ABODE October 2023 by HAA Publishing

October 2023

Hear from HAA PAC endorsed mayoral candidate John Whitmire, learn about state constitutional amendments and more.

Plus, the HAF Chili Fest is here and H-Town Proud!

VOTES LOCAL

ABODE THE HOUSTON APARTMENT ASSOCIATION MAGAZINE www.haaonline.org

October 2023

ON THE COVER

Houston Votes Local –

Support the candidates who support the apartment industry and its suppliers by voting and advocating locally. Hear from HAA PAC endorsed mayoral candidate John Whitmire, learn about state constitutional amendments and more.

Plus, the HAF Chili Fest is here and H-Town Proud! See Page 18 details.

FEATURES & PHOTOS

30 Coming Home – Meet HAA PAC endorsed candidate and Texas Senator John Whitmire.

54 On the Scene – Photos from the HAA PAC Luncheon.

38 HAA PAC Endorsements – The HAA PAC supports these candidates in the November election.

40 Amending the State Constitution –This year, legislators have suggested 14 amendments for you to consider when you vote in next months election.

42 Providing an Entryway – HAAchosen charity Shelter to Shutters transitions to Entryway, expanding services.

48 On Site with ABODE – Take a closer look at two more HAA Honors Award winning properties.

50 On the Scene – Photos from the Take 5 Business Exchange.

56 On the Scene – Photos from the NEXT Summer Social.

28 On the Road – Photos from the Woodlands and Lake Jackson Region meetings.

COLUMNS & MONTHLY UPDATES

7 President’s Corner – Clutch City is coming in HOT!

8 Patron of the Month – Meet and support FSI Construction Inc.

9 Legislative Update – Learn more about political issues affecting the Houston multifamily industry.

11 It’s The Law – Things to think about with video doorbells.

14 Resident Relations – A resident disputes charges at move out.

20 Calendar – HAA’s schedule of events for the coming months.

26 NAA Update – Scotus to decide whether to hear NY rent control cases.

58 Welcome Mat – Find out about the newest HAA members.

60 Go-Getters – Branch out your membership!

62 The Ambassador ONE Society – The Ambassadors make connections.

66 Portfolio Changes – Property updates from our members.

67 In the News – News and updates from HAA members.

70 Index of Advertisers – See the supplier members who support this publication.

71 MarketLine – The latest area market numbers.

72 BackPage – News from around the community.

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Cover image of Houston City Hall by Tomas Sereda, iStock by Getty Images.

OFFICERS AND ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP

LOYAL PROFFITT

Vice President at Large

East

RYAN TERRELL

Vice President at Large

West

QUINTINA WILLIS

Vice President at Large

North

TRACIE YODER Vice President at Large

South

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mack Armstrong

Julie Batche

Kristen Becker

John Boriack

Jill Bounds

Kyle Brown

Tina Cavaco

Terri Clifton

Michelle Croasmun

Deborah DeRouen

Derek DeVries

Scott Douglas

Gina Erwin

Tamara Foster

Melissa Friend

Diane Gilbert

Monica Gracia

Stephanie Graves

Elizabeth Castro Gray

Manu Gupta

Clay Hicks

Deborah Holcombe

Karen Hefner

Debbie Kelm

Crystal Jackson

Jacob Kunath

Barby Lake

David Lindley

Betsy Marshall

Joe Melton

Kristin McLaughlin

Candis Mohr

Katy Myrick

Carlos Neto

Jenifer Paneral

Angelee Kumar Parikh

Mark Park

Velissa Parmer

Michelle Pawelek

Loyal Proffitt

Christy Rodriguez

Joseph Rodriguez

Kelly Scott

Ingrid Schultz

Corri Smith

Penny Sprang

Kelley Suess

Debbie Sulzer

Blaise Spitaleri

Ryan Terrell

Starla Turnbo

Richard Wall

Shelley Watson

Richard Whatcott

Quintina Willis

Tracie Yoder

DIRECTORS EMERITUS

Josh Allen

Ken Bohan

Gary Blumberg

Kathy Clem

Jack Dinerstein

Jenard Gross

Darlene Guidry

Alison Hall

David Hargrove

Larry Hill

Stacy Hunt

Hap Hunnicutt

David Jones

Mel Kieke

Mike Koch

Dick LaMarche

Cesar Lima

Tim Myers

P David Onanian

Jackie Rhone

John Ridgway

Kim Small

Eileen Subinsky

Steve Sweet

Kirk Tate

Suan Tinsley

H J Tollett, Jr.

Pat Tollett

Vic Vacek, Jr.

Beth Van Winkle

Jerry Winograd

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

Susan Alvarado

Jeff Blevins

Michelle Bridges

Israel Garza

Billy Griffin

Valerie Lacy

Stacy Lastovica

Mary Lawler

Laura Lestus

Bruce McClenny

Monica Morales

Dean O’Kelley

Tony Whitaker

GENERAL COUNSEL EMERITUS

Joe Bax

CHRISTY RODRIGUEZ

Immediate Past President

HONORARY

LIFE MEMBERS

Claude Arnold

Kenn Brown

Tina Cavaco

Terri Clifton

Kevin Fenn

Diane Gilbert

Anita Harrison

Dwayne Henson

Mike Koch

Merry Mount

Monette Reynolds

Sherry Stevenson

Kirk Tate

Suan Tinsley

Sonny Unverzagt

Del Walmsley

Nancé Wells

H.P. Paul Young

Jeanne Marie

Zublin Dicks

PATRON MEMBERS

1961 CSC ServiceWorks

1968

Century A/C Supply

1978

Houston Planned Energy Systems

1982

Cotton Commercial USA Inc.

1984

AAA Plumbers

1985

Gemstar Construction Development

1986

Craven Carpet

1987

Dixie Carpet Installations

1993

Hire Priority Staffing & Executive Search

1994

Camp Construction Services

1997

Apartments.com

1999

FSI Construction Inc.

PRODUCT SERVICE COUNCIL OFFICERS

CANDIS MOHR, CAS President AAA Plumbers

JOSEPH RODRIGUEZ, CAS Vice President Greenlogic Lighting & Electric

DEBORAH DEROUEN, CAS Secretary

BLAISE SPITALERI, CAS Treasurer

Gemstar Construction Development

DEREK DEVRIES, CAS Immediate Past President

Epic Multifamily Construction

Susan Alvarado, CAS Century A/C Supply

Chris Bell, CAS, Greenlogic Lighting & Electric

Marivel Bownds, CAS, Valet Living

Tammy Broadway, CAS American Fire Systems

Shaun Callaway, CAS, Earthworks

Neal Conant, CAS, Gemstar

Construction Development

Sean Cunningham, CAS, Flooring Warehouse

Deborah Derouen, CAS

Derek DeVries, CAS, Epic Multifamily

Construction

Marcelino “Tito" Estrada, CAS One Source

Realty Advisors

Giovanna Gone, CAS, Century A/C Supply

Dan James, CAS, Redevelopment Services

Amanda Kelly, CAS, Brandt Electrical A/C & Heating Services

Debra Knight, CAS, Comm-Fit

Stephanie Krop, CASe, Poolsure

Liz Levins, CAS, Gemstar Construction Development

Jim Martensen, CAS

Epic Multifamily

Construction

Candis Mohr, CAS, AAA Plumbers

Tracey Moore, CAS, Flooring Warehouse

Karen Nelsen, CAS ALN Apartment

Data

Matthew Nunn, CAS, Capital Construction

Doug Oehl, CAS, Flooring Warehouse

Arely Pena, CAS

The Liberty Group

Nikki Sekunda, CAS, The Liberty Group

Joseph Rodriguez, CAS, Greenlogic Lighting & Electric

Blaise Spitaleri, CAS, Gemstar Construction Development

Amber Whitaker, CAS FSI Construction

STEPHANIE GRAVES President SHELLEY WATSON Secretary/Treasurer GINA ERWIN President-Elect

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HOWARD BOOKSTAFF General Counsel CASEY WATTS MORGAN CEO PRODUCT SERVICE COUNCIL MEMBERS

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Chief Executive Officer and Publisher

CASEY WATTS MORGAN, MPP cmorgan@haaonline.org

EDITORIAL AND DESIGN STAFF

Director of Publications and Design DEBORAH NIX dnix@haaonline.org

Communications Manager MADISON O’BAR mobar@haaonline.org

ADVERTISING

Vice President of Membership and Marketing

AMANDA SHERBONDY, CAE asherbondy@haaonline.org

CONTRIBUTING STAFF

Chief Operating Officer SUSAN HINKLEY, CAE shinkley@haaonline.org

Vice President of Government Affairs BRADLEY PEPPER bpepper@haaonline.org

Chief Financial Officer TREY WIMBERLY, CPA twimberly@haaonline.org

Vice President of Education and Outreach LAUREN TURNER, CAE, CMP lturner@haaonline.org

Director of Resident Relations MATILDE LUNA mluna@haaonline.org

Director of Events and Meetings LAUREN RAGIN, CMP lragin@haaonline.org

Director of Rental Credit Reporting TINA DEFIORE tdefiore@haaonline.org

Membership and Marketing Manager KAYLON NEWCOMB knewcomb@haaonline.org

Education & Outreach Manager CINDY DE LA RIVA cdelariva@haaonline.org Director of IT WILL ALFARO walfaro@haaonline.org

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HOUSTON APARTMENT ASSOCIATION COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE CHAIR

Executive

Nominating

Fair Housing

Ethics

Finance

ByLaws

Past Presidents Council

Multifamily Fire

Safety Alliance

Legislative

Political Action

Golf

Century Club

Strategic Outreach

Education Advisory

Leadership Development

Community Outreach

Product Service Council

Expo Exhibitor

Membership

Ambassador ONE Society

Independent Owners

Connection

Resident Relations A

Resident Relations B

Stephanie Graves

Christy Rodriguez

Mack Armstrong

Michelle Pawelek

Gary Blumberg

Kyle Brown

Kathy Clem

Elizabeth Castro-Gray

Gina Erwin

Stacy Hunt

Starla Turnbo

Blaise Spitaleri

Shelley Watson

Betsy Marshall

Lindsay Torres-Smith

Kyle Brown

Joe Melton

Candis Mohr

Joey Rodriguez

Monica Gracia

Matt Nunn

Liz Levins

Blaise Spitaleri

Elizabeth Castro-Gray

Diane Totten

Jana Gragg

Resident Relations Appeals Darlene Guidry

HAF Fundraiser

Stephanie Krop

Brandon Coleman

NEXT Monica Morales

Property Awards

Susan Alvarado

Norma Alvear

Diane Gilbert

STAFF ADVISOR

Casey Morgan

Bradley Pepper

Lauren Turner

Susan Hinkley

Amanda Sherbondy

Matti Luna

Lauren Ragin

Tina DeFiore

HOUSTON APARTMENT ASSOCIATION MISSION AND VISION: HAA is the leading advocate, resource and community partner for quality rental housing providers in the Houston and surrounding area. HAA develops leadership in the multifamily industry by engaging broadly diverse membership, embracing effective technology and advocating for a geographically inclusive association. ABODE IS THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE HOUSTON APARTMENT ASSOCIATION serving the multihousing industry in Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Waller and Wharton counties.

ABODE, OCTOBER 2023, VOLUME 46, ISSUE 10

ABODE (USPS 024-962) is published monthly by the Houston Multi Housing Corporation. Publishing, editorial and advertising offices are located at 4810 Westway Park Blvd., Houston, Texas 77041. Telephone 713-595-0300. The $50 annual ABODE subscription rate is included in all member dues and additional subscriptions are available. The annual subscription rate is $50 for members, $65 for non-members. Advertising rates are available upon request. Contributed material does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Houston Apartment Association. Copyright © 2023 by HAA. Periodicals Postage Paid at Houston, Texas.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to ABODE, 4810 Westway Park Blvd., Houston, Texas 77041.

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SPONSOR MEMBERS

These companies have generously supported the Houston Apartment Association with their sponsor membership Please give them careful consideration, whenever possible, in your business.

1st United Construction LLC

3BeeGuys Bee Removal

5 Star Plumbing Houston

A&A Fence & Iron

A1 Appliance Plug

AAA Staffing Ltd

AAdvantage Laundry Systems

ABC Supply

ACM Contractors of Texas

ACT Security Group

Action Buggies

Action Window Coverings Inc

Adobe Floors Inc

Advanced Building Supply LLC

Adventure Playground Systems Inc

Advocate Construction Inc

Alcaraz Lawn Care

Alexander-Rose Associates Inc

All American Mailboxes of Houston Inc

All Dry Service

Allen Lockers

ALN Apartment Data

Alpha Patrol Officer

Ambassador Services LLC

America Outdoor Furniture

American Fire Protection Group

American Fire Systems Inc

American Platinum Builders

AmRent

Andrews Myers PC

Apartment Lines

Apex Multifamily

AppFolio

Arborworks TX

ASAP Personnel Inc

Assurance Electric LLC

Asurety Dryer Vent & Fireplace Inspections

Atlantis Exterior Cleaning

Atom4 Security Camera

AZP Multifamily

B&G Construction

Belfor Property Restoration

Bell’s Laundries

Bettencourt Tax Advisors LLC

BGE Inc/aka Brown & Gay Engineers Inc

Bio-One Houston South

BioTechs Crime & Trauma

Scene Cleaning

Blue HERON Technologies LLC

Blue Marlin Maintenance & Services

Blue Star Security LLC

BluSky Restoration Contractors

Brady Chapman Holland & Assoc

Brandt Adjusting Service LLC

Brokerology Properties

Brown & Brown Lone Star Insurance Agency Inc

BSI

C3 Building Solutions

Cano Electric Inc

Capital Disaster Solutions

Capital Security Solutions

Cast Iron Construction and Remodeling LLC

Centex Construction

Century Fire Protection Houston

CEP Construction Services LLC

Certified Apartment Staffing

CFI Group

Chadwell Supply

Chicago Title Commercial Division

Citi Fence & Concrete

City Pups

City Wide Facility SolutionsHouston West

Classic Same Day Blinds

Clean & Green Solutions

CNM Project Management LLC

CoAdvantage

Code Red Security Systems PLLC

Cody’s Wrecker Service

Comfort Systems USA

(South Central) Inc

Comiskey Capital Insurance Agency Inc

Commercial Fire Protection

Community Roofing Texas Contractors Inc

Contratista Direct

Core 24/7 Restoration & Construction

Core By KHI Restoration

Core Multifamily Fabrication

CRE Business Solutions LLC

Cromatik LLC

Crowned Eagle Construction

CSC Serviceworks

CWC Renovation Inc

Cypress Landscaping & Irrigation Inc

D&G Quality Roofing Inc

D&M Roofing

DeNyse Companies

Designs by Holmes

DNM Contracting Inc

DoodyCalls

Double Oak Erosion

Dryer Vent Wizard

EDT Construction

Embark Services

Emersyn Electrical Services LLC

Encore Services TX, LLC

EnviroSmart Multifamily

Pest Solutions

Epic Air Conditioning

Epic Multifamily Construction

Exo Edge

Fantastic Floors

FASTSIGNS Missouri City

Featherston Sign Partners

FFH Inc DBA Liberty Builders

Fiat Construction LLC

Fidus Construction Services

Finish Factory Inc

Fire Reconstruction Inc

Flavor Finish Resurfacing

Fortified General Contractors

Foxen

Frontier Waste Solutions

fun abounds

Gambit Construction

Gateman Inc

Get It Done Cleaning Service LLC

Gifford Roofing

Giordano Construction Inc

Go-Staff Inc

Graphic Stylus Promotional Products

GRASSA Construction

Great American Business Products

Green City Security LLC

Green Garbology

Greenlogic Lighting & Electric

Grindstone General Contracting

GT Security Solutions

Guardian Gutters

Gulf Storm Roofing and Construction

Gulf-Tex Roofing & Services

Halo Doors Inc

Hamilton-Steele Outdoor Accents

Hartland Roofing & Construction

Hell N High Water Construction

Higginbotham

Hive Technology

Homeland Protective Services Inc

Hoover Slovacek LLP

Hut Services LLC

Ideal Towing

Infinity Power Partners

Infinity Roofing & Restoration

Innovative Roofing Company Inc

Insgroup

Iris MF LLC

J.P. Morin Company LLC

JAK Environmental LLC

Jenkins Restorations

Johnstone Supply

Jonah Digital Agency

Kathy Andrews Interiors

Keylo Painting & Construction

KONE

Leah McVeigh Design and Consulting

Ledge Lounger

Lee & Barrier Builders LLC

LGC Builders LLC

Lights Out Production Company

Lincoln Jacob Construction

Lithotech Printed Products/ Forms Center

Long Point Roofing

Lopez Carpet Care & Painting

LSR Multifamily

LVL Up Remodeling

Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping Inc

Mandalay Construction LLC

Marchand Lighting

Masonry Solutions Inc

Matrix Construction Services

McMahan's Flooring Inc

Merk Electric Co

Mohawk Industries

Monge Contracting Group

Montana Pavement Group LLC

MPS Direct

MRI Software

Mueller Water Conditioning Inc

MVI Construction

MX2 Commercial Paving

National Renovations LLC -

DBA Repipe Specialists Inc

NEI General Contracting

Nelson Painting and Construction

Norman Roofing and Construction

NorthMarq Capital

On Duty Tree and Landscape

On Site Towing LLC

OnCall Patrol LLC DBA

Parking Pass.Com

Outdoor Elements

Over the Top Roofing and Remodeling

Pace Mechanical Services LLC

Pack It Movers

Parking Management Company/

PMC Towing

Pasadena Insurance Agency Inc

Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Houston

PCS Creative Surface LLC

Power Services of Texas

Precision Safe Sidewalks LLC

Pro Kleen Exterior Services

Pro-Tex Contracting Group

Professional Resurface LLC

Property Guardians

Protos Security

Pura Flo Corporation

PuroClean

Quatro Tax LLC

Qwikkit

RAM Construction

Ram Jack Foundation Solutions

Real Floors Inc

Redevelopment Services

Reliable Roofing of Texas Inc

Reliant

RENCON

Rent Debt Automated Collection Services Inc

Rent.

Resia Construction LLC

Resident IQ

Restoration 1 of Central Houston

Revelation Windows & Doors

REVS (Refuel Electric

Vehicle Solutions)

Roadrunner Restoration Company LLC

Roosevelt General Contracting

Roto-Rooter Services Co

Rotolo Consultants Inc (RCI)

RTC Restoration & Glass Inc

SafeRent Solutions

Saifee Signs & Graphics

Saint Clair & Sons Inc

Santos Contracting LLC

Scoop Troop HTX

SEAL Security Solutions LLC

Secure Insurance

Sergeant Fifty-Five Insurance

ServiceMaster Recovery Management

SERVPRO of Cypress

Sherwin Williams

Shipman Fire Protection

Sign-Ups & Banners

Signal of Houston

Smart City Locating

Snappt

South Central Electric LLC

Southern Exposure

Landscaping LLC

Sprout Marketing

State Patrol Services LLC

Steward Trash Valet Service

Stormwater Professionals Group

Strata Roofing and Construction LLC

Strategic Protection Solutions

Structural Concrete Systems LLC

Sunny Pressure Washing LLC

Surface Experts

Sutton AC Contractors LLC

Swain & Baldwin Insurance & Risk Management

Texas Apartment Pool Services

Texas Concrete Professional Company

Texas Engineered Roofing & General Contracting

Texas Southwest Floors Inc

Texas Window Cleaning Co Inc

The Ambrose Group

The Apartments Concierge

The Dick Law Firm

The Legends Group LLC

The Liberty Group

The Window Source of Houston

Threshold Agency LLC

TradeCon Industries

Two Brothers Foundation Repair

United Protective Services

Urban Design Constructors

Urban Value Corner Store

USA Heroes Coalition dba USA

Real Estate Professionals (USAREP)

USA Patrol Division

Valet Living

VBM Waste LLC

Vima Decor

WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems

Watermark Restoration and Construction

Webb Pest Control

Whitmans Contracting and Roofing

Wilsonart LLC

WorldVue

XXL Construction Inc

Letter from the President

By STEPHANIE GRAVES, CAPS, CAM, IROP, 2023 HAA President

CLUTCH CITY IS COMING IN HOT THIS MONTH – AND I DON’T JUST MEAN THE WEATHER. WE HAVE A LOT OF REPRESENTING TO DO AS HOUSTONIANS WITH ELECTIONS NEARING, ONE OF HAA’S BIGGEST EVENTS OF THE YEAR THIS MONTH AND THE WORLD SERIES BEING UP AT BAT. WE ALL LOVE THIS CITY – SO WE HAVE TO SHOW UP WHEN IT NEEDS US THE MOST!

It is a crazy season of life we are all in right now, and I’m not referring to fall. Budget deadlines are close, maintenance crews are tired and we are all counting down the days until the holidays. Work is hard and it can be hard to ask for help, but remember that it's a sign of strength to acknowledge that you don't have all the answers. Don't be afraid to seek support from those around you – it can be incredibly empowering.

One of this association’s benefits is that we have so many talented and tenured members to help you figure out any questions you may have. So, you should be taking advantage of this resource, especially in this busy season we call life! No matter what you dealt with yesterday, no matter the challenges you face today and the obstacles that await you tomorrow, remember you are a superhero inside! Sometimes we see your cape and sometimes we don’t, either way you know that you are always capable, resilient and you can do this! We are capable of whatever we believe we are capable of, and I believe we are capable of getting through the three more months left in this glorious year (and I will love every one of them even if it doesn’t always look like it)!

Vote Local!

Not only are we resilient, but so is this great city we live in – and Houston needs us! The general election is coming up on November 7, and HAA needs to show up and show out to vote! No matter who you vote for, you should be voting to make not only your voice, but this industry’s voice, heard! You can flip to Page 30 to read more about the HAA Political Action Committee endorsed candidate Senator John Whitmire. You can also find important information on the 2023 general election including all of the HAA PAC endorsements on Page 38.

H-Town is HOT!

If it was up to me, I would vote that every HAA member has to attend the hottest event of the year – the H-Town Chili Fest! Members will be H-Town CHILI’n at this year’s event and we can’t wait to share our love for Houston with everyone! Mark your calendars for October 21. And if you think you can battle it out with the best chili-makers in the industry, make sure to sign up for the Chili Cook-off contest. You can find more details and information on Page 19.

Houston is up to bat this month – let’s hit a home run!

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These companies have generously supported the Houston Apartment Association with their patron membership. Please give them careful consideration, whenever possible, in your business.

October Patron of the Month

Houston Planned Energy Systems

HAA Member since 1978

Cotton Commercial USA Inc.

HAA Member since 1982

Hire Priority Staffing & Executive Search

HAA Member since 1993

CSC ServiceWorks

HAA Member since 1961

Craven Carpet

HAA Member since 1986

Camp Construction Services

HAA Member since 1994

Apartments.com

HAA Member since 1997

Gemstar Construction Development Inc.

HAA Member since 1985

AAA Plumbers

HAA Member since 1984

FSI Construction Inc.

HAA Member since 1999

Dixie Carpet Installations

HAA Member since 1987

Century A/C Supply

HAA Member since 1968

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By GINA ERWIN, HAA Legislative Chair, with BRADLEY PEPPER, Vice President of Government

ELECTION SEASON

IN THIS

WORLD, nothing is certain but death and taxes … and elections. As happens every November in one way or another, we will hold elections next month.

While this year will not be nearly as hyped up and focused on as next year – when we will vote on who occupies the White House, all members of Congress, a third of the Senate, State Senators, State Representatives, County Commissioners, JPs and Constables, etc. – this year is important for those of us that live and/or work in the City of Houston.

If you are not already aware that the City of Houston is holding a major election, you will be soon. You will be inundated by ads on social media, radio, television, yard signs and 4 by 8’s, as well as in your mailbox. This will be the first full city election since 2019.

All elected positions at City Hall, including Mayor, Controller and all 16 council seats will be on the ballot on November 7.

With Mayor Sylvester Turner, Controller Chris Brown and six current council members term limited, there will be a minimum of eight new faces at City Hall who will begin their first terms in January. The remaining 10 incumbent council members are all seeking reelection.

With the City of Houston switching from twoyear terms to four-year terms for the 2015 election, this election has generated pent-up interest because there are eight open seats and potential candidates have had to wait four years to run instead of just two. As a result, 79 people have filed for these positions.

Due to the sheer numbers of candidates in some of these races, we can expect runoffs in up to half if not more of these races. The runoffs will occur in the second or third week of December.

The HAA PAC has met and screened candidates throughout the year in preparation for this election. We have made endorsements and contributions to pro-housing candidates in a majority of the races. You can see the HAA PAC endorsements on Page 38.

While this election will not receive the same fanfare as what we can expect throughout 2024, this election is important. The decisions made at City Hall and throughout city departments can have a direct impact on the industry and keeping housing affordable. With the uncertainty in leadership that we have seen in Harris County, it is critical that we elect the most qualified, prohousing candidates in November and December.

Propositions A and B on the Ballot

In addition to the candidates on the ballot, the city elections will also include two propositions.

If approved by voters, Proposition A would amend Houston’s charter to allow any three council members to join together to place an item on the council’s weekly agenda. Currently, the mayor has almost full control in determining the agenda, including the ability to block measures that are being pushed by council members.

The charter already allows three council members to call a special meeting and set the agenda, but the tactic is rarely used.

Proposition B would require Houston to withdraw from any regional planning group without a proportional voting structure based on population size.

This is targeted specifically to the HoustonGalveston Area Council which covers 13 counties and consists of around 100 local governments, which include cities, counties and school districts. It plays a large role in distributing federal and state funds for key projects like flood protection, workforce development and largescale infrastructure.

Currently, the City of Houston makes up 20% or more of the population represented on the HGAC board, but only has two seats out of 37.

Proponents of the Proposition contend that the intention of this is not to have the City withdraw from the council, but rather to ensure equitable representation for the city to ensure that Houston receives the resources it needs to flood mitigation, transportation, etc.

Other Ballot Measures

If you do not live in the City of Houston or another municipality with a November election, you will still have a ballot to vote on next month. The State of Texas has 14 amendments to the constitution that will be on the ballot (see Page 40 for more information on the amendments). These propositions cover a variety of topics from the abolition of the office of county treasurer in Galveston County to creating a centennial parks conservation fund to create and maintain state parks.

Most important to us, however, is Proposition 4 – the largest property tax cut in the history of Texas. Which includes increasing the school tax homestead exemption from $40,000 to $100,000, as well as several novel new concepts, including a new appraisal cap of 20% for non-homestead properties that are appraised at less than $5 million, as well as adding elected positions to Central Appraisal Districts (CAD).

Voting Information

Early voting begins on October 23 and runs through November 3, with Election Day on November 7. The deadline to register to vote in the election is Oct. 10, and Oct. 27 is the last date that voters can apply for a mail ballot.

If you live in Harris County, you can vote at any of the early voting locations during early voting. In addition, all Election Day polling locations are open to all eligible voters in Harris County. That means you can vote at any polling location across the county on Election Day.

If you have a regulatory problem or question, call the HAA main line at 713-595-0300 and ask for Government Affairs. If a particular code requirement or issue concerns you, let us know by emailing Bradley at bpepper@haaonline.org.

Legislative Update

Affairs

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The second most wonderful time of the year is here.

VIDEO DOORBELLS

Things to think about.

VIDEO DOORBELL DEVICES have received a lot of attention in our industry. Residents seem to want them. Owners seem to have some concerns regarding what a property might look like if all doors are adorned with cameras.

With the increasing technology available to our communities, it seems to be the natural course of action that video doorbell cameras and other similar devices are coming. Are you prepared for the issues they might present?

Owner concerns seem to be with respect to security and privacy issues. Let’s take a look at the things you might want to consider when determining whether residents should be able to have video doorbells outside their units.

Is a doorbell camera a “security device” required to be installed under the Texas Property Code?

Subchapter D of Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code is the Security Devices subchapter. Pursuant to section 92.153(a) a unit must be equipped with: (i) a window latch on each exterior window; (ii) a doorknob lock or keyed dead bolt on each exterior door; (iii) a sliding door pin lock on each exterior sliding glass door; (iv) a sliding door handle latch or a sliding door security bar on each exterior sliding glass door; and (v) a keyless bolting device and a door viewer on each exterior door.

A requirement for a door viewer is probably the closest the security devices requirements are to a video doorbell camera. However, a video doorbell, or a doorbell camera or similar device, is not a required security device under Texas law. Therefore, the issues relating to the authorization for and installation of any type of video doorbell or doorbell camera is between the owner and resident.

What does the TAA lease say regarding video doorbells and cameras?

Section 20.2 of the TAA lease provides that,

unless authorized by law or by the owner in writing, the resident must not perform any repairs, painting, wallpaper, carpeting, electrical changes, or otherwise alter the owner’s property. This section also provides that no alarm systems, cameras, video or other doorbells are permitted unless required by law or the Owner has consented in writing.

In light of these provisions, the resident is restricted from making electrical changes, altering the property or installing alarm systems, cameras, video or other doorbells unless the resident has received the owner’s written consent. Consequently, it is up to the resident to request consent and it is up to the owner to determine whether or not to provide the requisite consent. This allows the owner to place conditions on its consent, such as requiring the resident to sign a lease addendum under which the resident agrees to the terms of installation and use of the doorbell.

What are the relevant security concerns when a resident requests consent to install a video doorbell?

Most likely, the resident is making a request to install a video doorbell or doorbell camera because the resident feels that this device provides some degree of comfort and security to the resident. The doorbell camera can be used to tell a resident who is at the door, when a package is delivered, or the identity of someone who knocked on a door, put notes on a door or

vandalized a door. The resident may also believe that the camera may be an important piece of evidence to catch someone who was at the front door to commit a criminal act.

Section 19 of the TAA lease provides that, unless otherwise required by law, the owner is not liable to the resident for certain types of criminal activity including theft, burglary, vandalism or other crimes. This section also

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Counsel

Hoover Slovacek

, HAA General

provides that the resident agrees that the resident will not rely upon any security measures taken by the owner for personal security, the owner is not required to provide any private security services and no security devices or measures on the property are fail-safe. The resident also acknowledges that, even if an alarm is provided, it is a mechanical device that can malfunction.

Although an owner is not required to consent to the resident’s installation of a doorbell camera, will there be fallout from an owner refusing consent? Will the resident be able to claim the owner’s failure to provide consent somehow jeopardize the resident’s ability to have the comfort and security the resident believes a doorbell camera provides? The answer to these questions may depend upon the circumstances surrounding any particular situation; however, the owner should realize this may be a concern.

What can an owner do to minimize security-related concerns with video doorbells?

If an owner allows a resident to install a video doorbell or doorbell camera, the owner

can require the resident to sign a lease addendum under which the resident can acknowledge and agree to certain things.

To address security-related concerns, this addendum may include the following:

• The resident acknowledges that the video doorbell is a mechanical device that can malfunction, be rendered inoperable or be circumvented by someone with a criminal intent;

• The resident acknowledges that no security system or measures are fail-safe against crime;

• The resident acknowledges that the owner makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, regarding the video doorbell or the use of the doorbell or its safety or security;

• The resident acknowledges that the owner’s consent to allow the use of the video doorbell will not in any way provide the resident or others security or safety;

• The resident is responsible for creating and activating whatever account is necessary to operate the video doorbell; and

• The resident is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the video doorbell.

What type of privacy concerns can be raised as a result of the installation of the video doorbell?

Depending on how the camera is directed, there may be concerns that the camera will be able to video activities of others who may be in the view of the camera. This might include being able to see inside a neighboring unit or a unit across the hallway or walkway. This could create concerns from the neighboring resident or the resident across the hallway or walkway that their privacy is being jeopardized as a result of the owner’s consent to install the video doorbell or doorbell camera.

How can privacy concerns be minimized?

There may be things that the owner can do to minimize or at least be transparent with respect to privacy concerns. The two means by which an owner can communicate and obtain agreements or acknowledgements from its residents are through the community policies and the lease addendum authorizing a resident to install the video doorbell.

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FOUR DAYS

A resident wants charges dropped after not reading her lease agreement.

A RESIDENT FILED a complaint with

the Houston Apartment Association to dispute paying $3,158.98 billed to her after turning in her move-out notice.

The resident claimed she was not aware that a 60-day notice was needed to avoid charges. The resident included a copy of her move out form dated for August 15, the lease, move-out photos and final account balance.

HAA reached out to the apartment property and passed along the information and that response was forwarded to the resident. Enclosed in the management’s response were copies of the application, move-in condition form, resident ledger, lease and invoices from repairs done to the apartment after vacancy.

Management also provided a copy of the resi-

dents move-out form that showed the resident notifying the property she was moving out four days later on August 19.

The case was heard during a Resident Relations Committee meeting where the committee decided in favor of management. The committee decided that the management companies’ charges were justified and that the resident owes the property the full charges of $3,158.98.

It was noted that the resident should have given a 60-day move-out notice according to her signed lease contract.

The HAA Resident Relations Committees provide an impartial review of resident complaints using the documentation provided by both the resident and management. When the committee

finds in favor of the resident, we appreciate a direct response from the property to the resident within two weeks and a copy of the payment sent to HAA for our records. When the committee finds in favor of the resident, management may file an appeal. When the committee finds in favor of the property owner, the decision is final.

If you are a manager with a resident relations issue, call HAA at 713-595-0300 for direct assistance.

Renters can be referred to HAA by calling 713-595-0300 to speak to a trained consultant, fluent in English and Spanish, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents can also be directed online to www.haaonline.org/renters.

Resident Relations from the RESIDENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE

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Wednesday, October 4 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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BE A PART OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF HAA LEADERSHIP.

This niche group within HAA is dedicated to the networking and professional development needs of HAA’s young professionals and it is open to all members. Network with your peers and grow your career together among the next generation of HAA leadership! To learn how to become involved with NEXT, see online at www.haaonline.org/next.

A network of young professionals committed to the growth of future leaders with the Houston Apartment Association through education, peer-to-peer networking, and legislative and community involvement.

HAA NEXT programs include networking socials hosted at various venues across Houston and professional development breakfasts held at the HAF Education Center. The Professional Development programs feature special guest speakers on timely topics relevant to enhancing and furthering your multifamily industry career.

Register online at www.haaonline.org/next or email us at events@haaonline.org for more information. We look forward to meeting you! Mark

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SCOTUS TO DECIDE WHETHER TO HEAR NY RENT CONTROL CASES

The Court’s decision could establish nationwide precedent for rent control.

Reprinted with permission from NAA

By Ayiesha Beverly | September 5, 2023

On September 26, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will determine whether it grants review petitions, also known as "cert petitions," for two significant rent control cases: Community Housing Improvement Program, et al. v. City of New York, New York (CHIP v. NYC) and 74 Pinehurst LLC, et al. v. New York, et al. (74 Pinehurst). These cases hold the potential to shape the trajectory of rent control not just within New York, but also establish a precedent for rent control regulations nationwide, contingent upon SCOTUS' decision to review them.

NAA and Industry Stakeholders File Joint Amicus Brief

The National Apartment Association (NAA) alongside the National Association of Home Builders, the National Association of Realtors and the Mortgage Bankers Association (the coalition) filed a "friend of the court" brief in both cases, supporting CHIP and 74 Pinehurst's requests for review.

Your Vote Matters

The coalition's brief explains the negative effects rent control laws have on the housing market and how such government restrictions encroach on private property rights in violation of the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment.

Missed Opportunity & The Process

In 2012, the SCOTUS passed on the opportunity to settle New York’s rent control debate when it declined to hear Harmon v. Kimmel (petition denied), a case that also challenged the constitutionality of rent control. The reason for the denial is unknown, as SCOTUS denied the petition without comment or explanation.

With another opportunity approaching later this month, only four of the nine justices must vote to grant a petition for review. This is a "guiding principle" the justices use to determine whether they will hear a case. It is frequently reported that SCOTUS grants review to fewer than 100 of the over 7,000 petitions for review received each term.

If the SCOTUS grants review, the cases will enter the “merits stage.” Here, the parties file

briefs on the merits of the case. Once the briefing phase is completed, the SCOTUS schedules the case for oral arguments.

What's Next?

The numerous friends of the court briefs that accompany the cert petitions in each case underscore the substantial and rightful attention these two cases have garnered. It’s now up to the SCOTUS, which has the power to not only grant certiorari but also to definitively conclude the debate on rent control and reaffirm the property rights of housing providers nationwide. A favorable Supreme Court ruling would compel policymakers to address the housing shortage and affordability challenges with effective solutions, moving beyond the ineffective approach of continually implementing rent control.

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The Houston Apartment Association Political Action Committee is the PAC of the Houston Apartment Association, a non-profit trade association representing the area apartment industry. Without political capital, our industry would not be as successful in representing you or your clients’ interests, and thus, your financial well-being. The HAA PAC participates in local and state political campaigns, helping candidates who support the apartment industry and its supplier businesses. You can participate in the HAA PAC on several levels.

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In the community policies, which would be required to be signed by all residents as part of their lease packages, you might include the following:

• The resident acknowledges that there is no expectation of privacy with respect to another resident’s properly placed video surveillance device;

• The resident acknowledges that the resident may be subject to video surveillance and recording from any video surveillance device placed on the outside of another apartment or other common areas; If the resident has concerns regarding the privacy of what is done in the resident’s unit that is otherwise visible from the common areas, the resident will close their door, draw their window shades or do whatever they would normally have to do in order to avoid being seen from the common area.

Technology to improve our lives is everywhere in the apartment industry. Unfortunately, the law has not kept up with the current state of what is going on. Hopefully this gives you some food for thought with respect to the issues surrounding video doorbells. Good luck!

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“ I am often asked why would I leave a State Senate position to serve as mayor – it is simply because I care about Houston and its citizens who want to be safe to live, work, and raise their families in our great city.”

“ I believe using my experience and commitment to public service we will make Houston even better. I want to come closer to the issues I have debated in Austin and come closer to the people who share my love of this city.”

COMING HOME

Senator John Whitmire is an icon in Texas politics and a long-time member of the Texas Senate. A Houstonian, he graduated from Waltrip High School, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Houston and attended the Bates College of Law. In 1982, Whitmire was elected to the Texas Senate and represents the 15th Senatorial District, comprised of north Houston and parts of Harris County. He knows the city and its importance to the state and ranks first in seniority as the “Dean of the Texas Senate.”

So, why give that up: The power, prestige and influence of state politics?

Because Senator Whitmire wants to work from –and for – home.

John Whitmire sat down with HAA CEO Casey Morgan and HAA Political Action Committee Chair Stacy Hunt, Executive Director of Greystar, to discuss why he is leaving the Texas Senate to run for mayor and how he plans to help Houston, HAA members and the community.

After serving in Austin for 50 years, what led you to make the decision to run for Mayor of the fourth largest city in the country?

Nobody’s going to out-work me. I had to evaluate whether I could get more done in Austin under the current circumstances or back here. I’ve been dealing with city issues my entire legislative career and it was decided after a lot of consideration that I can get more done here than I can in Austin. I want to be closer to the problems.

I’ve worked with seven governors and nine mayors; I’ve seen some of their best practices, and I’ve developed my own style. From these experiences, I know to surround myself with smart people, get in a room like this and don’t leave until you have a solution.

What do you see as the major issues facing the city and what will need to be addressed immediately upon taking office?

I’ve learned this from many years of service: you can’t fix something in government service unless you admit it’s a problem. For example, We need resources in the fire department.

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A sitting Senator returns to local politics to help make a difference in his city. Meet HAA PAC endorsed Houston mayoral candidate John Whitmire.

We don’t have enough ambulances and some of our stations are not safe to live in. I want to focus on first responders, starting with the firefighters, who’ve been neglected for many years. I want to take the firefighters issue off the front page and make it the responsibility of the city. Also, police constantly need our support. Their morale is bad and because of my working relationship with law enforcement, specifically the Houston Police Department, I know the first day as mayor they’re going to get a boost of energy and interest in their job. I also want to allow the chief to modify a plan to put DPS (Department of Public Safety) helicopters in the air. They would make a huge difference with the HPD chase policy because of lack of resources.

While crime statistics can be debated, we know that crime is a major problem that is impacting our citizens more than it did four years ago. Our members are in the housing industry, and it is a priority for them to provide a safe place for residents to live. Do you see a reason for why crime rates have increased so dramatically in recent years? Do you have a plan to address the problem? What I want to do is have a chief that can bring in all the other departments in a room and say “Okay, this is the focus,” and go layer by layer.

The DPS has resources that we do not have. Our forensic lab is running a huge backlog right now. It takes about a year to get a ballistics test and you can’t go to court on these serious cases until you have those results.

The delay is not solving the crime; it’s not holding people accountable; it’s not allowing the innocent to go home, and it’s not fair to the victims that have to wait. Houston has

some murder cases that have taken four to five years to get to court. That’s unacceptable. But more importantly, it’s not fair to the public for someone who’s charged with murder to be on the streets of Houston. This morning there are 1,900 people waiting to go to trial for murder or capital murder, half of them are on the streets of Houston, either on bond or they’re fugitives. That’s your most dangerous element - repeat violent offenders. The mayor needs to speak out on public safety and demonstrate leadership in a coordinated effort with Harris County. I will do everything I can to work with the county leadership to make the city and the county function better together specifically on public safety.

Shifting gears to Hurricane Harvey, we have seen fractured relationships between our local leaders and statewide elected officials in Austin. This has resulted in the city of Houston not receiving equitable allocation of recovery dollars following natural disasters and storms. How can you work with leaders in Austin to ensure that we are receiving our fair share here in Houston.

I think some of these issues we’ve talked about, whether it’s education, crime or flooding, the real challenge is to do a better job on the maintenance. It’s not just the Harveys you have no control over, but in Houston, you must be prepared for the fast two inch rains we can get on any given day. Two inches of rain can shut down the city. We have a huge budget, and we need to be doing better maintenance to prevent flooding from not only Harvey, but heavy rain periods.

And, I will absolutely leverage working relationships built over the last few decades in Austin to help enhance local infrastructure resources. Leadership is about building con-

sensus, and I have a proven track record in getting things done and am committed to the well-being of Houstonians.

The need for affordable housing is something that we hear from elected officials and read in the media often, however, we see a disconnect with some of the actions and policies that elected officials adopt which negatively impact the ability of our owners and operators to continue to provide affordable housing. Do you have a strategy for addressing the need for more affordable housing?

The first thing we have to do is get down there at City Hall and scrub everything. We don’t know what the true city’s finances are because there’s such a lack of transparency.

It’s also very challenging to get a permit in the city. I understand there’s around 2,000 vacancies at City Hall with probably 60 in permitting alone, so we’ve got to make Houston more efficient and eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic red tape. The lack of efficiency increases building costs because of the unnecessary delays, including the time it takes to wait on a permit.

Overall, we definitely need to make the city more efficient and affordable, not only with housing costs, but also the cost of doing business within the city, it’s a widespread issue.

There are 17 candidates vying to be the next Mayor, however, very few have a chance to win. With that many candidates, a runoff is almost assured. How do you reach and target voters to be in the top two on November 7th?

I have a lot of confidence in the public and the voters to make the right decision if you give them enough information and if you’re honest with them. They have kept me in

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“I’ve learned this from many years of service: you can’t fix something in government service unless you admit it’s a problem.”

office for this long. I just know collectively we’re smarter than we are individually, that’s what’s driving me. I’ve specialized in constituent services for years, partly because I got started at such a young age. I didn’t have a family at the time, so I was motivated to do the best I could. If there was a light on in the school, or a light on in the civic club, I was there. I’m still trying to do that citywide. I do

John Whitmire on the Issues

Public Safety

believe public service is just what it’s called, public service. If you’re not in it for that reason, then you need to get out. I will also take that message to our city employees. In fact I’m proud to have the municipal employees union supporting me, and look forward to working with them.

The truth is Houston is a great city, where diverse people can come together to solve any

As chair of the Texas Senate Criminal Justice Committee, John Whitmire has passed strong, anti-crime measures, while at the same time reforming our justice system to make it fairer and increasing its focus on rehabilitation. As mayor, Whitmire will focus on:

• Increasing the number of police officers on the street and strengthening Houston’s Community Policing Program

• Keeping violent criminals behind bars and illegal guns off the streets

• Equipping HPD to better address mental health situations and enhance de-escalation training

• Providing “Second Chance” programs that integrate former offenders back into the community

• Teaming with schools, nonprofits and businesses to provide after-school programs and summer opportunities

Strong Economy

Houston is a place of opportunity – whether it’s in the energy industry, medical center, port or other industries, people move to our city to work. As mayor, Whitmire will lead the effort to grow our economy:

• Working with industry to maintain Houston’s status as the Energy Capitol of the World, including renewable energy

• Continuing to diversify our economy by attracting new jobs to the city

• Supporting small businesses by making it easier to open a business, build a facility, and connect to our infrastructure

• Joining with area schools and colleges to ensure we are producing homegrown talent that attracts and sustains employers.

Streets, Water and Drainage

John Whitmire has always placed an importance on cutting to the chase – identify what needs to be done and then get it done. As mayor, Whitmire will place a priority on:

problem. But Houston needs to elect an experienced person to be mayor. Houston needs a uniter and someone whose one goal is to make a difference in the lives of all Houstonians. I’m proud that the Houston Apartment Association was one of my early supporters. Together, we can get the job done. Let’s get to work.

• Fixing the streets and reducing traffic congestion

• Repairing our aging water mains

• Taking responsibility for clearing drainage ditches and improving the system that moves flood waters to the bayous

• Focusing METRO’s transit system on getting people to work and school

City Services

John Whitmire believes all Houstonians should get the services they pay for and deserve. He says the best government is the one you don’t think about, because it works the way it ought to. As mayor, Whitmire will ensure Houstonians receive:

• Faster response to 911 calls

• Reliable garbage pick up

• Safe and healthy neighborhoods by addressing illegal dumping, toxic air and nuisance businesses

• Inviting city parks, libraries and other public facilities

• A government that lives up to the highest ethical standards

Bringing Houston Together

Senator John Whitmire has a long record of fighting for the underdog and underrepresented. He has been on the frontlines of the battles for equity, e.g., fighting for voting rights, bringing bilingual education to Texas schools, opposing the banning of Asian residents from buying property, and including sexual orientation in the Hate Crimes Bill. As mayor, Whitmire will keep Houston a welcoming city:

• Promoting the growth of minority and women owned businesses

• Ensuring historically forgotten neighborhoods receive the services they deserve

• Protecting the laws and ordinances that encourage diversity and equity

• Having an open dialogue with people from all parts of our city to truly understand their concerns

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“ I just know collectively we’re smarter than we are individually, that’s what’s driven me.”

Information from the John Whitmire Campaign

On the Scene with the HAA PAC

HAA PAC Luncheon

Thursday, August 31 at the HAF Dinerstein Reed Prokop Education Center

WE’RE ALL ABOUT BETTER GOVERNMENT

Threats from government are coming at the apartment industry at a rapid pace. The HAA PAC, the political action committee of the Houston Apartment Association, needs your help to fight bad legislation. HAA members can participate in the PAC on several levels. Committee application forms are available. To join, renew or learn how to become involved with the PAC, see online at www.haaonline.org/haapac or contact govaffairs@haaonline.org.

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HAA PAC Endorsements

Houstonians will head to the polls on Nov. 7 to decide who will represent us in our city government. The Houston Apartment Association Political Action Committee supports the candidates below. Early voting will run from Oct. 23 to Nov. 3. Make an effort to get your employees and associates to join you.

Be sure to consider these candidates when you vote on Tuesday, Nov. 7

Mayor:

q John Whitmire

Controller:

The HAA PAC will reevaluate this race prior to the December runoff election.

Houston City Council At Large Positons:

q City Council, District A: Amy Peck

q City Council, District B:

The HAA PAC will reevaluate this race prior to the December runoff election.

q City Council, District C: Abbie Kamin

q City Council, District D:

The HAA PAC will reevaluate this race prior to the December runoff election.

q City Council, District E: Martina Lemond Dixon

q City Council, District F: Tiffany D. Thomas

q City Council, District G: Mary Nan Huffman

q City Council, District H: Mario Castillo

q City Council, District I: Joaquin Martinez

q City Council, District J: Edward Pollard

q City Council, District K: Martha Castex-Tatum

q City Council, At-Large #1:

The HAA PAC will reevaluate this race prior to the December runoff election.

q City Council, At-Large #2: Nick Hellyar

q City Council, At-Large #3: Twila Carter

q City Council, At-Large #4:

The HAA PAC will reevaluate this race prior to the December runoff election.

q City Council, At-Large #5: Sallie Alcorn

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Whitmire Peck Kamin Dixon Thomas Huffman Castillo Martinez Pollard Tatum Hellyar Carter Alcorn

Your Vote Matters

The HAA PAC participates in local and state political campaigns, helping candidates who support the apartment industry and its supplier businesses. Strengthen your voice by joining us.

You can participate in the HAA PAC on several levels:

Steering Committee • $1,500

• Receives all of the benefits of trustee, and

• One vote for every $500 contributed.

• Sets the agenda for the HAA PAC.

• Acts as the PAC Board of Directors.

• Invitations to Steering Committee Meetings held three to four times per year.

Trustees • $500

• Benefits listed below, and

• An individual vote on HAA PAC decisions.

• Invitations to special events and meetings with legislators, including elected officials receptions.

Century Club Members • $125

• Benefits listed below, and

• Group voting rights, though their Century Club Representative.

Non-Voting Century Club Members • $100

• Attend all regular HAA PAC functions at member pricing, but has no voting privileges.

• Members are recognized in the October issue of ABODE magazine.

dollars to keep that voice strong. Past Advocacy Wins

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Image © Evgeny Gromov | iStock by Getty Images By ANDY TEAS, CAE, Professor of Government, Houston Community College

Amending the State Constitution

This year, legislators have suggested 14 amendments for you to consider when you vote in next month’s election.

Constitutional government in Texas predates not only statehood, but the Republic of Texas. Residents of what was then the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas lived under a government defined by the national constitution of Mexico, and a state constitution adopted in 1827 that created a separation of powers between three branches of government – not too different from the government design we have today.

Texans adopted a constitution for the Republic of Texas in 1836 following independence from Mexico, then a state constitution when it joined the United States a decade later. Texas adopted new constitutions during and after the Civil War before adopting the Constitution of 1876, which – heavily amended – is the one we have today.

The Constitutional Convention of 1875 was an interesting event. Delegates included Democrats and Republicans – six of whom were African Americans. Some of the provisions they adopted regarding property and individual rights can be traced back to Spanish law, and the populist sentiments of the time are reflected in provisions to restrict business –especially banks and railroads, of which the farmers who dominated the convention were deeply suspicious.

While the document endures today, it has been amended nearly 500 times. The process for amending the Texas Constitution starts with a joint resolution that must be approved by at least two-thirds of the Texas Senate and House of Representatives, but the final decision rests with you. Voters must approve any change to our state constitution with a majority vote in a statewide election. This year, legislators have suggested 14 amendments for you to consider when you vote in next month’s election.

Proposition 1 - Constitutional right to engage in farming and ranching.

This amendment would create a constitutional right to engage in generally accepted farm, ranch, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management practices. It maintains the legislature’s authority to regulate when there is clear and convincing evidence the regulation is necessary to protect public health and safety, prevent a danger to animal health or crop production, or to conserve the state’s natural resources. This would join a constitutional right to hunt and fish – perhaps the most Texan part of our Bill of Rights –added in 2015.

Proposition 2 - Local option property tax exemption for certain child-care facilities.

The Texas Constitution requires taxation to be “equal and uniform,” which is why it takes a constitutional amendment to create any type of tax break. The high cost of child care is hard on young adults starting both careers and families – and can be particularly hard on single parents. One of the primary drivers of rising child care costs is the same as for the apartment industry – skyrocketing property taxes. Proposition 2 would allow – not require – local governments to exempt part or all of the appraised value of certain child care facilities from property tax. A facility could qualify for the exemption if the owner or operator of the facility participates in the Texas Rising Star Program and if at least 20 percent of the children enrolled at the facility receive subsidized child-care services.

Proposition 3 - Prohibiting the imposition of an individual wealth or net worth tax.

Not that this was ever likely, but this proposal would amend the Texas Constitution to prohibit Texas from ever imposing a tax on a Texan’s wealth or net worth. The prohibition would specifically cover a tax on the amount equal to the difference between the assets and

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liabilities of an individual or family. If adopted, this prohibition would join the constitutional prohibition of a state income tax.

Proposition 4 – Property Tax Reform.

This is the big property tax relief compromise that pitted Dan Patrick’s Senate against Dade Phelan’s House of Representatives and took legislators the entire regular session plus two special sessions to work out. For small apartment properties, there is something of a worst-case scenario limitation of property tax increases to 20% per year, but only for properties valued at less than $5 million. Homeowners get a huge increase in the homestead exemption – from $40,000 to $100,000. It also creates three new elected positions for appraisal district boards of directors in large counties like Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend and Brazoria.

Proposition 5 – Creating the Texas University Fund.

When the Republic of Texas became a state in 1845, Texans insisted that land owned by the Republic become state-owned land, rather than federally owned like most of the land in other new western states. The value of land then was basically its agricultural potential, and a quick look at the map assured U.S. officials that most of this land would grow nothing but tumbleweeds. Little did they know that worthless West Texas land –especially in the Permian Basin – sat on top of significant oil reserves that would go on to form the backbone of the Permanent University Fund (PUF), a massive endowment for the University of Texas and Texas A&M. Proposition 5 would increase and rename an existing fund for other Texas public universities, and expand it from investment earnings from the state’s economic stabilization (“rainy day”) fund.

Proposition 6 - Creating the Texas Water Fund

If 20th century Texas was all about oil, 21st century Texas may be all about water. Our state – especially west of a line from about Dallas to Laredo – will not be able to support our growing population and agricultural needs without significant investment in water projects. Proposition 6 creates the New Water Supply for Texas Fund to pay for projects necessary to

secure new water supply sources and repair existing water infrastructure.

Proposition 7 - Creation of the Texas Energy Fund.

We all remember the winter storm of February 2021, when Texans became acutely aware of the fragile state of our electric power grid. Proposition 7 would create the Texas Energy Fund, from which the Public Utility Commission of Texas would allocate money for loans and grants for electric generating facilities that serve as backup power sources and for new electric generating projects in each region of the state.

Proposition 8 - Broadband infrastructure fund.

The lack of statewide broadband internet infrastructure has become an increasingly important factor in separating the urban and suburban “haves” from the rural “have nots.” Proposition 8 would allow the state to spend up to $1.5 billion to expand broadband internet access. Much of this is expected to be used to leverage available federal funding that requires a local match.

Proposition 9 - Cost-of-living adjustment for retired teachers.

This amendment will allow the legislature to provide a one-time cost of living adjustment to retired teachers through the Teacher Retirement System – the first in nearly 20 years.

Proposition 10 – Property tax break for medical or biomedical products.

Again, taxes in Texas have to be “equal and uniform” unless voters approve an exception. Even without a state income tax, Texas has a high effective tax rate for medical manufacturers, discouraging capital investment in Texas for this growing industry. In the past three years, Texas has missed opportunities for billions of dollars in private investment for biomedical manufacturing because it lacks tax incentives that other states provide.

Proposition 11 - El Paso County bonds for parks and recreational facilities.

The Texas Constitution had been amended over the years to create a list of counties that are allowed to authorize conservation and recla-

mation districts to issue bonds to finance recreational facilities. This amendment would add El Paso County to a list that already includes Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria and Waller counties.

Proposition 12 – Abolish Galveston County Treasurer.

One of the odd things in our state constitution is a provision that requires the voters of each county to elect a county treasurer whether they want one or not. If a county wants to eliminate that position, it takes a state constitutional amendment. This amendment would add Galveston County to the list of nine Texas counties that do not have a county treasurer – the commissioners’ court selecting the county’s financial officers themselves.

Proposition 13 - Mandatory retirement age for judges

In a nation with a President who will turn 81 next month, judges in Texas have a mandatory retirement age of 75, even as many Texans are working well past that arbitrary age. This amendment would raise the mandatory retirement age to 79.

Proposition 14 - Centennial parks conservation fund

Texas’ state park system has long been a victim of underfunding, even as the population has grown and the demand for park space and facilities has continued to increase. This proposed fund, named in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the state park system, could be used only for the creation and improvement of state parks.

If you’re eligible to vote in the important City of Houston election, these 14 proposed amendments will be at the top of your ballot, just before you get to the mayor’s race. Early voting starts on October 23.

Andy Teas is a Professor of Government at Houston Community College. He previously managed government and public affairs for the Houston Apartment Association.

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For small apartment properties, there is something of a worst-case scenario limitation of property tax increases to 20% per year, but only for properties valued at less than $5 million.

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HAA chosen charity Shelter to Shutters transitions to Entryway, expanding services to open the door for individuals to enter and advance in the highgrowth, high-demand multifamily industry.

Photos and story provided by ENTRYWAY

Providing an Entryway

HAA looks forward to further supporting Entryway as the charity continues to grow in the greater Houston region market.

Editor’s Note: As many HAA members might recall, at the end of 2023, HAA selected three local industry-related charities as the association’s adopted charities. This decision reflected a threeyear commitment from HAA to provide greater visibility to the three organizations, possible monetary support, and assistance with other requested needs. The charities included NestQuest, YMCA, and Shelters to Shutters, now renamed Entryway.

Below is information about Entryway’s recent growth and the catalyst for the organization’s name change. HAA looks forward to further supporting Entryway as the charity continues to grow in the greater Houston region market. If you have any questions about this partnership or HAA’s partnership with NestQuest and the YMCA, please contact Casey Morgan at cmorgan@haaonline.org..

On June 6, 2023, Shelters to Shutters, a national nonprofit providing apartment companies with prescreened, trained, and ready-to-work talent, announced a new name for the organization. The organization now operates under the name Entryway, expanding services to open the door for individuals to enter and advance in the high-growth, high-demand multifamily industry. “The rebranding to Entryway signifies the evolution of our

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Photos, opposite page, clockwise from, top left: HAA member, Sherwin Williams, training Entryway Houston participants. Entryway Houston participant, Tony, after receiving a job offer from Oak Leaf Management for maintenance tech. HAA member HD Supply teaching Entryway participants on basics of HVAC. Entryway Houston participants gather at the end of their four week maintenance training course for employer interviews. Entryway Houston participant working with power washer at Sherwin Williams training facility.

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organization moving beyond job placements and housing opportunities to the addition of a robust pre-employment training program, a component highly sought after by our industry partners and tied to long term success for our participants,” said Chris Finlay, Founder and Chairman of Entryway and CEO, Middleburg Communities. “High turnover rates and the lingering effects of the pandemic continue to take a toll on our ability to effectively hire and retain employees across our nation. Entryway reflects our commitment to providing motivated, trained, and job-ready talent while opening the door to opportunities for that talent to step into.”

At the core of Entryway’s program is the combination of career training, employment and housing. Most recently the utilization of online training through Edge2Learn, in person classroom training, job shadowing, and partnerships with staffing agencies equips

participants with necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles, ensuring they are fully prepared to contribute to the success of their employers.

“Partnering with Entryway has been one of the most rewarding and successful relationships we’ve encountered,” said Fred Kapel, Vice President of Human Resources, Independence Realty Trust/IRT Management. “They’ve provided us with trained individuals who have also become excellent contributors to our on-site teams and our company. At a time when finding talent has its extra challenges, Entryway has proven to be a great resource.”

Entryway offers a win-win-win solution: industry partners receive diverse and motivated team members, participants receive the stability of employment to return to economic independence, and local communities are lifted.

Each day, roughly 582,500 Americans experience homelessness with 78% of those fac-

ing situational homelessness. Collaborating with a network of nearly 60 prominent multifamily industry partners, such as IRT Living, IMT Residential, and Greystar, Entryway not only facilitates job opportunities but also generates substantial community impact with a lasting sense of purpose. Every individual that is hired and housed provides an average annual community impact of $88,982 in cost savings and benefits.

On November 2, 2023, Entryway

Houston will host a Homecoming Harvest Luncheon at 11:30 am at the Junior League of Houston. Hear firsthand about Entryway’s mission and the work being done in the Houston area. Proceeds directly benefit Entryway’s program participants in Houston. Information on tickets and sponsorships can be found at: www.entrywaytalent.org/houstonhomecoming-harvest-luncheon/.

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At the core of Entryway’s program is the combination of career training, employment and housing.

SAVANNAH OAKS IN SPRING

Garden-style Built Between 2016 and 2022 Property of the Year

Property: Savannah Oaks in Spring

Owner/Management: Francis Property Management

Location: 21000 Gosling Rd, Spring, TX 77388

Units: 330

Web: www.apartmentsspringtx.com

Photos provided by Savannah Oaks in Spring

Savannah Oaks in Spring offers exclusive lakeside living in Spring, TX. Located next to the new HEB on 2920 and Gosling Road, these premier, new apartments in Spring provide convenient access to The Woodlands, Tomball, Spring, and Cypress. With stylish and spacious one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, along with incredible amenities, Savannah Oaks in Spring is the perfect place to call home. Amenities include a lake with jogging paths, resort-style pool, a social room with interactive sports simulators, pet friendly bark park, and a 24-hour coffee lounge and fitness center. Inside the apartment homes, you can find features with quartz and granite countertops, a designer tile backsplash, custom kitchen cabinetry, island kitchens, and sleek stainless-steel appliances. But interactions with residents is the main asset of the property. Savannah Oaks in Spring holds Wine Painting Nights, Taco Tuesday, Trunk or Treat, weekly fitness classes and so many more fun events. With 24-hour maintenance Savanah Oaks in Spring always has your back.

Management is heavily involved with HAA and participates in the NEXT group, Volleyball, Sports Challenge, Bowling, PAC events, annual meeting and the excellent education programs. The Manager and Service Manager are both holders of NAA Designations and CPO certificates. Savannah Oaks in Spring are also involved with the Grateful Americans Charity that supports Camp Hope and the PTSD Foundation.

Life at Savannah Oaks in Spring extends beyond your apartment. Grab a latte in the coffee lounge before work, attend one of the many monthly social events, catch a yoga class with neighbors, or soak up some rays by our saltwater infinity resort-style pool. With so much to do, so close to it all, you’ll never want to leave home.

Congratulations!

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On Site with ABODE Featuring HAA Honors Award Property Winners Note: Properties are listed with owner/management at time of the award.

Each month, On Site with ABODE takes a closer look at the winning HAA Honors Awards properties. This month, we visit two of our winners for 2023. See future ABODEs for more of our honorees.

AVENUE J

Tax Credit and Affordable Property of the Year

Property: Avenue J

Owner/Management: New Hope Housing

Location: 5220 Avenue J, Houston, TX 77011

Units: 100 Web: https://www.liveatavej.com

Photos provided by Avenue J

Avenue J is located in the heart of the East End and is committed to being a good neighbor. The outdoor terrace features a beautiful 4-story mural of the city’s transit line, which is a visible public art installation. Many resident programs are available to the surrounding neighbors, such as the Urban Harvest Mobile Market and the twicemonthly PNC mobile bank. Located on the property and always available are Barbara's Book Box and an herb garden featuring an array of tasty tidbits. Avenue J also supports Barrio Dogs, a local an animal welfare organization dedicated to creating a better future for animals and the community through education and spaying/neutering.

Looking inside the homes, Avenue J features one and two-bedroom units, with bright views overlooking the city. Floorplans include walk-in closets, appliances, covered garage parking and shared community spaces. In addition, the outdoor seating areas open to all, an indoor fitness trail, free health and wellness classes and a learning center are all inside Avenue J’s property.

Avenue J creates the foundation for people to advance their lives. They connect residents with the support and programs they need to live healthy, vibrant lives, and provides excellent staff with 24/hour maintenance available when a resident needs them.

Congratulations!

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On the Scene Photos by MARK HIEBERT, Hiebert Photography

HAA Take 5 Business Exchange

Thursday, August 10 at Houston Community College West Institute

Sponsored by Advocate Construction, Gambit Construction, Massey Services and Texas Apartment Pool Services

Thanks to our suppliers and property managment leaders who attended the exchange and raised more than $65,000 to fund education grants for individuals seeking NAA credentials.

Thank you to our supplier participants:

AAA Plumbers

ACT Security Group

Advocate Construction

ALN Apartment Data

Alpha Restoration Services

Apartment & High Rise (A Water Management Company)

ApartmentRatings/SatisFacts

Arborworks TX

Assa Abloy HHI - Kwikset

Asurety Dryer Vent & Fireplace Inspections

ATI Restoration

Blue Heron Technologies LLC

Boardwalk Custom Floors Inc

Brandt Electrical A/C & Heating Services LLC

Cano Electric, Inc.

Century Air Conditioning Supply

Chadwell Supply

Chicago Title Commercial Division

Church Pool Services

Clozzits

Comm-Fit

Crestmark Construction Services

Dixie Carpet Installations Inc

DNM Contracting Inc

Earthworks Inc

Entrata®

Envirospark Energy Solutions

Epic Multifamily Construction

Exo Edge

Ferguson Facilities Supply

Fetch Package

Fidus Construction Services

First Onsite Restoration

Flooring Warehouse

Freedom Construction LLC

FSI Construction

G & H Trash Valet Inc

Gambit Construction

GDE Renovations LLC

Gemstar Construction Development Inc

Genesis Credit Management

Greenlogic Lighting & Electric

Guardian Construction

Hamilton-Steele Outdoor Accents

HandyTrac Key Control

Hartland Roofing & Construction

Hire Priority Staffing & Executive Search

Horisons LLC

Impact Property Solutions

InterSolutions Staffing

KeyTrak Inc

Kings III Emergency Communications

Ledge Lounger

Liberty Builders

Lincoln Jacob Construction

Major League Gutter Cleaning

Marathon Fitness

Marquee Property Services LLC

Massey Services

Matrix Construction Services

McMahan's Flooring Inc

MFI-McMahan’s Flooring, Inc

MirrorMate Frames

National Credit Systems Inc

OMNIA Partners

OnCall Patrol LLC DBA Parking

Pass.Com

Pavement Services Corporation

Perceptive Things

Poolsure

Precision Appliance Leasing

Quext

Qwikkit

R1 Facility Services

Real Floors Inc

Realtor.Com

Recycle NOW

Redevelopment Services

Redi Carpet Sales of Houston

Resident IQ

Rotolo Consultants Inc (RCI)

Scoop Troop HTX

Securitas Security Services Inc

Snappt Stake

Stealth Monitoring

Stellar Commercial Roofing

Steward Trash Valet Service

Surface Experts

Texas Apartment Pool Services

Texas Southwest Floors Inc

The Liberty Group

Total Apartment Solutions

Triarc Construction

Urban Value Corner Store

Valet Living

VBM Waste LLC

Vima Decor

Waste Co nsolidators Inc

Watchtower Security Inc

WeDoTrash

WithMe

Yardi Systems Inc

Zillow Rentals

Zuma

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Thank you to our owner/ management participants:

Allied-Orion Group

Asset Living

BH Management Services

Better World Properties

CDE Capital Group

Camden Capstone Real Estate Services

Centra Partners

Central Management

Creative Property Management

Cushman & Wakefield

Dayrise Residential

Dinerstein Companies

Francis Property Management

Greystar

GWR Management

Hettig Management

Hilltop Management

Indus Management

Judwin Properties

JHW Enterprises Property Management

Lamppost Capital Management

Landmark Management

Leasington Property Management

Lincoln Property Company

Martin Fein Interests

MMM Housing

Morgan

Mosaic Residential

Olympus Properties

Q10 Property Advisors

SMI Realty

Stonemark Management

Summit Property Management

TAM Residential

Venterra Realty

Veritas Equity Management

Westdale Asset Management

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HAA Take 5 Business Exchange On the Scene Photos by MARK HIEBERT,

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HAA Take 5 Business Exchange On the Scene Photos by MARK HIEBERT, Hiebert Photography

On the Scene with the HAA NEXT

NEXT “A Sip of Summer” Social

Sponsored by Alpha Restoration, Foundation Specialists and Gemstar Construction Development

Thursday, August 24 at Pinstripes

HAA young professionals enjoyed a night of fine wines and great conversation. Congrats to Amanda Kelly, the winner of the “House Rules” game and a bottle of Moet Champagne.

MEET THE NEXT GENERATION OF HAA LEADERSHIP.

This niche group within HAA is dedicated to the networking and professional development needs of HAA’s young professionals. Network with your peers and grow your career together among the next generation of HAA leadership! To Learn how to become involved with NEXT, see online at www.haaonline.org/next.

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OWNERS

ConnorDavis Houston

International Realty LLC

Debra Smith

26406 Oak Ridge Drive #200

Spring, TX 77380

(281) 363-2845

Grogan's Crest Condos Buildings 1, 2, 3

Cornerstone Residential LLC

Linda Spelger

1525 N Main St #105

Bountiful, UT 84010

(801) 296-6002

Roundhill Townhomes

Cowgirl Investments LLC

Stacy Rogers

201 N McCarty Ave

Eagle Lake, TX 77434

(281) 827-6588

Willow Apartments

KLM Rentals

Kyle Loveless

618 Northport Lane

Kemah, TX 77565

(281) 730-6461

KLM Rentals - Properties

KNQ REI LLC

Joseph Escobar

1744 Addison Grace Lane

Wylie, TX 75098

(214) 491-9477

Kyle Kuhl

13806 Pawnee Trails Drive

Cypress, TX 77429

(281) 702-4370

Kyle Kuhl - Properties

Makaan Management Group

Madina Shaik

505 N Sam Houston Pkwy E #682

Houston, TX 77060

(281) 500-8554

Bayou Park Apts

Mgroup Holdings

Katie Wegner

1013 Van Buren St

Houston, TX 77019

(713) 522-4141

Phoi Ying Khoo

Casey Khoo

1728 Round Rock St

Friendswood, TX 77546

(832) 289-9189

Phoi Ying Khoo - Properties

Rockstar Capital Management LLC

Robert Martinez

720 N Post Oak #650

Houston, TX 77024

(832) 267-2198

Bender Hollow

Brookmore Hollow

Newport Oaks

Cedar Ridge

Huntington Oaks

Deerbrook Forest

Deerbrook Gardens

City Crossing

Green Meadows

Reserve on Garth

Meadowbrook

Meadow Park

Parkside

Westwood Village Apartments

Steeplechase

Waterchase Apts

Westport

Valencia Place

Aspire at 610

Lakeview at Westpark

Teola Capital

Eli Louis

31419 Hexan Heights Lane

Fulshear, TX 77441

(281) 750-2896

WM 83 Creekside LLC

Kimberly Reed 22063 FM 1098

Prairie View, TX 77446

(337) 412-6203

Creekside Apartments

SUPPLIERS

Action Buggies

Carrie Stewart

11767 FM 1097 Road W

Willis, TX 77318

(936) 856-8309

Golf Cars & Carts

Advanced Building Supply LLC

Jane Ren

10801 Moss Ridge Road #100

Houston, TX 77043-1229

(713) 939-4945

Cabinets, Plumbing Fixtures/Parts/Supply

Bridgegate Construction LLC

Emmanuel Arroyo

10026 Spring Shadows Park Circle

Houston, TX 77080

(979) 446-5170

Roofing Contractors

Cast Iron Construction and Remodeling LLC

Daniel White PO Box 1395

Manvel, TX 77578

(409) 474-1259

Drywall Contractors, General Contractors

CRG Residential

Leah Wolff

805 City Center Drive #160

Carmel, IN 46032

(317) 575-9400

General Contractors, WindowReplacement & Repair

GRASSA Construction

Victoria Porter

2646 Fairway Ridge Road

Mc Kinney, TX 75070

(832) 588-0363

General Contractors, Make Ready

ALL SUPPLIER MEMBERS are listed online at www.haabuyersguide.com, searchable by product/service category or company name.

Johns Associates

Charles Johns

5011 Auckland Sugar Land, TX 77498

(713) 553-4625

Computers - Software & Service, Computers-Software Property Mgmt

Montana Pavement Group LLC

Omar Alhammouri

800 Town and Contry Blvd #500

Houston, TX 77024

(833) 668-6626

Parking Area Maintenance & Marking, Paving Contractors

Moore Supply

Boone Hugghins

1111 Fellows Road

Houston, TX 77047

(713) 565-3817

Plumbing Fixtures/Parts/Supply, Plumbing Equip & Supplies

Opiniion

Craig Johnson

387 S 520 W #100

Lindon, UT 84042

(801) 997-5821

Marketing Products, SurveysEmployee and Consumer

Parcel Depot LLC

Larry Paige

13480 S Thorntree Drive #1208

Houston, TX 77015

(404) 226-2848

Package Management, MailboxesSales & Repair

Pro Painting Industries

Oscar Estrada 6918 El Dorado Drive

Humble, TX 77396

(832) 705-2465

Painting Contractors, Cleaning Specialists

Referred by Donna Farthing

Swift Bunny LLC

Tiffany Tamminen PO Box 211526

Augusta, GA 30197

(706) 750-8844

Surveys - Employee and Consumer, Human Resource Consultants

Welcome Mat Introducing HAA’s NEW MEMBERS

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BRANCH OUT! RECRUIT FOR

Honorary Life Members

Join the Go-Getters to help grow your association, network and your designer handbag collection.

GO-GETTERS ARE THE BACKBONE members, the Go-Getter Club helps both new management and supplier companies and the association grow for the future. To join the club and get going on recruitment, see online at Membership Department at members@haaonline.org. The Go-Getters HAA’s MEMBERSHIP RECRUITERS 60 ABODE October 2023 www.haaonline.org

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Capital Construction 2023 Chairs: Don’t miss our last meeting of the year: December 14 at Kirby Icehouse Memorial Visit www.haaonline.org/gogetters for more information. Join our Quarterly Meetings! Be the top recruiter for the year and you could win a genuine NEW Louis Vuitton GraceFull PM Tote! Every new member you recruit this year earns you a chance to be entered into a drawing to win this LV bag at the Holiday Go-Getter Meeting on December 14! (Must be present to win. No purchase necessary.) Recruit one member and get one entry. Recruit five members and get FIVE entries. It’s up to you! Contact the membership department at members@haaonline.org for more details!

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Membership Rally

Wednesday, September 6 at Kirby Icehouse Memorial

HAA recruiters reached out and invited former members to rejoin the association and take part in a special “Membership Rally,” which included chances to win gift cards, event tickets and more.

www.haaonline.org October 2023 ABODE 61 Branch Out! Owner/Management Orientations with the HAA Past Presidents Council via Zoom 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. December 6 New Supplier Orientations with the HAA Product Service Council via Zoom 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. October 4 November 1 December 6 Grow your knowledge and your network with these FREE informative online orientation sessions in 2023. Learn about member beneﬁts and how to get involved with your HAA.

contact members@haaonline.org and visit www.haaonline.org

For more information,

OUR SUPPLIER NETWORK

The Ambassador One Society networks and does good works for the community.

Photo at right: “ONE of the Month” Josalynne Williams, FFH Inc. DBA Liberty Builders, with 282 points. Kimberly Maraldo, FastSigns, was second with 242 points and Yvonda Lewis, Steward Trash Valet Service, was third with 102 points.

Ambassador ONE Society members with at least 10 points, ranked by points earned:

THE AMBASSADOR ONE SOCIETY is an organized network exchange that helps supplier partners build their business contacts within HAA. It’s the perfect way for new suppliers to get started with the association. Group members share leads, make introductions and support HAA and its members. For details on how to join and for meeting dates, visit www.haaonline.org/ambassadors or contact Amanda in the Membership Department at 713-595-0316, or email asherbondy@haaonline.org.

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Jorge Portillo Houston Colors 850 Josalynne Williams FFH Inc DBA Liberty Builders 684 Dillon Brown Real Floors and Arbor 556 Crystal Varela Century A/C Supply 352 Kimberly Maraldo FastSigns 332 Giovanna Gone Century A/C Supply 191 Susan Alvarado Century A/C Supply 150 Xochitl Flores Church Pool Services 146 Tammy Broadway American Fire Systems, Inc. 111 Adoteh Joseph Akue Redevelopment Services 110 Yvonda Lewis Steward Trash Valet Service 106 Krysta Chacon BG Multifamily 96 Robert Barton Southern Ice Cream 96 Anisa Rodriguez Greenlogic Lighting & Electric 94 Amanda Kelly Brandt Electrical A/C & Heating Services 92 Kyle Turney Clozzits 60 Michelle Smith Fire Reconstruction Inc 44 Auri Verser Sherwin Williams 42 Brett Hebert Magna Pest 42 Mallory Hess Century A/C Supply 42 Marwin Cabezas Sherwin Williams 42 Tyler Jones Jenkins Restoration 34 Chris Bell Greenlogic Lighting & Electric 33 Tracey Leach-Moore Flooring Warehouse 28 Kaitlin Flick The Liberty Group 28 Ashley Wiggin Infinity Power Partners 24 Ruben Perez Alpha Restoration Services LLC 24 Ignacio Perez Tx Elite Roofing Services LLC 22 Grace Schaper All Dry Services 18 Jadrian Mitchell Johnstone Supply 16 Vee Blount Encore Services 14 Anup Parikh Pangea Charging 13 Shaun Callaway Earthworks, Inc 12 David Gonzales Encore Services 12 Sean Cunningham Flooring Warehouse 12 Tiffany Torres Johnstone Supply 12 Arely Pena The Liberty Group 11 Eddie Watral Rasa Floors 11 Candis Mohr AAA Plumbers 10 Cyerra Sims PuroClean 10 Drew Slaughter Real Floors and Arbor 10 Hank Preslar Real Floors and Arbor 10 James Kelly Johnstone Supply 10 Marc Cowart The Dick Law Firm 10 Nilo Quiroz PuroClean 10 Pete Lopez HD Supply 10 Ramon Gasca QNS Roofing 10 Raquel Leyva Contratista Direct 10 Reuben Gor Contratista Direct 10 Sarah Davis Real Floors and Arbor Ambassadors earn points by sharing leads, making introductions and visiting communities to promote HAA events and news.

Team photos at left, from top:

First place – Super Suppliers with 492 points

Second place – You Already Know with 486 points

Third place – Bee HAAppywith 52 points

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64 ABODE October 2023 www.haaonline.org Mark your calendars and join us! Ambassador ONE Society meetings: October 4 November 1 The meeting spot is Kirby Ice House, 1015 Gessner Road, Houston, Texas 77055.

The following owner/management companies have added the listed properties to their portfolios:

• Adara Communities: The Verandah at LakePointe, 208 units at 8300 FM 1960 Road E in Humble.

• Asset Living: Copperwood at Kay, 48 units at 202 W Kay Street in Dayton, Silverwood at Hackberry Creek, 156 units at 7711 FM 3180 Road in Baytown, Parkside Place, 321units at 3101 Spencer Hwy in Pasadena, The Laurel at Vintage Park, 120 units at 15455 Canterbury Forest Drive in Tomball, and Vue on MacGregor, 115 units at 4460 S Macgregor Way.

• Avenue5 Residential: Allora Gosling, 351units at 22103 Gosling Road in Spring, Allora Magnolia, 324 units at 4255 Magnolia Village Drive in Magnolia.

• Bellrock Real Estate Partners LLC: Bellrock Market Station, 329 units at 24002 Colonial Pkwy in Katy.

• Capstone Real Estate Services Inc: Cabo San Lucas, 1066 units at 9220 Nathaniel Street, Roundhill Townhomes, 134 units at 601 Cypress Station Drive.

• Dakota Enterprises: Dakota at Shepherd, 243 units at 4840 N Shepherd Drive.

• Devonshire Real Estate & Asset Management: Riviera at Clear Lake, 289 units at 16457 El Camino Real.

• Greystar: Alders Magnolia, 184 units at 33118 Magnolia Circle in Magnolia, Balcara at Meridiana, 114 units at 9901 Kilkenny Street, The Beverly at Shadow Lake, 624 units at 2920 Shadowbriar Drive.

• Headway Capital Multifamily: Watermill, 192 units at 6505 Westheimer Road.

• KNQ REI LLC: Watermill, 192 units at 6505 Westheimer Road.

• Hettig Management Corp: Sunrise Lofts, 89 units at 3103 McKinney Street.

• Indus Management Group LLC: The Sanctuary at 9430, 293 units at 9430 Concourse Drive.

• Lincoln Property Company: Memorial City Residences, 5 units at 945 Gessner Road.

• Makaan Management Group: Bayou Park Apts, 693 units at 4400 Memorial Drive.

• Phoi Ying Khoo: Phoi Ying Khoo Properties, 6 units at Various Locations.

• Promark Partners: The Flats at Hooper Hill, 158 units at 1619 N Frazier Road in Conroe.

• Q10 Property Advisors: Skye Ridge Apartments, 105 units at 655 N Sam Houston Pkwy East, Dodson Place Apartments, 56 units at 3404 Berry Road, 7637 Harwin, 64 units at 7637 Harwin Drive, Greenbriar on the Bayou, 48 units at 1947 Greenbriar Colony Drive.

• Radiance Living LLC: Azul Apartments, 90 units at 14441 TC Jester Blvd.

• REM Living: Heritage Lofts, 122 units at 2666 Marilee Lane.

• Leasington Property Management: Heritage Lofts, 122 units at 2666 Marilee Lane.

• Roberto Tellez: Roberto Tellez Properties, 1 unit at Various Locations

• RPM Living: Stone Brook, 376 units at 619 Rollingbrook Drive in Baytown.

• Shaver Park Apartments: Shaver Park, 36 units at 2135 Shaver Street in Pasadena.

• Tanglewood Property Management Company: The Crossing at Katy Ranch, 318 units at 24949 Katy Ranch Road in Katy.

• TAZRock Asset Management LLC: Villas at Braeburn, 80 units at 9600 Braes Bayou Drive.

• KNQ REI LLC: Villas at Braeburn, 80 units at 9600 Braes Bayou Drive.

• United Apartment Group Inc: Skylar Pointe, 449 units at 1110 El Camino Village Drive.

• Westdale Asset Mgmt Ltd: Dominion Post Oak, 230 units at 2323 McCue Road.

• Wilhoit Properties Inc: Meadowbrook Plaza Apartments, 220 units at 600 E Little York Road.

• WM 83 Creekside LLC: Creekside Apartments, 32 units at 22063 FM 1098 Road in Prairie View.

Do you need to find a product or service for your property on the go?

The Buyer’s Guide is online!

Simply search for a member by name or category to find the most up-to-date HAA supplier member listings. You can contact the companies directly or use our “Request for Information” tool. It's quick and easy!

www.haabuyersguide.com

Portfolio Changes

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Ascension Multifamily held the grand 0pening of Skyview Flats on Saturday, September 16. The 312 unit property, located at 21447 FM 529 in Cypress, offers one to three bedroom units from $1,299 to $2,224.

HAA is saddened to announce that Green Garbology’s Steve Inmon passed away on July 25, 2023. He was born in Harlingen, TX in 1961 and attended Spring Branch High School. Though he received training as a surgical technician in the Air Force from 1978-1982, he grew up learning the waste industry from his family’s business, and he went back to the field after he was discharged from the Air Force. He quickly became an expert in the field at a young age, and he alternated between owning his own business and working with his family's company. Along the way, he has lived in San Antonio, Castroville, Boerne, Irving, and Corinth, TX. He ultimately inherited his family's business, and then he officially formed his company, Green Garbology, LLC in 2017, which has expanded through the years.

Rasa Floors announced on Tuesday, September 5 that it has named Brad M. Rasa as their new Chief Executive Officer. Michael Rasa had been serving in that capacity since the company’s founding in 1994 and will continue to serve now as the company’s Founder/ Board Member.

Westdale Asset Management has announced that Tracy Sosa has been named the Community Manager of Dominion Post Oak. Angelica Uscanga has been promoted to Community Manager of Allusion at West University

Have something to report from your company or for yourself?

Email us your news at comm@haaonline.org.

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The Woodlands Region Meeting

Thursday, August 24

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Lake Jackson Region Meeting

Tuesday, August 29

Join the HAA Food Drive and help feed the hungry this holiday season.

HAA is asking all members to collect food to donate to the Houston Food Bank. HAA held its first food drive in 1983, and the Houston Food Bank lists HAA as one of the top 25 donors to the organization. The drive begins November 1 through the beginning of December.

If your property or company plans on a community effort this coming holiday season, why not collect food for the citizens of Houston and the surrounding areas who are food insecure. The Houston Food Bank is America's largest food bank leading hunger relief in 18 southeast Texas counties.

Apartment managers, here are some ideas for collecting food on site:

• Set up a collection box at the leasing office. The Houston Food Bank has collection boxes available, or you can decorate your own box.

• Place a flier at each resident’s door or in your newsletter announcing that you will be collecting food during November.

• Visit your local grocery store and ask for a supply of paper bags that you can use to place at each apartment door asking residents to fill the bag with nonperishable food for people and pets.

• Place a flier in the mailbox area announcing the food drive and where/how to donate.

Visit www.haaonline.org/fooddrive to sign up.

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VOTES LOCAL

CONTENTS

October 2023

ON THE COVER

FEATURES & PHOTOS

COLUMNS & MONTHLY UPDATES

OFFICERS AND ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP

SPONSOR MEMBERS

Letter from the President

Vote Local!

H-Town is HOT!

October Patron of the Month

ELECTION SEASON

IN THIS

Propositions A and B on the Ballot

Other Ballot Measures

Voting Information

VIDEO DOORBELLS

Things to think about.

How can privacy concerns be minimized?

FOUR DAYS

A resident wants charges dropped after not reading her lease agreement.

A RESIDENT FILED a complaint with

CLUTCH CITY iscominginHot!

Mark your calendars for HAF’s 32nd Annual Chili Fest

OCTOBER

24

NOVEMBER

30

Bubbles

BE A PART OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF HAA LEADERSHIP.

Upcoming NEXT Events:

Battle of the Decades Karaoke Battle of the Decades Karaoke Battle of the Decades Karaoke

Battle of the Decades Karaoke

HAA NEXT Battle of the Decades

SCOTUS TO DECIDE WHETHER TO HEAR NY RENT CONTROL CASES

The Court’s decision could establish nationwide precedent for rent control.

Reprinted with permission from NAA

NAA and Industry Stakeholders File Joint Amicus Brief

Your Vote Matters

Missed Opportunity & The Process

What's Next?

COMING HOME

John Whitmire on the Issues

Strong Economy

Streets, Water and Drainage

City Services

Bringing Houston Together

On the Scene with the HAA PAC

WE’RE ALL ABOUT BETTER GOVERNMENT

HAA PAC Endorsements

Your Vote Matters

Amending the State Constitution

Proposition 1 - Constitutional right to engage in farming and ranching.

Proposition 5 – Creating the Texas University Fund.

Proposition 6 - Creating the Texas Water Fund

Proposition 11 - El Paso County bonds for parks and recreational facilities.

Proposition 12 – Abolish Galveston County Treasurer.

Proposition 13 - Mandatory retirement age for judges

Proposition 14 - Centennial parks conservation fund

Providing an Entryway

SAVANNAH OAKS IN SPRING

Garden-style Built Between 2016 and 2022 Property of the Year

AVENUE J

Tax Credit and Affordable Property of the Year

On the Scene Photos by MARK HIEBERT, Hiebert Photography

HAA Take 5 Business Exchange

On the Scene with the HAA NEXT

NEXT “A Sip of Summer” Social

MEET THE NEXT GENERATION OF HAA LEADERSHIP.

OWNERS

SUPPLIERS

BRANCH OUT! RECRUIT FOR

Honorary Life Members

OUR SUPPLIER NETWORK

On the Road with HAA

On the Road with HAA

Lake Jackson Region Meeting

Join the HAA Food Drive and help feed the hungry this holiday season.