Legislative Pulse

Charleston Apartment Association
Legislative Pulse

The CAA Legislative Pulse is a monthly newsletter designed to keep Charleston Apartment Association members abreast of topical political news impacting our industry.  The CAA Legislative Pulse will be released to members the fourth Tuesday of each month.
 

Wine Tasting Benefiting the National Apartment Association's Political Action Committee (PAC)  

Date:    Tuesday, October 16th   

Time:    6:30-8:00pm 

Place:   Woodfield Long Point, 335 Stonewall Court, Mt. Pleasant, SC  29464

Cost:    $40/member  

Event proceeds go toward the National Apartment Association's Political Action Committee (PAC).  PAC's goal is to keep the multifamily rental housing industry at the forefront of legislation.  The impact our industry makes both locally and nationally starts right here at home with local participation.  PAC supports political leaders and candidates who are advocates and open to learning more about our industry.  Their support is vital when topical legislation is on the table.

Here's How NAA's Legal Assistance Program

Protects Our Industry

If your company is involved in a case at the appellate level, NAA can help by submitting a "friend of the court" (amicus curiae) brief on your behalf.  NAA's appellate Legal Assistance Program (LAP) provides expert attorneys who draft and submit a legal brief that:   

• Supplements and strengthens the arguments your counsel makes to the court.
• Reminds the court of the national policy implications of your case and why your company's legal position strengthens the country's vital housing industry.

So far this year, NAA has filed briefs on behalf of the apartment industry in three high-profile cases on issues including immigration, disparate impact and housing vouchers.   

If you want help with your court case, the LAP Committee will review your request based on a number of factors.  To find out more, go here. 

For more information, contact Michael Semko at michael@naahq.org, Scot Haislip at scot@naahq.org or Lauren Kelly at laurenk@naahq.org.

*Content source:  National Apartment Association.

October 16th Save the Date

Save the Date

  Wine Tasting Benefiting the National Apartment Association's Political Action Committee (PAC)  

Date:    Tuesday, October 16th   

Time:    6:30-8pm 

Place:   Woodfield Long Point, 335 Stonewall Court, Mt. Pleasant, SC  29464

Cost:    $40/person 

Final Day to Register for CAM

Certified Apartment Manager (CAM)
Designation Opportunity

Today is the final day to register

 

The Charleston Apartment Association is offering the opportunity  to enhance professional growth, knowledge and skills by offering the Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) course.  CAM training provides the vital tools needed for efficient community and staff management in an array of areas including legal responsibilities, HR,  fair housing, maintenance, risk management, community analysis, financing and marketing.     

Dates: 

October 16, 17, 23 and 24  

9am - 5pm 

Lunch is provided.   

Guidelines:  

Attendees are required to have at least one year of property management experience, attend all four (4) days of the course, pass the final exam and complete the community analysis project.  

Cost: 

$750/Members

$950/Non-Members

Location: 

Belfor Restoration

7629 Southrail Road

North Charleston, SC  29420 

Course attendance is limited.  Registration Deadline:  September 14th.      

Click here to download the RSVP form.

2nd Fair Housing Seminar Now on the Books

   Additional Fair Housing Seminar Conducted by Will Brownlee, Esq.

 Seating is limited.  Expedited RSVPs are encouraged.

A second fair housing seminar is now being offered to accommodate an increased interest in seminar attendance.     

Date:     Wednesday, September 26th  

Time:     1:30 - 5:30pm  

Place:    Belfor, 7629 Southrail Road, North Charleston, SC  29420

Cost:     $40/member, $45/non-member

RSVP:    Click here to download the RSVP form for the 1:30-5:30pm seminar  

Credit:  Attending the entire four (4) hour seminar will result in four (4) continuing education credits.   

 

William ("Will") K. Brownlee is the owner of Brownlee Law Firm, PLLC, a law firm with offices in Raleigh, Charlotte, and now Charleston, SC.  Will was born and raised in the Charleston area and is graduate of The Citadel and the N.C. Central School of Law.  He has practiced law in North Carolina for the past 13 years and in South Carolina since 2011.  Throughout his legal career, Will's primary focus has been in the area of landlord-tenant law, in which his firm represents landlords - and never tenants.  At present, Brownlee Law Firm and its attorneys represent landlord clients in thousands of eviction cases per year, as well as representing landlord and property manager clients in North Carolina and South Carolina via training seminars, day-to-day advice, fair housing disputes, regulatory compliance, lease and form drafting, and corporate and business litigation.  Will currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Apartment Association of North Carolina (AANC) and is the author of the AANC Lease and the AANC Legal Handbook.

 

Golf Tournament Countdown

The CAA Golf Tournament Benefiting Windwood Farm is Less Than One Week Away

Hole sponsorships remain as the tournament draws near   

Join us for a lively day of golf  followed by a reception and silent auction at the Daniel Island Clubhouse.  Whether a player or spectator, we encourage you to join us for food, bidding and awards with industry friends during the reception.  If you're not participating in the tournament as a golfer, sponsor or volunteer and would like to attend the reception please RSVP below to secure your attendance at the $25 per person reception by Friday, September 15th.  

Date:          Tuesday, September 18, 2012 

Time:          11:30am tee off
                  Reception immediately following the tournament ($25/person, cash bar)

Location:     Daniel Island Club, 715 Island Park Drive, Daniel Island, SC  29492

Please click here for the team and player sign-up form, click here for general event details including sponsorships and click here to RSVP for the reception. 

A selection of hole sponsorships and additional items for the auction are currently being accepted.  If interested in either opportunity, please contact Roe Galati,

am.vistasands@riverstoneres.com or 843-225-4114.

2013 SCAA Legislative Day

Save the Date

South Carolina Apartment Association Legislative Day at the State House

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

This is our opportunity for key leaders to see and meet the faces of our industry, which speaks volumes and resonates throughout the year as vital industry issues are discussed.  We invite all CAA industry allies to join us.  The more Charleston faces seen the more we'll leave a lasting impact.

Overview:

A legislative program and overview of current legislation affecting the multi-family housing industry will begin at 9:30am followed by a luncheon with invited legislators at the State House.  The day will conclude by 3pm.  

Speakers:

·  Invited Legislators

·  National Apartment Association and SC Apartment Association Lobbyists

Registration Information:

The cost is $35 per attendee (includes registration & materials, refreshments and lunch).  Registration begins at 9am, with the meeting commencing at 9:30am. Confirmation of registration, map/directions and a detailed agenda will be emailed to registrants prior to the event.  Expect registration information to follow in the coming months.  Click here for the flyer in PDF format.