You MUST Be Involved: Why Your Voice Matters

A Business-Altering Change—With No Input from Property Managers

Lead-based paint compliance used to be straightforward—until one quiet policy change turned it into a minefield..

It used to be- you disclosed risks, provided documentation, and kept business moving. Then, almost overnight, the EPA quietly removed key guidance from its website.

No industry notice. No transition period.

The result? A confusing new interpretation of the law where property managers—not contractors—became responsible for compliance.

And the penalties? Up to $37,500 per day, per violation.

It didn’t matter if you had done everything right. One missing initial on a form could now cost more than your monthly revenue.

This isn’t an isolated case. Across the country, property managers are facing new regulations that seem to appear out of nowhere—with no input from the people actually managing properties.

And these changes aren’t slowing down.

Legislation Is Changing the Industry Faster Than Technology

Property managers have spent the last decade focused on the change in technology.

But today, policy is the biggest driver of change.

Consider what’s happening right now:

✅ Squatter Laws – Florida’s new law helps property owners remove unauthorized occupants faster. Other states are watching—who will define what’s fair?
✅ Section 8 & Housing Reform – Should property managers be required to accept government vouchers? The law says “yes” in some places, but the process is broken.
✅ 1031 Exchange Limitations – Every election cycle, this tool for real estate investors is threatened. What happens if it disappears?
✅ Federal vs. State Housing Control – Local flexibility is eroding. Who should make the rules—state legislators who understand their markets or federal officials pushing one-size-fits-all policies?

Every one of these issues is bigger than any single property manager. But if we stay out of the conversation, we’ll be stuck with decisions that don’t reflect how our businesses actually work.

What Happens If You Do Nothing?

🚨 New fees or compliance costs could cut into your margins.
🚨 You might have to accept Section 8 tenants, whether you want to or not.
🚨 You could be fined thousands of dollars over minor paperwork mistakes.

If we’re not engaged now, we’ll be scrambling to react later.

The Fix No One Talks About—Getting Involved Before It’s Too Late

For years, property managers assumed that legislation was something that happened to them. That changed when industry leaders stepped up.

Take Florida’s recent squatter law. Property managers showed up, told real stories, and helped shape a bill that passed unanimously. Now, what used to take months in court can be handled in days.

And they’re not alone.

✅ In Texas, property managers helped block a law that would have eliminated key lease protections.
✅ In multiple states, industry leaders have successfully influenced security deposit reforms to protect both landlords and tenants.

That’s the power of industry groups like NARPM—a platform where property managers don’t just react to change, they drive it.

Because if we’re not in the room, we’re on the menu.

The Unexpected Benefits of Being at the Table

Yes, advocacy protects your business. But those who get involved find something else happens, too:

✔️ You become the go-to expert. Lawmakers, industry leaders, and clients start looking to you for insights.
✔️ Your network expands. The relationships you build open doors—professionally and personally.
✔️ You see problems before they hit. While others react to policy changes, you’ve already adapted.
✔️ You create the future. Instead of waiting for policies to change, you help shape them.

Lacy Hendricks, a long-time industry advocate, put it best:

“The biggest thing people don’t realize is how much access activism gives you. You get exposed to new ideas, opportunities, and connections that would have never been available otherwise.”

“When you have a seat at the table, you don’t just protect your business—you position yourself as an industry leader.”

You Don’t Have to Be an Expert—Just Show Up

The truth is, most property managers don’t have time to track every new policy. That’s why groups like NARPM exist. They handle the research, organize the conversations, and create opportunities for property managers to speak up without spending hours in policy briefings.

This is Alex Zweydoff, Director Of Business Development for Allegiant Management Group, talking about the competitive advantage that being close with NARPM can give you:

Start Small—Here’s How to Get Involved Today:

📩 One-Click Poll – What issue concerns you the most? Reply with a number:

1️⃣ Squatter laws
2️⃣ Section 8 reform
3️⃣ Lead paint compliance
4️⃣ Federal vs. state housing control

💡 Follow NARPM’s legislative updates. Stay informed without the research burden.
📍 Attend a local event. No need to be an expert—just be present.
👥 Join a committee. Find out what’s happening before it happens.
🗣️ Speak up. Your experience matters.

Reality Check: How Much Time Does This Take?

Most advocacy efforts take less than an hour a month—just staying informed puts you ahead of 90% of property managers.

Not sure where to start? Just hit ‘reply’ and tell us which issue concerns you most. We’ll send you an easy way to stay in the loop—no meetings required.

The future of property management is being decided.

What’s AI Got to Do With It?

Everyone’s talking about AI replacing jobs—but the real story is how AI frees people to do the work that matters most. Advocating for your business, protecting your industry, and shaping the policies that impact your livelihood aren’t tasks a machine can handle. That requires human expertise, relationships, and real-world experience.

If you believe this work is important but feel overwhelmed by a lack of time, AI isn’t your competition—it’s your greatest ally. The more you automate busywork, the more time you have for high-impact efforts like this. If you want a seat at the table, AI isn’t a threat—it’s the tool that gets you there.

The only question is: Will we help write the rules—or just follow them?

Pablo Gonzalez, Chief Evangelist at Vendoroo

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