow EPA required lead-safe work practices. .
EPA Renovate Right Pamphlet

EPA Handbook for Contractors and Property Managers on Lead Paint Renovation and Repair Regulation

HOT OFF THE PRESSES!!
The New PA Landlord/Tenant Lease and Law Handbook

Your indispensable guide to the landlord/tenant relationship is NOW AVAILABLE! EVERY MANAGER should have one. ORDER FORM

Pennsylvania Apartment Association Visits the "Hill"

Third annual Harrisburg Capitol Conference was a success!
March 22 & 23, 2010
Many thanks to all our members who participated.

Pennsylvania apartment industry leaders joined forces in Harrisburg for the third annual PAA Harrisburg Capitol Conference on March 22 and 23, 2010. Participants kept appointments with key legislators and found extra time to drop in on several others. They relayed information about the industry, their properties, and the Association’s positions on pertinent issues. At each meeting they stressed their commitment to responsible property management and the need for quality rental housing in Pennsylvania.

Taxes on Leases are Illegal - Court Ruling coincides with ACT 130 of 2008
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The Pennsylvania Apartment Association is an affiliate of the National Apartment Association; the leading advocate for quality rental housing. NAA is a federation of 155 state and local affiliated associations representing more than 28,000 members responsible for more than 4.4 million nationwide. It is the largest broad-based organization dedicated solely to rental housing. NAA members include apartment owners, management executives, developers, builders, investors, property managers, leasing consultants, maintenance personnel, suppliers and related business professionals throughout the United States and Canada. Please take a look at the links below.

Apartment Association of Greater Philadelphia www.aagp.com

Apartment Association of Central Pennsylvania
www.aacpofpa.com

Western Pennsylvania Apartment Association
www.wp-apt-assoc.com

National Apartment Association
www.naahq.org