This proposed RENT Ordinance would have imposed sweeping new rental regulations across Albuquerque—threatening private property rights, adding layers of bureaucracy for housing providers, and increasing legal and financial risks for both landlords and tenants.

But your voice made a difference. 

• Thank you to 415 GAAR Members who responded to the Call for Action and contacted City Councilors to express your opposition.
• Thank you to those who took the time to attend the LUPZ Committee meeting and publicly comment in defense of property owner rights and housing choice.
• Thank you to RECPAC, CARNM, NMAR, NM Apartment Advisors, Maddox Management, Apartment Association of NM, Advantage Pointe Properties, Center for Housing Economics, Deacon Property, NARPM, Titan Development & many more for standing up for sensible housing solutions that work for our entire community.
• Thank you City Councilors Brook Bassan, Renee Grout & Dan Champine for opposing this ordinance that would have created unintended consequences for the very people it was intended to help.

Your engagement helped ensure that our elected officials heard loud and clear: overregulation is not the answer.

Missed the meeting? View below - fast forward to 18:20.

For background on the proposed ordinance and why it mattered, revisit our original opposition blog post:  Say NO to ABQ Rental Restrictions O-25-88 | GAAR Blog | Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS®

Celebrate the Win & Keep the Momentum Going

This victory is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when REALTORS® unite behind a common cause. It’s also a testament to the impact of advocacy efforts powered by the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) and Real Estate Community Political Action Committee (RECPAC). These organizations are instrumental in helping elect officials who understand and support private property rights, fair housing, and the real estate profession.

Your investment in RPAC and RECPAC ensures our collective voice is heard—whether at City Hall or in the State Legislature—so we can continue to protect homeownership and defend against harmful legislation like O-25-88.

Join YPN  for Music Bingo on Wednesday, June 18th at 4:00 PM. Enjoy games, appetizers, drinks, and REALTOR® fun—all while supporting RPAC’s critical advocacy work. Every dollar raised helps protect the future of our industry and the communities we serve.

Music Bingo Madness
Wednesday, June 18th
4:00 – 6:00 PM
GAAR Event Center

$25 gets you a bingo card for every round, 2 drink tickets, appetizers, prizes & more.
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