Government Affairs
The CCIM Institute is strongly committed to legislative advocacy. Through its affiliation with the National Association of REALTORS®, the Institute is part of a legislative advocacy team that constantly monitors legislative and regulatory developments in order to shape the direction of today's policy issues. The CCIM Institute Legislative Division tracks federal, state and local legislative activity to ensure that the interests of the commercial real estate industry are addressed at all levels of government.
Commercial Real Estate Professionals Await Impact Of New Energy Law
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 became law on December 19, 2007. The “High Performance Commercial Buildings” section is of the most interest to commercial real estate professionals. A Director of Commercial High-Performance Green Buildings is to be appointed who will report to the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. By March 19, 2008, the new director must formally recognize groups that qualify as a high-performance green building partnership consortium. More >
New Guidance on “Reasonable Modifications” Under the Fair Housing Act
On March 5, 2008, the Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Justice (DOJ) released guidance reinforcing the right of persons with disabilities to make “reasonable modifications” to their dwellings if a structural change to their dwelling or to a common area of the building or complex in which they live is needed. More >
Energy Independence and Security Act
AVAILABLE: CCIM Institute legislative staff analysis of how the The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 will affect commercial real estate. Read this new paper 
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2008 Presidential Candidates on the Issues
• Tax Proposals
• Health Care Proposals
Hot Topic - Carried Interest
• Carried Interest Statement of Policy
Legislative Bulletin
To find out about the latest public policy developments affecting
the real estate management industry, read the February 2008
issue of the Legislative Bulletin.
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Bulletins
Briefing Papers
The CCIM Institute Legislative Staff is pleased to present three new briefing papers on issues important to every CCIM. Found out everything you and your company need to know about Data Security, the National Association of REALTORS® continuing efforts to keep Banks out of Real Estate Brokerage, and Federal Tax Policy. The Institute's paper on Tenant In Common Issues has also been updated
Legislative Database Available
The new and improved State Legislative Database is now available! It is easier to use and offers the most up-to-date information. Some of the new features include:
• New and updated categories of bills to search.
• Run your own reports.
• View full bill text.
• Check out bill sponsors.
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CCIM Institute Legislative Division Staff
| Charles A. Achilles IREM Vice President Legislation & Research [T] 312-329-6020 [F] 312-661-1786 [E] cachilles@irem.org |
Vijay Yadlapati |