Events
Walters wins five awards, including top management accolade, at annual NJAA gala

Affordable housing developer Walters has been riding high in recent weeks after taking home five awards at an annual gala hosted by the New Jersey Apartment Association.

Residential & Mixed Use
NJAA honors Larken property management team for Warren County rental complex

The New Jersey Apartment Association has recognized the management team behind one of Larken Associates’ newest luxury rental properties in New Jersey.

Government & Public Policy
Apartment industry leaders, lawmakers gather for annual NJAA PAC reception (SLIDESHOW)

The strength of the New Jersey Apartment Association was on display this week as its members joined some four dozen lawmakers for the organization’s annual legislative reception.

Government & Public Policy
Suárez, new DCA chief, pledges continued partnership with NJAA as association opens its annual conference and expo

The New Jersey Apartment Association kicked off its annual conference and expo in Atlantic City with a keynote from Jacquelyn Suárez, the new head of the state’s Department of Community Affairs, who pledged to continue the agency’s strong working relationship with the multifamily industry as it looks to expand housing opportunities across New Jersey.

Government & Public Policy
NJAA’s Trani promoted to manager of education

The New Jersey Apartment Association has promoted Alexa Trani to manager of education, with a focus on expanding the organization’s professional development platform.

Top News
Commercial real estate leaders pay tribute to Oliver after lieutenant governor’s death

The death of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver is rippling through the state’s commercial and residential real estate industries, whose leaders recalled her as a pioneer and devoted public servant who advocated for affordable housing and economic development.

Government & Public Policy
‘Indistinguishable from rent control:’ Critics expect legal challenge to Newark law penalizing landlords, warn of development slowdown

The state’s commercial real estate industry is pushing back on a new ordinance in Newark that aims to limit rent increases at new, non-rent-controlled apartment buildings, arguing it will stifle development and the creation of affordable housing — while openly doubting its legality.

Government & Public Policy
Leaders in New Jersey housing, redevelopment pay tribute to late Sen. Ron Rice

The death of former state Sen. Ronald Rice resonated throughout New Jersey this week, drawing tributes from groups including those involved in housing and urban redevelopment.

Residential & Mixed Use
Veteran multifamily executive Penn kicks off two-year term as NJAA president

The New Jersey Apartment Association has elected a long-serving member and longtime property management executive in the state as its newest board president.

Government & Public Policy
Right at home: NJAA moves to Trenton, with advocacy looming ever larger after COVID crisis

The New Jersey Apartment Association has changed its address, but there’s nothing unfamiliar about its new home in Trenton. The organization and its in-house team, previously based in Middlesex County, have long been a key voice in state politics and policymaking, advocating on behalf of a membership that owns and manages some 230,000 rental units.