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2021 Advocacy Impact Day – Tuesday, March 9th 1pm – 3:30pm
Given the current conditions and uncertainty as a result of COVID-19 and keeping our members health and safety top of mind, we’ve decided to convert the Capitol Hill Fly-in into a one-day virtual event called Advocacy Impact Day, which will be held on Tuesday, March 9th from 1pm to 3:30pm. While we’re all disappointed that we’ll not be able to meet in person, we will use this opportunity to elevate the event not only by making it more accessible than ever, but also by incorporating a more robust program.
Please feel free to share with your IREM colleagues so they can join this exciting and dynamic event!
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Webinar recording: A Look Back at 2020 & a Look Forward to the Opportunities & Challenges for Advocacy in 2021
2020 has been a very challenging year for property managers – you’ve had to deal with a multitude of issues including eviction moratoriums, rental assistance, and mortgage forbearance. Join the IREM legislative team for a dynamic session addressing all the issues you had to deal with in 2020 and a look forward to the opportunities and challenges facing the property management industry in 2021.
Webinar recording
Contact IREM Government Affairs to Present at Your Chapter Meeting
The IREM Government Affairs Department would be happy to present at your next Chapter event! Over the past several months, the Government Affairs staff has presented at several Chapter events addressing issues important to the industry including: COVID relief; the CDC Eviction Moratorium and Rental Assistance. If you would like us to present at your next event, please contact us at: IREMLegislation@irem.org.
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NJ Senate reconsiders controversial anti-eviction bill. Landlords say it’s unfair
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