This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here February 14, 2023 To view email in web browser, click here. Advertisement .CAA NEWS CAMME Partnerships and Attendee Registration CAA CAMME Sponsorships Selling Out! Interested in sponsoring? There are so many new opportunities to shine in 2023 by becoming a CAMME Partner! Sponsorship sales will close Feb. 24. Don't miss the chance to show your support for the industry. Click here to view and purchase a CAMME Partnership. Attendee Ticket Sale Update: Online attendee sales will open on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 10:00 a.m. to 2023 CAMME entrants and sponsors only. Any remaining tickets will go on sale Wednesday, March 1, at 10:00 a.m. Bookmark this page to be ready to secure your tickets! Member pricing is $190 and nonmembers will pay $375. We can't wait to celebrate with everyone on April 14! Advertisement Rent Control Bills Introduced Again in Illinois General Assembly CAA Soon after members of the 103rd Illinois General Assembly were sworn in last month, legislation to enact rent control was introduced once again. As in previous legislative sessions, Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-39) introduced HB 1118, a bill to overturn the state's pre-emption on rent control. Rep. Mary Flowers (D-31) introduced HB 1047, which would prohibit rent increases for senior mobile home park residents when the property changes ownership. We anticipate additional rent regulation bills will be introduced before the House bill filing deadline at the end of this week. CAA will continue to lead the charge against rent control in Illinois by executing our SHAPE Illinois advocacy campaign and offering alternative solutions to the detrimental effects of rent control. In addition to rent control CAA is reviewing and analyzing numerous bills affecting multifamily property ownership and management. HB 1288 is the Cook County Assessor's bill that would require apartment owners to submit income and expense data as part of the property tax assessment process. HB 1444 would require the court to appoint an attorney for indigent tenants in an eviction action, and HB 1628 would prohibit landlords from requiring electronic rent payment. SB 40 would mandate installation of electric vehicle charging stations, and HB 1569 would require sealing of eviction court records. On a positive note, SB 1348 would exempt affordable housing development from zoning, planning and construction standards under certain conditions, and SB 1476 amends the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeals Act by easing local government constraints on creating and preserving affordable housing. SB 2413 would further the development of Accessory Dwelling Units, and HB 2044 creates the Build Illinois Tax Credit to expand use of low-income housing tax credits to develop affordable housing. CAA DEI Initiatives CAA The Chicagoland Apartment Association proudly represents our local multifamily industry in one of the country's most diverse states. To do so, our efforts must also embody the diversity of our members and practice inclusion and accessibility. To ensure successful execution of our mission, to be a credible and reliable source of information and training to all, CAA is proud to announce the implementation of a Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Task Force in 2023. As a first step, we've sent our members a survey to gauge demographics and what resources are of interest. We are also actively seeking volunteers to join the newly forming task force. If you'd like further details, please submit an interest form here. With DEI initiatives at the heart of our efforts, we aim to create and nurture an industry culture that consistently prioritizes equity in all that we do. Advertisement  SPONSORED VIDEO IT'S ALWAYS HCV LEASING SEASON Don’t get left out in the cold! Fill your vacancies with long-term, stable tenants, at any time of year. In this video, you’ll learn about the benefits of housing subsidy programs and what to do when a voucher holder contacts you … plus everything else you didn’t know to ask. WATCH VIDEO Congratulations to the following individual who earned a credential from the National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI). CAM: Certified Apartment Manager Steve Wood - Brookfield Properties Multifamily Frontline Leasing 1.0 With Lisa Trosien CAA 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14 BluSky Restoration Contractors in Rolling Meadows Sponsored by: The Liberty Group and CORT A new year brings new challenges! We've gone from waiting lists to having apartments available and in some cases, even concessions or incentives to get people to move in. With all of the virtual and self-guided tours that took place in the last couple of years, many Leasing Professionals may find themselves needing a refresher course in basic leasing techniques. Managers — you may also have had some new hires you haven't been able to fully train. You also may want to supplement your current training program with techniques from the top leasing educator in the country, Lisa Trosien. Lisa's courses for the National Apartment Association, apartment association affiliates, management companies and more consistently receive the highest scores for her presentation skills, content, cutting-edge information and most importantly, RESULTS. Here are some attendee comments from recent sessions: Lisa is absolutely incredible and has amazing ideas Her passion and commitment and expertise are unquestionable! Wish it had been longer! Fantastic. She is excellent. Relevant content. Easy to digest info. What a pro! Don't wait ... this session WILL SELL OUT. Sign yourself and/or team up today! Register here Advertisement  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by CSC ServiceWorks Build a Laundry Services Quote in less than 5 minutes! Our digital payment technology can be added to your existing machines Access real-time data to optimize your program – see how Offer an In-Unit Laundry Program without the headaches Our local teams of certified technicians take pride in your success CAA's New Credential Achievement Social Media Toolkit CAA Did you recently earn an NAA credential through the Chicagoland Apartment Association? Share it on social! Check out our new CAA Credential Achievement Social Media Toolkit to find social media content, hashtags, credential holder photo frames and more ideas for sharing your achievement online. Here is an example of what you'll find in our toolkit: It's official — I'm a Certified Apartment Supplier (CAS)! This credential from the National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) enhances the relationship between suppliers and their customers. The program coursework allowed me to learn the role and responsibilities of the apartment manager and how to build stronger relationships with these constituents. I'm excited for the future as I continue to build my career in the residential property management industry. #CAAPTS CAA Social Media Challenges — 3 Ways to Win! CAA Share a picture on social media for one of the challenges below and mention us (@CAAPTS on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn) with the hashtag #CAAPTS We'll re-share your post and enter you into a raffle to win a $25 gift card. One winner will be selected for each category below! New Credential Holder Photo Challenge Earning a credential is a huge achievement! We want to recognize our newest credential holders and celebrate education. Share a photo to celebrate recently earning a NAA credential. Here are some ideas: Headshot with a photo frame from the credential achievement social media toolkit Picture of yourself holding your certificate Picture of yourself at work with a caption about why you're proud to have earned a credential Challenge runs from January - December 2023 CAA Professional Development Photo Challenge Share a photo related to CAA's professional development programs. Here are some ideas: Selfie with a caption about why you're planning to attend a CAA webinar Picture with your colleagues attending an in-person seminar Picture of your newest hire from the CAA Career Center Challenge runs from January - August 2023 RPM Careers Week Photo Challenge Share a photo for Residential Property Management (RPM) Careers Week, which will take place between April 17-21. More details to come this spring! Challenge runs from April 17-21, 2023 Advertisement Advertisement .EDUCATION IN FOCUS Education Calendar CAA Blended CAM: Certified Apartment Manager (three days in-person and three online) Starts March 3 In-person days meet at: 557 W Randolph St Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60661 CAS: Certified Apartment Supplier Starts March 3 Virtual orientation and three days in person at the CAA Office Live Virtual: Certified Pool Operator (CPO) 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on April 19 AND 20, 2023 Member Roundtables (Peer-to-Peer) Free and available exclusively to CAA Management Company Members HR Roundtable 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22 Property Manager, APM & Leasing Roundtable 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23 Sponsored by: The Liberty Group Regional Roundtable 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 23 Sponsored by: Rent. View the complete 2023 Roundtable Schedule Associate Members — There are still HR roundtable sponsorships available. Learn more about how to share your message with this audience here. Advertisement .CAREER CENTER Job Title Location Automotive Maintenance Technician Matteson, IL Maintenance Supervisor-2nd shift Darien, IL Maintenance Supervisor Berwyn, IL For a complete list of job postings, click here. Advertisement Make your community stand out. Xfinity Communities can help transform your property into a smart, connected community. Attract residents by delivering the Internet they need and the entertainment they’ll love. LEARN MORE .INDUSTRY NEWS Glass Facade Apartment Building Plan Was Too Modern for Old Town Neighbors, So Developers Overhaul Design Block Club Chicago A developer showed off new plans to replace a pair of two-flats near the Sedgwick Brown Line station after neighbors rejected a previous design, saying an apartment building with a glass facade was too modern for Old Town. Developer Danny Xin, who owns the two-flats at 1449 and 1453 N. Sedgwick Ave., is looking to redevelop the homes into a single, five-story apartment building. He is trying to get a zoning change that would make the project possible. READ MORE Chicago Rents Are Still High, for Now Axios Rent is still getting pricier in Chicago, but renters are faring better here than in much of the U.S. In the fourth quarter of 2022, the average asking rent in Chicago was $1,830, up 8.2% from a year earlier, per economic research firm Moody's Analytics. READ MORE Residents, Advocates Push for Changes at CHA building in South Lawndale WGN-TV The 17-story Albany Terrace apartments have been part of the South Lawndale community for nearly 50 years, and the seniors who live in the public housing building are sounding the alarm about what they call deplorable living conditions inside. READ MORE Developers Scrap Plans for West Loop Hotel, Shift to a 41-Story Apartment Building Block Club Chicago A West Loop site that was supposed to be a hotel could instead be used for a high-rise apartment building under a new developer's pitch. The Standard Hotel was supposed to bring 250 rooms, a fitness center, event space, and multiple restaurants and bars to 1234 W. Randolph St., all funded through real estate crowdfunding platform Prodigy. READ MORE Chicago Calls on the World's Best to Design Infill Housing on Its Thousands of Empty Lots Dwell "The City of Chicago owns more than 10,000 vacant lots," says Marisa Novara, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Housing. The city's 2021 architecture biennial reimagined many of them with public works projects, some of which were temporary installations. Now, though, the Chicago Architecture Center is determined to take advantage of the remainder, for good. 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