With the federal government currently in shutdown, housing providers are reminded of the protections afforded under Virginia law to furloughed federal employees and contractors. While Virginia law does not prohibit landlords from filing non-payment of rent cases against affected individuals, it does authorize a continuance in such cases under specific conditions. 

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Older adults are now the fastest-growing renter demographic in the U.S., with renters aged 55 and up increasing by 30% in the past decade. Unlike younger generations who often rent out of necessity, most older renters choose to rent for flexibility, convenience, and community—and many plan to rent long-term. Property managers hoping to attract and retain this demographic should focus on transparency, in-person connection, and practical conveniences like online rent payment and maintenance requests over flashy tech features.

Presented by the National Apartment Association (NAA) and Yardi Breeze, the highly anticipated IRO Summit is back for another year, offering independent rental owners (IROs) a unique educational opportunity. Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 6, and get ready to delve into a wealth of knowledge and industry insights at the sixth annual installation of this virtual event.

This blog emphasizes the importance of proactively evaluating your pest control provider ahead of budget season. It highlights common vendor issues like slow response times, poor communication, and reactive—not proactive—service. These problems increase staff workload and resident complaints.

Construction has begun on a seven-story, 199-unit apartment community at 2005 Jefferson Park Avenue in Charlottesville, set to house 386 University of Virginia students. The $63 million, 240,000-square-foot development is scheduled to open by summer 2027.

A $26 million renovation is underway at MacDonald Manor, a 152-unit affordable housing community in Chesapeake. The two-story, six-building property at 1331 MacDonald Road offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for families and will receive extensive upgrades through a $55 million acquisition and rehabilitation effort in partnership with the Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Virginia Housing, and Hudson Housing Capital. The project will preserve affordability while improving the quality and stability of housing for local residents.

A 119-year-old Norfolk landmark, Pelham Place, is getting a major upgrade while preserving its Tudor Revival charm. New owner Lightwell Development plans to restore the 74-unit historic complex with modern kitchens, central air, and in-unit laundry while converting some layouts to add more bedrooms and new apartments. Renovations are expected to finish by next summer.

Portsmouth City Council has approved plans for Victory Crossing Apartments, a 144-unit market-rate community to be built at 4054 Victory Blvd, near Rivers Casino. The development will include two four-story buildings with a clubhouse, fitness center, computer lab, and green space, offering one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments priced from about $1,475 to $2,800 per month. The project aims to support the city’s growing entertainment district while generating construction jobs and long-term tax revenue.