Posts by Sarah Chezbro
HUD Changes ESA Enforcement Posture, but Housing Laws Remain in Effect
HUD has changed how it will enforce complaints involving emotional support animals (ESAs), but the underlying housing laws have not changed. While HUD has withdrawn prior guidance and narrowed the…
Read MoreTAA Member Alert: TDHCA Finalizes PRWORA Citizenship Verification Rule, Extends Effective Date to October 1
TDHCA has adopted new rules implementing the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) citizenship verification requirement for HOME, HOME-ARP Rental and NHTF-assisted properties. Also, at…
Read MoreUnlocking Doors: A Series That Showed What’s Possible in Multifamily
Over the course of this season, Unlocking Doors has done exactly what its name promises—opened doors into the Texas rental housing industry and, more importantly, into the real stories behind…
Read MoreTurning Units, Not Budgets: Smarter Maintenance Strategies That Save Money
Author: Jason Fein, SVP of Maintenance at Windsor Communities If you’ve managed apartments for any amount of time, you already know that turnover maintenance is one of the biggest controllable…
Read MoreUnlocking Doors: Dani Brown on Building Careers Through Change and Opportunity
In this episode of Unlocking Doors, Dani Brown of Weidner shares a career journey that highlights one of the multifamily industry’s greatest strengths: the ability to develop leaders from diverse…
Read MoreUnlocking Doors: Investing in the Future of Maintenance with Coby Racine
One of the greatest challenges facing the Texas rental housing industry is attracting and developing skilled maintenance talent. In this episode of Unlocking Doors, we hear a story that speaks directly…
Read MoreUnlocking Doors: From Leasing Assistant to COO with Danny Perea
Unlocking Doors is a podcast dedicated to exploring career growth and advancement in the Texas rental housing industry. Each episode highlights the diverse opportunities within multifamily, the unique paths professionals have…
Read MoreUnlocking Doors: Developing Next-Generation Leadership with Makenna Caffey
One of the most powerful things about the Texas rental housing industry is the speed at which talent can grow when given the opportunity. In this episode of Unlocking Doors, Makenna…
Read MoreUnlocking Doors: Leadership, Mentorship, and Industry Impact | Derek DeVries on Building a Career in Multifamily
In this episode of Unlocking Doors, Derek DeVries of Redux Construction shares a story that will resonate deeply with those already in the Texas rental housing industry. Derek’s story demonstrates that diverse…
Read More2026 Primary Election Recap
The 2026 Primary Election passed us with only a few surprises to be spoken of. Governor Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows all handily held onto their…
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Budget for ONE Conference, April 27-29, in San Antonio!