Georgia has become the latest state to pass tort reform laws that, in part, aim to address premises liability and negligent security actions. The reforms could have significant implications for parties involved in building and managing affordable housing.

Operating over 100 affordable housing communities across nine states, LDG Development has implemented a suite of security systems tailored to the specific safety needs of each of its unique developments. From license plate readers and gunshot detection technology to designated areas for police officers to write reports, LDG Development offers a blend of high- and low-tech security systems to enhance resident safety.

Dr. Megan Sandel, Boston Medical Center spoke with NH&RA’s Peter Bell, to examine the connection between affordable housing and healthcare and the growing realization that good health is essential for households to attain stability and sustainability.

Over the past decade, insurance has become a significant concern for multifamily affordable housing owners. Increasingly litigious activity around a variety of liability areas, combined with challenging environmental conditions in many parts of the country, has resulted in higher premiums and increased deductibles, further squeezing operational costs in already stressed deals.

The housing crisis isn’t just confined to high-demand coastal metros. Housing supply is shrinking, and the share of cost-burdened renters is growing in the country’s interior, including the resort-oriented communities in the Mountain West.