Advocacy in Action

Thank you all who took action and took the time to oppose mandatory fire sprinklers in New York State. 

Here is the News Flash from the New York State Association of REALTORS:  

Dear NYSAR member,

NYSAR members can claim victory in an important fight to increase housing inventory in New York State.  Today a state advisory committee chose not to approve mandatory fire sprinklers in all new single family homes less than three stories.  NYSAR and NYSAR members have rallied for months to oppose the plan which would have increased the cost of new residential housing construction by as much as $30,000.
 
Upon learning about the sprinkler mandate proposal by the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council, NYSAR began a comprehensive effort to educate lawmakers and regulators that consumer education and choice is a better option.  Thousands of REALTORS® across the state participated in NYSAR’s “Call for Action” by reaching out to Governor Kathy Hochul and other state officials.
 
NYSAR argued that a major contributor to housing inventory shortage is government overregulation leading to higher construction costs.  Lawmakers and consumer all agree that we need more housing choices, and this victory is a huge step in the right direction.

For more updates on NYSAR Government Affairs visit https://www.nysar.com/advocacy/.