Last month, Pillow Talk explored the external aspect of advocacy: “The Ask.” This month, we turn inward and consider personal investment in advocacy. Unlike realtors, doctors, and lawyers who personally join their respective professional trade associations, AATC members are... Continue Reading
My current and former AATC colleagues know if they ask me a question, bring a snack because they will listen to my answer for hours! I get paid to talk—it’s what I do! Alexandra Rohloff can confirm!! Asking is one of the most challenging aspects of advocacy. The June 2023 Pillow Talk... Continue Reading
Let’s be honest; some residents are easier to deal with than others. Like all interpersonal interactions, our personalities align well with specific types of individuals and clash with others. There are days it is hard to be a professional as we all deal with challenging residents.... Continue Reading
Source: Texas Apartment Association The Texas Supreme Court will not renew its Emergency Order setting additional rules and procedures for eviction hearings. Variations of this Emergency Order have been in place following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic three years ago. The current... Continue Reading
Advocacy is my vocation; fishing is my avocation! I love to fish. Ponds, rivers, lakes; freshwater, saltwater; bays, streams, inlets; cane poles and corks; rods and reels; boats and waders; offshore or from the bank; trot lines and nets—you name it! I have fished in a variety of waters,... Continue Reading
In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, Scarecrow, and Tin Man are walking through a dark forest when their fears grab hold of them. Tin Man imagines lions and tigers, and bears. Dorothy adds an “Oh, my” for effect! Then, in unison, they repeatedly chant, “Lions and tigers and bears, oh... Continue Reading
Pillow Talk this year explores personal advocacy: the opportunities, importance, and impact of AATC member involvement. Last month, we looked at collective advocacy: our AATC PAC. This month, we will discuss meetings with government officials. When it comes to advocacy, AATC members need to let... Continue Reading
Guests increase on our properties during the summer. Whether it is family and friends visiting or children spending time with parents, individuals not listed as leaseholders or occupants on the TAA Lease live on our properties. Therefore, before the busy summer vacation season begins, now is the... Continue Reading
AATC Visits Washington, DC At the end of March, AATC representatives visited Washington, DC, to meet with our respective representatives in both houses of Congress. We were part of a larger delegation that was organized by the National Apartment Association (NAA) as part of their annual... Continue Reading
In March AATC members went to Austin to visit with our State Legislators to discuss some of the more important issues that are impacting our industry. There were three important bills that AATC and TAA are supporting, which we discussed with our local State Representatives, that are worth... Continue Reading
Influencer. If I had known influencer was a career option when I was at Baylor in the 1900s, I still would have barely made the C honor roll, but I might have gone into a different line of work. Imagine Pillow Talk as a blog, and Perry Pillow a major influencer! All kidding aside, advocacy... Continue Reading
Just a reminder, this article does not provide legal advice. If you need fair housing or other operational legal advice, contact one of AATC’s member attorneys (https://www.aatcnet.org/legal-services-program). The United States Department of Housing and Urban Developed (HUD) designates... Continue Reading
