Current Issues

Current State and Local Issues 

Impacting the commercial real estate industry begins with state legislatures and city halls. BOMA International’s advocacy team works in close coordination with BOMA’s local associations to protect the interests of the industry and share the latest information from across the country. 

Learn more about recent issues by topic: 

Trending Issues  

• Law Enforcement Guidance Policy Brief

• Transfer Tax Report 

• Artificial Intelligence and Commercial Real Estate 

• Battery Fires from Electric Bikes and Scooters 

• Building Electrification and Carbon Reduction 

• COVID Prevention and Implications for Indoor Air Quality and Energy Usage (BOMA COVID-19 Guidance Document) 

• The Building Collapse in Surfside: What You Need to Know (BOMA Policy Brief) 

• Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations (BOMA Policy Brief) 

• Climate Policies (BOMA Policy Brief) 

• Animals in the Workplace (BOMA Policy Brief) 

• E-Scooters and the Micromobility Trend (BOMA Policy Brief) 

• Addressing Homelessness in Our Communities (BOMA Policy Brief) 

Benchmarking  

• Energy Benchmarking Ordinances Engagement Toolkit

• ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager®

Sustainability and Resilience  

• Water Conservation Improvement Guide

• Waste Management Improvement Guide

• Unlocking Hidden Value in Class B and C Office Buildings

Tax and Finance  

• BOMA/Suburban Chicago Keeps Sales Taxes Out of Illinois Budget