Rental Review March/April 2026

Chairs Message:

It’s been an interesting couple of months to start our year. Winter is here, it’s not, maybe it is, who knows. The winds of change, like the weather, can always adjust the way we look at the work that we do. What you can always rely on as your constant is SDMHA and the work that is constantly being done behind closed doors to help you through any trying times you might find yourself in.

I’m happy to announce the SDMHA has again been honored as one of NAA’s Achieving Affiliates!! The number of state organizations who receive this honor is very small and we have been for the past few years. This is a huge accomplishment for our Board of Directors, Members and most importantly our Executive Director, Denise Hanzlik.

What has been going on and what do we have coming up you ask?

Legislative Updates – Denise has done a great job in Pierre and sending updates to everyone in the organization. SB 4 revises the return of security deposits from 14 days to 21 days, this goes into effect July 1, 2026.

CALP – If you are interested in becoming a Certified Apartment Leasing Professional through NAA, there is still time to join the online classes starting on March 17th. Get to our website quickly so you can get registered.

Merit Awards Luncheon takes place on March 20th from 11:30 am to 1 pm at The Country Club of Sioux Falls. There’s still time to get your tickets and thank you to everyone who nominated someone for an award!

Great Shots Extravaganza – There is still time to register for this event happening on Thursday April 16th. Our website has all the details you need!

Pierre Board Meeting & Chapter Event – As we continue to focus on the growth of chapters and members within the state, the board will be heading to Pierre for their meeting on Thursday April 23rd and then will host an event to help promote and grow membership within this chapter. If you have some housing friends in Pierre let them know to come and attend.

Cheers to Spring!

Todd Tucker Chairman, 2026

LIVABLE SMART TIP

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Sioux Falls CHAPTER

• Regal Electric

• Professional Insurors Agency

• A&B Business

• East Woods Apartments

• SmartJobBoard

• Select Painting

• Tzadik Management

• Legacy Village

Aberdeen CHAPTER

• Charlotte Andres Real Estate

Black Hills CHAPTER

• Sherwin-Williams • The Place At Estes

• Red Oak Properties,LLC

• Moen Rental Properties

• West Briar Commons

Vermillion CHAPTER

• Sutton Place Apts.

Pierre CHAPTER

• Schlachter Building

MEMBERS WE ARE SAD TO SEE GO:

• Dakota Rooted

• East River Painting & Staining

• Dakota Bedbug Detection

• Zwart Properties

• Howe, Inc.

• Sutton Place Apartments

MEMBERS LOOKING AHEAD

SDMHA REPRESENTS YOU!

34,941 Total Units • 131 Total Associate Members

Member Benefits

Forms & Policies

Everything you need to lease and manage your residential rental property Reviewed by a local attorney and FREE for members

Advocacy

SDMHA is your voice on local, state, and federal legislative issues We keep you informed and advance your interests within the residential rental housing industry

Education www.sdmha.com/sponsorships-and-advertising/online-education

NEW in 2026 - every SDMHA member user account has access to 3 hours of online education

FREE (as long as you have a user account under a member, you receive this benefit). Below is the current list Sessions will be added periodically, so check back often

Digital Marketing

Fungus Amongus

Legal Agreements, Contracts & Evictions

Learn how to tell your story using various social media platforms.

Learn everything you need to know about Mold, what it is, how to prevent it, and what to do when you have it

Learn WHY you have legal documents and the legal process for evictions

Risk Management

Show Me The Money

Sioux Falls Rental Registration Education

How to protect your property through risk management, property maintenance, and city code enforcement

Learn strategies that impact the value of investments, practice determining the value of an investment, and apply a value formula before making any owner/management decisions

This session satisfies the education requirement for the Sioux Falls Rental Registration

BONUS: These courses are approved by the SD Real Estate Commission

GOLD -$800

* l/2 page ad in Rental Review (7.5" x S") printed and digital version. 6 publications

* One-Time FEATURE ARTICLE in Rental Review SDMHA Website - Featured listing with link to your website

• Social Media posts - One time per month to Facebook & Twitter

SILVER -$400

* l/4 page ad in Rental Review (7.5" x 2.5") printed & digital version 6 publications

• SDMHA Website - Featured listing with link to your website

WEBSITE AD -$120/YEAR

• Business card (2" x 3.5") sized ad on sdmha com website

MONTHLY EVENT -$150

• Pick your event in Black Hills or Sioux Falls -->

•3 minute presentation at the start of a event

• Flyer distributed to attendees

• Facebook LIVE feed of your presentation

• Logo on event postcard. email and Facebook

• Listing in Rental Review in event calendar

GREAT SHOTS GOLF EXTRAVAGANZA

DATE TBD

EAGLE -$1,500

• PREMIUM BAY: Recognition on flyer website. social media & Rental Review: l team of 6: Recognition for food at event Choice of 2 Tees Snacks & Bucket of domestic beer

BIRDIE -$1,000

• Recognition on flyer. website. social media & Rental Review; l team of 6: Recognition for food at event

BAR -$500

• Name & logo on table at bay; Recognition at event

BEER BUCKETS -$125

• Name & logo on bar

SDMHA STATE CONVENTION

OCTOBER 14 & 15, 2026

DIAMOND -$2,500 ------> 2 AVAILABLE

• Double Booth Space+ Recognition at Opening Ceremony, Class and Trade Show Handouts

• Premier Sponsor of Event

• Logo on Marketing of Event

• Full page ad in Convention Program

• Recognition at Opening Lunch

PLATINUM -$1,000 ------> 4 AVAILABLE

• Recognition at Opening Ceremony, Class and Trade Show Handouts

* l/2 page ad in Convention Program

• Preferred Booth Placement at Trade Show (cost of booth included)

• Large Company Logo on Signage

EDUCATIONAL -$700 ------> 6 AVAILABLE

• Recognition at Opening Ceremony and Trade Show+ Stage Time to Promote Company

* l/3 page ad in Convention Program

• Trade Show Booth included

• Medium Company Logo on Signage

• Credit at ALL Refreshment Tables

SILVER -$400

------> 10 AVAILABLE

• Recognition at Opening Ceremony and Trade Show

* l/3 page ad in Convention Program

• Trade Show Booth included

• Small Company Logo on Signage

• Credit at ALL Refreshment Tables

SDMHA GOLF CLASSIC E VENTS

SIOUX FALLS I JULY 15, 2026

RAPID CITY I DATE TBD

EAGLE -$1,400

------> 4 AVAILABLE

• Hole in One Sponsor+ Banner in Clubhouse

• Recognition in Handouts. Rental Review. and Social Media

• Golf Team Registration with Meals

BIRDIE -$1,100

------> 5 AVAILABLE

• Beverage Cart Signage+ Name on Drink Tickets

• Recognition in Handouts and Rental Review

• Golf Team Registration with Meals

HOLE -$800

------> $300 (FOR HOLE ONLY}

------> 18 AVAILABLE

• Signage on Hole

* Recognition on Handouts & Rental Review

• One (l) Meal Ticket

PAR -$125

------> 5 AVAILABLE

• Signage around Putting Green

• Recognition on Handouts & Rental Review

• One (l) Meal Ticket

PIN PRIZE -$100

------> 10 AVAILABLE

• Logo on Competition Pin: Recognition at Awards Ceremony

BLACK HILLS EDUCATION BLITZ

RAPID CITY I SEPTEMBER 8, 2026

SPONSOR -$500

• Ticket to event

• logo on marketing materials, website, & social media

• Booth at event

BOOTH - $350

• Ticket to event

• Booth at event

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GREATSHOTS EXTRAVAGANZA DINNER & NETWORKING 2026

Thursday, April 16, 2026 * 3pm - 6pm

2505 W Benson Road, Sioux Falls, SD

How the apartment industry is meeting the needs of modern residents by enhancing maintenance through the adoption of technology.

By Peter Jakel

For full article: https://naahq.org/multifamily-operators-beginning-embrace-tech-driven-maintenance-training

As technology continues to reshape the multifamily housing industry, many multifamily owner/operators are modernizing maintenance training and operations to meet evolving demands.

Investing in Assets

“We’re not just preserving buildings, we’re preserving people,” said Jose Murillo, Regional Maintenance Manager for Greystar’s Desert Region. “Our maintenance teams are our greatest assets, and we need to invest in them like we do our properties.”

“Too often, new hires are handed a stack of work orders and keys with no real onboarding,” Murillo said. “We’re changing that by using data to understand where our techs need support whether it’s HVAC, plumbing or electrical and then providing targeted training.”

A Strategic Approach

Monica Frazier, General Manager at Midwood Investment and Development, echoed the need for a more strategic approach to training and retention. “Success isn’t one-size-fits-all,” Frazier said. “We need to redefine ROI not just in terms of dollars, but in terms of technician development, resident satisfaction, and asset longevity.”

Frazier emphasized that maintenance performance directly impacts resident retention, stating, “Maintenance is the holy trifecta alongside leasing and operations. If we’re not supporting our techs, we’re risking renewals.”

Easing Transitions

The panel also addressed the challenges of introducing new technology to a multigenerational workforce. Frazier introduced the ADKAR model a change management framework focused on “Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability and Reinforcement” as a tool for easing transitions. “Change is hard, especially when it comes to software,” she said. “We need to be transparent about why we’re making changes, provide hands-on training and reward early adopters.”

Craig Carter, representing digital training platform Interplay Learning, noted that while many technicians may feel hesitant about technology, most are already using it daily. “About 86% of skilled trades workers say they prefer digital tools for training,” he added. “The key is helping them realize they’re more techsavvy than they think.”

Carter advised operators to reframe training goals. “If you say you want to train 52 hours a year, it sounds overwhelming,” he said. “But if you break it down to 30 minutes a week, it becomes totally doable.”

Murillo agreed, urging leaders to make training a regular part of the workweek. “Fifteen minutes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday adds up,” he said. “That consistency builds confidence and competence.”

As the session concluded, the speakers challenged attendees to rethink how they support their maintenance teams.

“Technology is here to stay,” Murillo said. “We can either resist it or use it to empower our people. The choice is ours.”

2026 SIOUX FALLS MAYORAL CANDIDATE LUNCHEON

Wednesday, April 29th, 11 am - 1 pm

Country Club of Sioux Falls, 3400 W 22nd St.

In preparation for the Sioux Falls municipal election, we invite members to join us at the Country Club of Sioux Falls for an informative look at the candidates running for Sioux Falls Mayor

At this forum, you'll get the opportunity to learn about the candidate’s background, goals, and vision for serving. Moderated by TBD, the Mayoral Candidates Forum will focus on housing-related issues.

The Forum is being organized by the Home Builders Association of the Sioux Empire, the REALTOR® Association of the Sioux Empire, and the South Dakota Multi-Housing Association.

Reserve your seat today at Sioux Falls 2026 Mayoral Luncheon - South Dakota Multi-Housing Association

BLACK HILLS AREA

We are in discussions with the Black Hills Home Builders Association for similar events in your area.

Check out our EVENTS page on our website for updates.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

This legislative session is one for the record books From posturing of gubernatorial candidates to shenanigans in both houses, to searches for a rouge senator. Data Centers was the buzz word. Now they have moved on to Real Estate taxes and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) There are many bills out there for both. We will see several of them killed in one way or another. And the others will either be worked as is written or amended in hopes of getting passed

There are numerous bills we are monitoring for you Please refer to the Thursday Legislative Update email for the latest Not receiving it? Check your spam folder, or do we have your email address? Contact SDMHA office to ensure you are receiving updates

National Legislative Update

Things are changing rapidly on the federal level Here was the latest as of February 28th

● HUD Revokes 30-day Notice Requirement for PBRA, Public Housing. Link for full story: https://naahq.org/news/hud-usda-revoke-30-day-notice-rules

● HUD Announces Proposed Rule on Citizenship Verification Status in Subsidized Housing. On February 20, 2026, U S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published its proposed rule to extend citizenship and immigration status verification requirements to all applicants and recipients of HUD assistance under covered programs regardless of age Currently, HUD regulations do not require documentation from persons who declare their citizenship. Link for full story: https://naahq.org/news/hud-announces-proposed-rule-citizenship-verification-status-subsidized-housing

● Energy Efficiency: HUD announced its final determination to further extend the deadlines for compliance with energy efficiency standards for housing financed by HUD and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Link for full story:

https://naahq.org/news/hud-extends-energy-efficiency-standards-deadline

● Fee Transparency: NAA is tracking 25 state-level bills and six proposals at the local level in 21 states on industry fee transparency Currently, 20 states and six localities have fee transparency mandates applicable to rental housing providers. Link for full story: https://naahq.org/news/federal-fee-transparency-rule-advances-while-states-chart-their-own-course

● State of the Union: In response to Tuesday’s State of the Union address, NAA and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) released a joint statement. See NAA and NMHC response on following page. Link for full story: https://naahq.org/news/housing-featured-state-union

Update (02/28/2026) the Respect State Housing Laws Act (H R 1078) is on the U S House calendar #446 And the Housing for the 21st Century Act (H R 6644) was passed by the House and has been received by the Senate

The package contains several rental housing industry priorities, including:

● The Housing Supply Frameworks Act (H R 2840), which would direct HUD to publish guidelines and best practices for State and local zoning frameworks;

● The HOME Reform Act of 2025 (H R 5878), which would reauthorize and make several needed program improvements to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program.

● The Identifying Barriers to Housing Supply Act (H R 4659), which would require Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) recipients to publicly report on their progress removing onerous land use policies; and

SDMHA and NAA are looking out for you!

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