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Digest: Multifamily Florida | Spring Edition 2024 Digital EditionCover StoryPresident's Message COVER STORY: Fresh Solutions to Familiar...

ICYMI: Check out information and materials from FAA's Post-Session Legislative Update.

Watch the recording and access the slide deck from FAA's webinar, Changes to the Live Local Act.

Michael Hodges, owner of First Place Management and chair of the APAC Board of Directors, was honored as the 2023 President’s Advocacy...

Each year, the Florida Apartment Association selects a Legislator of the Year to recognize his or her contributions to the apartment industry. This...

Please note: FAA in the News provides links to recent media mentions of the Florida Apartment Association. Members are encouraged to check back for...

Digest: Multifamily Florida | Winter Edition 2023-2024 Digital EditionCover StoryPresident's Message COVER STORY: Substance over Style: Social...

Florida's 60 day Legislative Session convened on Tuesday, January, 2024, and Impact 2024 (formerly FAA's legislative conference) is right around the...

A Look Back: FAA Delivered for Members in 2023 What a year this has been! This holiday season, the Florida Apartment Association would like to share...

Digest: Multifamily Florida | Fall Edition 2023 Digital EditionCover StoryFAA UpdatePresident's Message COVER STORY: Building — or...

Please note: The material outlined in this article is for informational purposes only. FAA members are strongly encouraged to consult corporate...

Kimberly Maggard, CAPS | Nominating Committee Chair On August 28, 2023, the Nominating Committee convened to consider and select a slate of officers...

Kimberly Maggard, CAPS | Nominating Committee Chair On August 28, 2023, the Nominating Committee convened to consider and select a slate of...

Hurricane Advisory As Florida prepares for the impact of Tropical Storm Idalia, multifamily owners and managers have a unique challenge to...

Miya's Law Updates & Information from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation As of January 1, 2023, all statutory...

Florida’s apartment operators have seen skyrocketing insurance costs. Higher insurance costs put pressure on rents, limit capital expenditures and...

Digest: Multifamily Florida | Summer Edition 2023 Digital EditionCover StoryFAA UpdatePresident's Message COVER STORY: Housing Takes Center Stage...

On Thursday, June 29, Governor DeSantis signed HB 1417. This new law reestablishes much needed consistency by reasserting the state's...

Please note: The information included below is for informational purposes only and as such does not constitute legal guidance. Any property or...

Digest: Multifamily Florida | Spring Edition 2023 Digital EditionCover StoryFAA UpdatePresident's Message COVER STORY: Adapting to a Changing...

Members of the Florida Apartment Association traveled to our nation's capital in March 2023 to join multifamily professionals from across the U.S....

Please note: The information and resources contained in this article are for informational purposes only. FAA members are strongly encouraged to...

Workforce development, recruitment, and talent retention are top of mind for many multifamily executives. As part of the Property Management...

Florida APTitudes: FAA Priority Legislation Advances, Important Dates for Exhibitors, and More

On March 8, the Florida Senate voted unanimously to pass SB 102, which was championed by Senator Alexis Catalayud and Senate President Kathleen...

The winter 2022-2023 issue of Multifamily Florida magazine features stories about hiring, workforce development, and making maintenance a key part...

Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at Inspire, Powered by FAA, the 2023 FAA Annual Conference and Trade Show taking place October 11-13,...

Florida APTitudes: Advocating for the Industry, Lyceum Curriculum Updated, and More

Florida APTitudes: Staff news, Miya's law update, and more

Florida APTitudes: Call for Presentations, Platform Meeting, Leadership Lyceum, and More

Hurricanes Ian and Nicole intensified the call for lawmakers to address Florida's troubled property insurance market. In the aftermath of both of...

By 2030, Florida will need to build more than 570,000 apartment homes to meet demand and keep its communities competitive and welcoming, according...

Florida APTitudes: Call for Presentations, Platform Meeting, Leadership Lyceum, and More

Hurricane Advisory As Florida closely prepares for the impact of Tropical Storm Nicole, multifamily owners and managers have a unique challenge to...

FAA Property Management Executive Forum slated for November 4, 2022, has been postponed until early next year.

Florida APTitudes: Officers Elected, Hurricane Recovery, Staffing News, and More

After Hurricane Ian decimated much of Southwest Florida and flooded parts of Central Florida, volunteers from local FAA affiliates, multifamily...

The Sponsorship Opportunities and Exhibitor Prospectus is now available for Inspire, Powered by FAA, the 2023 FAA Annual Conference & Trade...

As Florida continues to recover from the impact of Hurricane Ian, FAA affiliates across the state are offering information and guidance. Apartment...

After exhausting all possible options to host the 2022 FAA Annual Conference & Trade Show, due to Hurricane Ian, FAA has made the difficult...

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida... President's Message: It Has Been an Honor FAA Update: Whose Story is it Anyway? Cover...

By Kristi Novak, CAM, CAPS Altman Management Company It is hard to believe that we are reaching the end of yet another year. Anyone else find...

Chip Tatum, CAE Executive Vice President In August, one Florida county earned the dubious distinction of being the first local government to attempt...

By Diane Sears It wasn’t that long ago that marketing an apartment community to potential residents meant placing ads in magazines and hoping...

By Camila Cal The COVID-19 pandemic shifted the way many industries operate, including, and perhaps especially, the multifamily industry....

By Paul Bergeron Innovation and automation continue to flourish in the apartment industry. Companies are developing and upgrading their offerings...

Florida APTitudes: Know Before You Go, On-Site Registration, and More

Florida APTitudes: FAA Sues to Stop Rent Control Measure, 'Multifamily Florida' 2022 Charlie Awards, and More...

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida... President's Message: Customer Service Is Crucial FAA Update: Feeling the...

By Amanda White, FAA Government Affairs Director The 2022 regular 60-day Florida legislative session ended on March 14 with much still unsettled,...

By Kristi Novak, CAM, CAPS Altman Management Company Has this ever happened to you? You’re shopping in a nice clothing store or staying in...

Chip Tatum, CAM, CAE Executive Vice President For so many of us, mentally processing what seems like an unending series of challenges, nonstop...

By Camila Cal It’s no secret that the maintenance technician profession has long been a male-dominated field. In fact, according to career...

By Paul Bergeron Resident conflict can begin seemingly innocently before escalating rapidly. Community manager Aileen Ocasio knows first-hand...

Tampa’s city council tasked the city’s staff to bring forward a rent control ordinance that would have restricted rent growth to the...

The Florida Apartment Association is opposing rent control in two of Florida's major markets: The City of Tampa and Orange County. As previously...

The Florida Apartment Association (FAA) will continue to work closely with the Apartment Association of Greater Orlando (AAGO) to oppose any form of...

Florida APTitudes: Miya's Law Webinar, Officer Nominations Now Open, Annual Conference Speaker Spotlights, and More...

During the 2019 session, language was added to Florida Statutes to increase human trafficking awareness by imposing various requirements on public...

Florida APTitudes: FAA Presents Keynote Speaker, FAA Officer Nominations Now Open, and More...

Orlando Sentinel OpEd Link | June 11, 2022 Currently, Orange County leaders are signaling that they may be willing to put a dangerous and...

Florida APTitudes: The 411 on Annual Conference, FAA Hall of Fame, and More...

NOTICE: This is an FAA members-only update. This email and its contents may not be shared. OUR Florida recently announced that the deadline for...

The apartment industry is bracing for change once again. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) new efficiency and testing requirements for air...

By Darlyn Finch Kuhn Joelis Barandica mostly remembers everyone being scared, all the time, on so many levels. As regional director of education...

By Kristi Novak, CAM, CAPS Altman Management Company We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. – Unknown When I started...

By Chip Tatum, NAAEI Faculty, CAM, CAE Executive Vice President As I sit here, I am nearly three months into one of the most exciting...

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida... President's Message: Adaptability is Key FAA Update: Let's Get Strategic Cover Story: Here to...

Recruiting, training, and retention are being emphasized even more in 2022.

By Camila Cal In our current digital age, social media has quickly become one of the most important tools for businesses. This is true for the...

Florida APTitudes: Annual Conference Website is Live, Registration is Open, Supplier Updates, and More...

Now available with Spanish subtitles.

Florida APTitudes: Join FAA for Post-Session Legislative Update, Property Management Executives to Discuss Hot Topics, and More...

This is the second in a series of weekly email updates regarding the status of the apartment industry's legislative priorities and other important...

Florida APTitudes: FAA Mid-Session Legislative Update Call, Discounted Apartmentalize Registrations Available, and More...

This is the first in a series of weekly email updates regarding the status of the apartment industry's legislative priorities and other...

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida... President's Message: Ready for the Challenge FAA Update: Goodbye, Farewell, Auferderzane,...

Florida APTitudes: FAA Announces Nan Cavarretta Scholarship Recipients, Discounted Apartmentalize Registrations Available, and More...

The Florida Apartment Association has awarded the 2022 Nan Cavarretta Scholarship to Melody Register and Andy Bermudez, to enable them to...

By Diane Sears When Kimberly Maggard stepped on stage at the end of her term as the Florida Apartment Association’s 2021 president, she was...

By Diane Sears Katie Wrenn got involved in the Florida Apartment Association through the encouragement of two people she considered mentors: her...

Lingering economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, slow disbursement of rental assistance funds, a heightened focus on evictions, and other...

By Paul Bergeron Authenticity has never been more critical for apartment marketers as they portray and promote their communities and on-site staff...

By Josh Gold, CAE, CMPFAA Executive Vice President Who can forget the famous scene in “The Sound of Music” where the von Trapp children...

By Diane Sears Jessica Romero saw an email blast in her inbox inviting people to apply for a diversity leadership program. She found the invitation...

By Kristi Novak, CAM, CAPS Altman Management Company As FAA celebrated its 50th anniversary throughout 2021, we have all seen what an incredible...

By Diane Sears Antoinette Williams enjoyed working in the multifamily housing industry, but she wanted to get out of her leasing position and move...

By Diane Sears Presidents from the past 50 years of the Florida Apartment Association were in the “green room” backstage preparing for...

Florida APTitudes: Register for 2022 Lgeislative Conferencde, Save the Date for Legislative Committee Meeting, New Meetings Coordinator, and More

The Florida Apartment Association’s annual Legislative Conference is hastily approaching. With only a few weeks away from the signature event,...

By Diane Sears When Bonnie Smetzer relocated to the east coast of Florida in the late 1980s from Atlanta, where she had been part of a large...

By Diane Sears Shawn Wingate was in Washington, D.C., attending a National Apartment Association event, when two women she was with urged her to...

Florida APTitudes: Register for 2022 Legislative Conference, FAA Taps Chip Tatum, Call for Presentations, and More...

The Florida Apartment Association (FAA) is pleased to announce that Chip Tatum, chief executive officer of the Apartment Association of Greater...

By Diane Sears Peggy Queen served as an association executive for 16 years for the First Coast Apartment Association, which was known then as the...

Florida APTitudes: Call for Presentations, FAA Announcement, and More

The Sponsorship Opportunities and Exhibitor Prospectus is now available for the 2022 FAA Annual Conference & Trade Show, which will be held...

By Diane Sears Over the course of 37 years of working in multifamily housing, Glenn Evers has seen all kind of changes in the industry. He has also...

By Diane Sears When it was time for Ron Wenzel to be inducted as the 39th president of the Florida Apartment Association, he had a secret. He was...

The Florida Apartment Association seeks education session proposals for the 2022 FAA Annual Conference & Trade Show, to provide members with...

FAA Executive Vice President Josh Gold, CAE, CMP, has accepted a position as Senior Vice President of Member Education, Programs, and Affiliate...

By Diane Sears When Stacey Stuart took office as the Florida Apartment Association’s 38th president in 2014, it was the beginning of a new...

A study commissioned by the Florida Apartment Association (FAA) finds property tax discounts will increase affordable housing stock and spur...

By Diane Sears Linda Paolo remembers the year of her presidency at Florida Apartment Association as a busy and tumultuous time for the volunteer...

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida... President's Message: Stronger Together FAA Update: You Just Can't Replace Being Face to Face...

By Brad Kuhn Mallory Hoffmeyer, community director of the Essex Luxe apartments, a high-end 330-unit multifamily development in Central Florida, has...

By Kimberly Maggard, CAPS, CPO Royal American Management If there can be such a thing as a silver lining to a pandemic, one would be the emergence...

By Josh Gold, CAE, CMP Executive Vice President Last year at this time, we were hard at work preparing for our first-ever virtual annual meeting...

By Paul Bergeron With an increasing number of communities struggling to find, hire, and train maintenance technicians, some companies are leaning...

Florida APTitudes: FAA's HR&A Study, Platform Meeting and Survey, and More...

By Diane Sears For Susan Truesdale, it took a gentle push to get involved on the leadership track at the Florida Apartment Association, and she...

2021 FAA Research Study: Property Tax Discounts and their Effect on Affordability In 2021, the Florida Apartment Association worked with HR&A on...

By Diane Sears When Kellie Jackson was installed as the 35th president of the Florida Apartment Association in 2011, it was a family affair. She...

By Diane Sears Cindy Fredlund remembers exactly how and why she got involved in the Florida Apartment Association. The 34th president of FAA, who...

FAA is proud to welcome Johnmichael Fernandez as the association’s local government affairs manager. In this role, Fernandez will assist in the...

By Diane Sears One of the biggest benefits the Florida Apartment Association offers for members is industry education — everything from...

By Diane Sears When you ask Mark Ogier about the role the Florida Apartment Association plays in the multifamily industry, he answers with three...

By Diane Sears Donna Reiter admits she knew little about the multifamily industry when she first started working in it. She knew she would gain...

Florida APTitudes: Annual Meetings of FAA and FSC, Platform Meeting and Survey, and more...

By Diane Sears If there is one thing Mark Decker learned during his term as the 31st president of the Florida Apartment Association, it’s...

Nena Gang is proof of how people forge lifelong bonds through the Florida Apartment Association. As a 2016 inductee in the FAA Hall of Fame, and the...

By Diane Sears As the 28th president of the Florida Apartment Association, Teri Bates-Allen smiles when she tells people how big a role the...

By Diane Sears As a longtime member of the Florida Apartment Association, Dori Rones has built up a lifetime of experiences. She still remembers the...

By Diane Sears David Watkins holds the distinction of being the first Florida Apartment Association (FAA) member to be named chair of the National...

By Diane Sears If you ask LuAnne Acton about how the industry has changed since she was president of the Florida Apartment Association in 2002,...

By Diane Sears When Gary Cherry looks back at his tenure on the Florida Apartment Association board and as its 25th president, taking office in...

On July 13, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners passed Ordinance 21-0446, which amended the original Alachua County Human Rights...

Florida APTitudes: Conference Panel, OUR Florida Resources, Officer Nominations, and More

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida... President's Message: Progress, Not Perfection FAA Update: Preserving a Legacy Cover...

By Diane Sears After more than 40 years in the multifamily industry, and most of them involved in apartment association membership or leadership,...

By Kimberly Maggard, CAPS, CPO Royal American Management Inc. When FAA members, leaders, and staff gathered in August 2019 to develop a new...

By Josh Gold, CAE, CMP Executive Vice President The World of Coca-Cola museum in Atlanta boasts a movie theater, 200 artifacts including an 1896...

By Amanda Gill FAA Government Affairs Director The COVID-19 pandemic was raging when the cameras started rolling for the 2021 session. The Florida...

By Paul Bergeron Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a theme dominating discussions among management in most industries, and the apartment and...

By Ashley Tyndall In order for multifamily professionals to be successful, they must approach their target residents where they are. In the past,...

By Diane Sears Jan Milbrath remembers walking the halls of Congress in Washington, D.C., with fellow members of the Florida Apartment Association....

By Diane Sears Carey Bradburn got a call from his former college roommate in the mid-1980s who said, “I need some help.” The next...

By Diane Sears The annual Legislative Conference has become a flagship event for the Florida Apartment Association over the years, with the...

Florida APTitudes: Conference Registration, Officer Nominations, Local Advocacy Update, and More

Flagler County Flagler County Board of County Commissioners recently adopted an ordinance that has since been amended creating a new planned...

By Diane Sears When Dennis Fuller looks back on his year as president of the Florida Apartment Association in 1992, he remembers the travel and the...

By Diane Sears Dan Allen became president of the Florida Apartment Association in 1991 after being a member of the Pinellas Apartment Association,...

By Diane Sears Looking back more than 30 years to when he served as the 14th president of the Florida Apartment Association in 1998 and 1999,...

By Diane Sears Have you ever stopped to think about how the Florida Apartment Association got started? The original president, Rolfe Duggar,...

Florida APTitudes: Rental Assistance Webinar, FAAconference.com Now Live, FSC Nominations, and More...

On May 26, FAA hosted a members-only informational webinar with the Florida Department of Children and Families regarding the state's rental...

The OUR Florida Program website is now LIVE and accepting applications. FAA members are encouraged to visit the website and read the FAQ page, which...

The OUR Florida Program website is now live and will be accepting applications soon (exact date TBD).

On May 3, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 21-101 and Executive Order 21-102, related to local government COVID-19 restrictions.

The 2021 session ended on April 30 and there were several victories for the Florida apartment industry. Below is a brief recap on the industry's...

Florida APTitudes: Spring Governance Meetings, 50th Anniversary Opportunities, Trade Show Sold Out, and More

The official website for the in-person 2021 FAA Annual Conference & Trade Show is now live at FAAconference.com. The site includes details about...

In an effort to help FAA members stay informed and engaged during the 2021 state legislative session, FAA will be providing updates regarding the...

In an effort to help FAA members stay informed and engaged during the 2021 state legislative session, FAA will be providing updates regarding the...

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida... President's Message: FAA Brand Shines in Trying Times FAA Update: Everything I Needed to Know About...

By Kimberly Maggard, CAPS, CPO Royal American Management Inc. Mission: The Florida Apartment Association is a federation of associations...

By Josh Gold, CAE, CMPExecutive Vice President Shortly after the New Year, I had the good fortune to spend several days with a certain puggle...

By Brad Kuhn As COVID-19 swept through the country in the first quarter of 2020, vulture capitalists raised more than $300 billion to take...

By Paul Bergeron Nearly one-quarter of the way into the new year, apartment operators’ focus continues to be on the pandemic. COVID-19 has...

On April 19, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a rule related to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

In an effort to help FAA members stay informed and engaged during the 2021 state legislative session, FAA will be providing updates regarding the...

Although we have sold out of exhibit space and conference sponsorships, there are still some unique opportunities to get a tremendous amount of...

In an effort to help FAA members stay informed and engaged during the 2021 state legislative session, FAA will be providing updates regarding the...

In an effort to help FAA members stay informed and engaged during the 2021 state legislative session, FAA will be providing updates regarding the...

Florida APTitudes: Eviction Moratorium, 50th Anniversary Opportunities, Very Few Booths Remaining, and more...

In an effort to help FAA members stay informed and engaged during the 2021 state legislative session, FAA will be providing updates regarding the...

In an effort to help FAA members stay informed and engaged during the 2021 state legislative session, FAA will be providing updates regarding the...

Fewer than 9% of booths are still available for the exhibit hall at the 2021 FAA Annual Conference & Trade Show. Booths went on sale to all...

In an effort to help FAA members stay informed and engaged during the 2021 state legislative session, FAA will be providing updates regarding the...

In a 5-1 vote, the Hillsborough County Commission voted to approve Ordinance 21-7, commonly referred to as a tenant bill of rights, during their...

Florida has a critical need for more affordable housing with a shortage of 400,033 rental homes that are affordable and available for extremely...

By Laureen Crowley A live broadcast, some prerecorded messages, a technical glitch or two, and a rapid-fire trivia game combined to create a unique...

Florida APTitudes: Rent Relief, NAA News, Supplier Updates, and More

Some Local Assistance Funds Available Now

Florida APTitudes: FAA Leadership Lyceum Scholarship Winners, Meetings, Legislative Conference, and More

By Camila Cal The Florida Apartment Association has awarded the 2021 Nan Cavarretta Scholarship to Amy Baker and Samantha Harvey, to enable them to...

Issue: Florida Statute 633.202 was amended in 2016 to give local governments discretion to regulate fire radio systems for buildings within their...

Shortly after being inaugurated yesterday, President Biden asked the CDC to extended the Eviction Order through March 31, 2021. A joint statement...

Issue: Housing affordability remains a top concern for elected officials at the local and state level. In fact, Florida has a critical need for...

Issue: Despite housing providers’ best efforts to protect residents and employees throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an...

Issue: The Sadowski Affordable Housing Trust Fund helps the apartment industry by providing money to build and repair affordable apartment homes...

Florida APTitudes: FAA Winter Governance Meetings, Legislative Conference to Be Virtual, and More

From eviction moratoriums to increases in delinquency rates, Florida’s multifamily industry has been presented with a uniquely difficult set...

By Kimberly Maggard, CAPS, CPO Royal American Management Inc. I am honored and grateful to be serving as the president of the Florida Apartment...

By Josh Gold, CAE, CMPExecutive Vice President Leadership lessons can come from the most surprising sources. Take, for example, reality TV —...

By Terry Godbey What happens when you gather a group of property managers in a room (okay, a virtual room) and ask them to speak candidly about...

By Terry Godbey 1. We care deeply about our on-site teams and our residents. “I care about the quality of life of my residents and my...

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida... President's Message: Step 1: Enhance Advocacy FAA Update: Unexpected Leadership Lessons from...

Suppliers, prepare to celebrate 50 years of FAA! Plan now for the 2021 Florida Apartment Association Annual Conference & Trade Show —...

The Future of Florida's Minimum Wage In passing Amendment 2, Florida has become the only state in the union to have a constitutionally mandated...

Florida APTitudes: FAA Legislative Conference, Meetings to Be Virtual, Call for Participation, and more...

The First Coast Apartment Association is excited to share the launch of a new partnership with RentJax, a local search helping renters connect with...

Florida APTitudes: FAA Annual Meeting Recording Available, Housing Costs Study, Call for Presentations, and more...

By Katie Wrenn, CAPS WRH Realty Services Inc. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be writing this. At the same time, I write it with a heavy...

By Josh Gold, CAE, CMP It would be an understatement to describe the COVID-19 crisis that has gripped our nation and the world since early spring...

By Darlyn Finch Kuhn Lori Agudo was frightened. In mid-March, as businesses closed all around her due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she began working...

By Camila Cal Social media is an integral part of daily life for many Americans. We constantly share, retweet, or like posts because it makes us...

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida... President's Message: A Most Unusual Year FAA Update: Rising to the Challenge Cover Story:...

On September 1, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ordered a halt to certain evictions only under specific circumstances...

Florida APTitudes: FAA to broadcast annual meeting, compensation and benefits report, APAC virtual silent auction opens for bidding, and more...

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WEBINAR RECORDING. On September 1, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ordered a halt to certain...

Municipal Policies, Racial and Economic Disparities Undermine Housing Affordability, Report Finds ORLANDO, FLA., Sept. 15, 2020: Municipal policies...

Federal Eviction Moratorium On September 1, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) filed an order in the Federal Register to...

Florida APTitudes: Annual meetings of FAA and FSC plus broadcast, training on human trafficking, and more...

During the 2019 legislative session, language was added to Florida Statutes to increase human trafficking awareness by imposing various...

During the 2019 legislative session, language was added to Florida Statutes to increase human trafficking awareness by imposing various...

Frequently Asked Questions about Florida's new Emotional Support Animal Law Please note: This information is for informational purposes only and...

On July 29, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-180, which provides a limited extension of the original eviction moratorium that was issued...

Florida APTitudes: Free member webinar on evictions, training on human trafficking, FAA receives communications awards, and more...

It's hurricane season, and multifamily owners and managers have a unique challenge to provide information and support to residents as well as to...

The Florida Apartment Association has received three national awards and three statewide awards — including two first-place awards. FAA...

In an effort to help the apartment industry achieve compliance with Florida's new human trafficking awareness training requirements, FAA is hosting...

By Katie Wrenn, CAPS WRH Realty Services Inc. 2020 kicked off with a positive economic outlook, strong job market, and steady growth in multifamily....

By Josh Gold, CAE, CMP Executive Vice President Ok, I'll admit it. I’ve never been a big fan of working from home. Maybe I’m “old...

By Amanda Gill The 2020 legislative session moved fast and furiously and when it ended on March 19, many of the Florida Apartment...

Apartment Communities Targeted in Lawsuits Numerous apartment communities in Florida have been targets of lawsuits and demand letters claiming...

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida... President's Message: Multifamily Industry, FAA Rise to Occasion FAA Update: Difficult Times...

Governor Issues Executive Order to Extend Florida's State of Emergency (Executive Order 20-166) On July 7th, the Governor further extended Executive...

Disclaimer: This information is being provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. FAA members are encouraged to...

The Florida Apartment Association is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity in the treatment of all people. FAA stands in opposition to...

Florida APTitudes: Trade show canceled, calls for nominations, diversity and inclusion, and more...

Disclaimer: This information is being provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. FAA members are encouraged to...

Disclaimer: This information is being provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. FAA members are encouraged to...

Disclaimer: This information is being provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. FAA members are encouraged to...

Disclaimer: This information is being provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. FAA members are encouraged to...

Disclaimer: This information is being provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. FAA members are encouraged to...

As Florida begins the process of reopening, suppliers are finding innovative ways to assist multifamily communities in coping with the COVID-19...

Florida APTitudes: Reopening amenities, solutions from suppliers, blast from the past, and more

Disclaimer: This information is being provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. FAA members are encouraged to...

Disclaimer: This information is being provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. FAA members are encouraged to...

In April 2020, the Florida Apartment Association (FAA) conducted an anonymous survey to collect data regarding how FAA members are adapting to the...

Disclaimer: This information enclosed in this email and online at www.FAAHQ.org is being provided for informational purposes only and does not...

Disclaimer: This information is being provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. FAA members are encouraged to...

Department of Business and Professional Regulation's Emergency Order On April 30th, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered...

The Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued Emergency Rule No. 67ER20-1 on April 29th, 2020. This emergency rule incentivizes owners and...

Disclaimer: The information enclosed in this email and online at www.FAAHQ.org is being provided for informational purposes only and does not...

2020 FAA Annual Conference website is live, digital edition of Multifamily Florida available, webinar series, and more.

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida... President's Message: Training and Development Matter in Any Market FAA Update: FAA is on the...

State and Federal Eviction Moratorium Timeline Summary The Florida Apartment Association created this visual aid to help members understand the...

By Katie Wrenn, CAPS WRH Realty Services Inc. 2020 got off to a rousing start in the multifamily industry, following a strong 2019. Steady...

By Josh Gold, CAE, CMP FAA has moved to: 200 East Robinson StreetSuite 900 Orlando, FL 32801 Executive Vice President Psychologists agree...

Multifamily design trends maximize living area By Dan Wine Efficient use of limited space, functional and minimalist design, and social areas that...

In an effort to educate the general public regarding how the multifamily industry operates and the community-wide positive impact that is...

The National Apartment Association has worked tirelessly to provide its members with timely and important information regarding COVID-19's impact on...

Due to the unprecedented outbreak of COVID-19, Governor Ron DeSantis has issued many important executive orders. In an effort to assist members, we...

FEDERAL BAN ON EVICTIONS The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Act has issued a 120 day moratorium on evictions for nonpayment of...

The State of Florida's Stay At Home Order The Governor issued executive order 20-91 on April 1st, which placed a stay-at-home order over the entire...

Due to the unprecedented outbreak of COVID-19, federal, state, and local governments have developed many assistance programs for those affected by...

This resource includes information regarding when residents can expect stimulus payments, the importance of communicating with management if they...

The Florida Apartment Association is pleased to make recordings of its free educational webinars available to members. You will need to log in as...

Disclaimer: The information enclosed in this email update is being provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute...

In late March, Congress passed and President Donald Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or "CARES Act,” to...

The Florida legislative session recently ended on March 19th. 2020 was another banner year for the Florida Apartment Association. We made progress...

Webinar series, lease updates, survey results, trade show almost sold out, and more.

_ The Florida Apartment Association is pleased to offer its members a series of FREE educational webinars throughout the month of April. Mark your...

The Florida Apartment Association has requested that Gov. Ron DeSantis classify elements of the multifamily housing industry “essential”...

The Florida Apartment Association (FAA) is committed to keeping members informed about issues that may affect you, your businesses, and your...

Click & Lease Now Includes Complementary Litigation Defender Insurance | NAA Issues Guidance on Covid19 Coronavirus | 'Multifamily Florida'...

By Camila Cal The Florida Apartment Association has awarded the 2020 Nan Cavarretta Scholarship to Malia Thomas and Belinda Reaves, to enable them...

FAA Board of Directors to Meet | 2020 Nan Cavarretta Scholarship Recipients Announced | Emerging Leaders Scholarship Applications Open | and...

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida: President's Message: Defining FAA's Mission and Vision for the Coming Year FAA Update: Focusing on...

FAA Announces 2020 Legislative Priorities FAA members will be discussing important legislative priorities with Florida legislators during the 2020...

By Katie Wrenn, CAPS WRH Realty Services Inc. As we wrap up 2019, I am honored and humbled at the opportunity to serve as the president of the...

By Josh Gold, CAE, CMP Executive Vice President Welcome to the first issue of your redesigned Multifamily Florida! Although we modernized the...

By Randa Griffin Rents continue to grow — 2.9 percent through the first three quarters of 2019, according to a recent Yardi report —...

By Randa Griffin New technologies can ease parking issues, communication headaches, and property-tour scheduling but they come at a price. Several...

All 10 FAA affiliates have submitted the names of their delegates and alternates to the FAA Board of Directors. Their terms officially begin on...

New FAA Board of Directors Seated | Registration Now Open for 2020 FAA Legislative Conference | Discounted Registrations to Apartmentalize...

Registration Now Open for 2020 FAA Legislative Conference | Last Chance to Submit Proposals for 2020 Conference Presentations | Discounted...

FAA Executive Committee Installed | 2020 FAA Annual Conference & Trade Show Call for Presentations | Discounted Registrations to...

The 2019 FAA Annual Conference & Trade Show blasts off this week with more education than ever before, plus a variety of networking...

Welcome to the New Florida APTitudes | 2019 FAA Annual Conference & Trade Show Ready to Blast Off | 2020 FAA Legislative Conference...

Suppliers, prepare to make your mark! Plan now for the 2020 Florida Apartment Association Annual Conference & Trade Show — Make Your Mark,...

In this issue of Multifamily Florida: President's Message: Thank You for an Exciting and Rewarding Year FAA Update: Lifelong Learning has...

For the past couple of years, the calls that at least parts of Florida are suffering from an affordable housing shortage crisis have grown louder...

By Josh Gold, CAE, CMP FAA Executive Vice President “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps...

Recycling. Sustainability. Energy efficiency. Reducing your carbon footprint. The idea of “going green” has been around for decades, in...

By Bonnie Smetzer, CPM, HCCP JMG Realty Inc. It’s been an honor to serve as president of FAA this past year. I had several important goals and...

By Patti Girardi Nearly all Americans support recycling and 75 percent say it should be a priority, according to a recent survey by the U.S....

What's New in the FAA FAA Leaders Set Vision for Future FAA-AAGO Offer Toolkit to Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis FAA Annual Conference Website...

Hurricane Advisory As Florida closely watches Hurricane Dorian, multifamily owners and managers have a unique challenge to provide information and...

Apartment Industry Offers Solutions to Housing Affordability Crisis Study Finds Multifamily Developers Willing to Build Affordable Apartments...

What's New in the FAA FAA-AAGO Offer Toolkit to Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis Ralph Robinson Earns Certified Association Executive Credential FAA...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2019 Gov. Ron DeSantis signs legislation to prohibit unfunded inclusionary zoning mandates HB 7103 eliminates...

What's New in the FAA Nominations for FAA Officers, Hall of Fame Now Open Governor Signs Impact Fee Consistency into Law Governor Signs State...

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida: President's Message: Together, Let's Address Housing Affordability ...

by Amanda Gill FAA Government Affairs Director Two laws that were passed during the 2019 Florida Legislative Session will help developers...

by Bonnie Smetzer, CPM, HCCP JMG Realty Inc. The affordable housing crisis in our state continues to grow, and many Floridians find it...

By Josh Gold, CAE, CMP FAA Executive Vice President French fries are a menu staple at McDonalds. They may be served covered in gravy in Canada...

by Ryan McCain Partner, Barfield McCain PA Some five years after the Florida Legislature passed the state’s first medical marijuana law,...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2019 Gov. Ron DeSantis signs impact fee consistency into law HB 207 clarifies impact fee collection process,...

The discussion surrounding Source of Income (SOI) protections has resurfaced in Florida. SOI includes benefits or subsidy programs including housing...

One of FAA's 2019 legislative priorities is under attack and we need your help! Please click here to send an email to Governor DeSantis asking him...

FAA supplier members gathered on May 22 at the Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront to hear from a panel of seasoned supplier members and from Eric...

What's New in the FAA FAA Legislative Priorities, Successes Summarized on Post-Session Call FAA Launches New Conference Website FAA Creates New...

Below is a brief outline of the various topics discussed during our Post-Session Legislative Update Call, which took place on May 20, 2019. During...

The 2019 FAA Annual Conference & Trade Show is preparing to lift off from the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek October 2-4.

After a fast and furious week in Tallahassee, the 2019 session came to an end on Saturday. I am pleased to report that two of FAA's priority bills...

We are now in the final two weeks of the regularly scheduled 2019 session. It remains to be seen if the Legislature will finalize the budget in time...

What's New in the FAA Proposed Bylaw Changes to Be Voted on at May Meeting FAA Launches New Maintenance Series at 2019 Annual Conference &...

Earlier today, FAA hosted a Mid-Session Legislative Update webinar. If you were unable to join us for the call, please click here to listen to a...

Your advocacy efforts on behalf of the apartment industry are paying off in many ways during the 2019 session! Below is a brief rundown of the...

It was an exciting week in Tallahassee for the apartment industry. During the fourth week of session, one of FAA's 2019 legislative priorities (HB...

What's New in the FAA Keynote Speakers Announced for 2019 FAA Annual Conference & Trade Show Legislative Update Emails Discounted Registrations...

During the third week of session, committees took action on FAA priority legislation and other bills that could impact the apartment industry. Below...

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida: President's Message: 'Residents' Come in Many Breeds FAA Update: Building Organizational Goals With...

Apartment Life With Pets By Randa Griffin Most Americans love pets, with surveys showing that more than two-thirds of American households have...

FAA Members Promote Key Priorities at Statehouse By Randa Griffin Record-breaking attendance at the 2019 FAA Legislative Conference in Tallahassee...

Building Operational Goals With Your Team is SMART By Josh Gold, CAE, CMP FAA Executive Vice President The first session of each new FAA...

‘Residents’ Come in Many Breeds By Bonnie Smetzer, CPM, HCCP, JMG Realty Inc. Apartment managers have come a long way in how we view...

It was another busy week in our state's Capitol. As you know, FAA is tracking several pieces of important legislation and budget discussions that...

The 2019 Florida Session is underway and FAA is tracking several pieces of important legislation that could impact the apartment industry. Below is...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – FEBRUARY 28, 2019 JOINT STATEMENT ON RENT CONTROL PROPOSALS On Behalf of: Bonnie Smetzer, PresidentThe Florida...

What's New in the FAA FAA, AAGO Issue Joint Response to Rent Control Proposals Legislative Update Call Set for Friday, March 1 Discounted...

Supporters of FAA's Apartment Political Action Committee (APAC) will savor international flavors, sights, and sounds at APAC's biggest night, Isla...

What's New in the FAA FAA Members Prepare to Promote Priorities in Tallahassee Applications for New FAA Emerging Leaders Scholarship Due Next...

The National Apartment Association has prepared the following guidance and resident communications to assist you in working with residents who are...

2019 Legislative Priorities Click here for a digital copy of the Florida Apartment Association's priorities. #1. Support Sadowski Affordable...

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida: President's Message: A Note of Thanks... and an Appeal FAA Update: Turnover Can be Opportunity in...

What's New in the FAA Two Leadership Lyceum Students Awarded Nan Cavarretta Memorial Scholarships FAA Announces New Emerging Leaders Scholarship...

What's New in the FAA FAA Hires New Government Affairs Director 2019 NAA Advocate: Florida Delegation Dinner Leadership Lyceum: Q&A With...

Nearly all candidates supported by FAA’s Apartment Political Action Committee won their races. In addition, FAA-supported Amendment 2 (to...

What's New in the FAA NAA Chairman Installs 2019 FAA Executive Committee FAA Releases Compensation and Benefits Reports FAA Supports Amendment 2...

Hurricane Michael Recovery Resources As Florida's Panhandle recovers from the impact of Hurricane Michael, here are some resources compiled by FAA...

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida: President's Message FAA Update Tracking the Customer Path to your Door Look Across the Industry...

Suppliers, prepare for liftoff! Plan now for the 2019 Florida Apartment Association Annual Conference & Trade Show — Beyond Orbit:...

What's New in the FAA FAA Supports Amendment 2 to Save Cap on Taxable Property Values Remembering Linda Watkins Sip to Support...

What's New in the FAA Register by Sept. 19 for the 2018 FAA Annual Conference & Trade Show FAA Supports Amendment 2 to Save Cap on Taxable...

The polls are closed for the 2018 primary and many APAC supported candidates will be on the ballot in the November election. Out of 40 supported...

A cap on tax assessment increases for certain properties — including apartment communities —is scheduled to expire unless voters pass...

By Diane Sears “What brought you to us today?” That might seem like a simple question, but … it’s complicated. When...

By Mary Shanklin From managing social media reviews to introducing bike shares, some of multifamily’s fastest emerging ideas are being...

At the heart of every apartment community is the residents who call it home, and at the heart of every property owner should be the safety of their...

By Lori Trainer, CAM, CAPS Pinnacle In just a few short weeks, my term as president will come to a close and my successor will be sworn in at...

When we bring out the best in our individual staff members, the entire team shines — including leaders. A quick search for “How to bring...

What's New in the FAA FAA Members Urged to Support Affordable Housing Nominations for FAA Executive Committee, Hall of Fame Close...

It might be hard to believe, but it is time to nominate FAA officers for the 2018-19 board year. Click to download the nomination document. The...

FAA received a gold Excel award and three silver Excel awards from Association Media & Publishing, a professional organization for...

What's New in the FAA Communities Can Get Help Becoming BearWise Nominations for FAA Executive Committee Now Open Floridian Crowned National...

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida: President's Message ...

What's New in the FAA FAA Suppliers Learn to Maximize Opportunity Notables: Apartment Professionals on the Move Keynote Speakers Announced for...

By Lori Trainer Pinnacle What do you think of when you hear the term “affordable housing”? Do you think of government assistance,...

By Josh Gold, CAE, CMP FAA Executive Vice President For three days in late April, Florida Apartment Association staff and local affiliate...

By Courtney Barnard FAA Government Affairs Director The Florida legislative sessions is 60 days long. It’s a small window of time for bills...

Recent court rulings about whether a Florida resident can grow marijuana for his medical use have raised questions about potential impacts of...

By Randa Griffin When Gov. Rick Scott signed House Bill 529 on April 6, he signed one of the Florida Apartment Association’s priority...

The Florida Apartment Association is thrilled to be a finalist in four categories of Association Media & Publishing’s EXCEL Awards. FAA...

What's New in the FAA New Feature to Spotlight Apartment Professionals on the Move Keynote Speakers Announced for 2018 FAA Annual Conference &...

Breaking News: Governor Scott signs HB 529 into law. FAA priority legislation protecting the doorstep waste collection industry has passed its final...

The 2018 FAA End of Session Update Call audio is available on SoundCloud. You can also copy and paste this link into your browser:...

What's New in the FAA Considering a Smoke-Free Policy? Property Managers Share Top 5 Tips Keynote Speakers Announced for 2018 FAA Annual...

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida: President's Message: Be Prepared to Lend a Hand FAA Update: Promoting a Policy of Transparency...

Sunday, March 11, marked the end of the eighth and final week of Florida’s legislative session. The legislature adjourned at 4:16 pm on Sunday...

Register today to join fellow supplier members for education, a meeting of the FAA Product/Service Council, and networking with industry leaders on...

By Josh Gold, CAE, CMP FAA Executive Vice President Since the Enron debacle and accounting scandals near the turn of this century, it’s...

By Wendy Annunziata At the Mission Springs Apartments, Hurricane Irma toppled trees, damaged roofs, and opened up a car-sized sinkhole...

By Randa Griffin More than 160 members of the Florida Apartment Association gathered in Tallahassee for three days of meetings, education, and...

By Lori Trainer Pinnacle Disasters like the hurricanes that hit Florida and other parts of the United States last year bring to light the...

Friday, March 2, marked the end of the seventh week of the legislative session. Here is a summary of what happened in Tallahassee since our last...

Celebrate and support APAC while enjoying a private VIP cruise on the Intracoastal Waterway at Boca Raton. Guests will enjoy a full dinner, open...

What's New in the FAA Keynote Speakers Announced for 2018 FAA Annual Conference & Trade Show FAA Board of Directors Update FAA to Host...

Friday, February 23, marked the end of the sixth week of legislative session. Here is a summary of what happened in Tallahassee since our last...

Friday, February 16, marks the end of the fifth week of legislative session. Here is an update of what happened in Tallahassee since our last...

The 2018 FAA Mid-Session Update Call audio is available on SoundCloud. You can also copy and paste this link into your browser:...

Wednesday, February 7 marks the midpoint of the legislative session. Many bills that could potentially affect the apartment industry are on the...

For information on what APAC is all about, please see the APAC Frequently Asked Questions Document. Or copy and paste this link into your browser:...

Click here for full online E-Newsletter What's New in the FAA FAA Ready to Advocate for 2018 Legislative Priorities Three...

Friday, January 19 marked the end of the second week of legislative session. Many bills that could potentially affect the apartment industry are on...

2018 Legislative Session Week One Update Friday, January 12 marked the end of the first week of legislative session. Many bills that could...

Call audio is available on SoundCloud. You can also copy and paste this link into your browser: ...

Click here for full online E-Newsletter What's New in the FAA FAA Supports Residential Property Management Scholarship Fund FAA Committees Now...

The 2018 Sponsorship Opportunities and Exhibitor Prospectus is now available online. The prospectus includes a wide variety of ways to reach your...

By Josh Gold, CAE, CMP FAA Executive Vice President If you’re like many people, this time of year is about making resolutions....

By Dan Tracy The economy has worked in favor of Florida’s multifamily housing industry pretty much since the Great Recession of 2007-08 by...

By Dan Tracy Renting apartments and keeping them filled can be easy, as long as you are willing to work really hard and do stuff nobody else...

BY LORI TRAINER PINNACLE Serving as the president of the Florida Apartment Association is an honor and a privilege that I do not take lightly....

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida: Presidents Message: Be a Part; Growing Together FAA Update: Resolve to be Involved Feature: State...

Click here for full online E-Newsletter What's New in the FAA FAA Supports Residential Property Management Scholarship Fund FAA Committees Now...

What's New in the FAA FAA Installs 2017-2018 Executive Committee Florida Multifamily Rental Market Strong, But Faces Likely Slowdown Discounted...

What's New in the FAA Hurricane Irma: How to Get or Give Help 2018 Leadership Lyceum Nominations Now Open Register to Be Heard on Legislative...

The thoughts and prayers of FAA leaders, members, and staff are with all who are dealing with the effects of Hurricane Irma, especially those who...

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida: Property Makeover Certifiably Green Shifting Demographics Best Face Forward President's...

By Diane Sears Shifts in Florida’s demographics are leading to big changes in the multifamily housing market, and proactive communities can...

Apartment community managers have to stay on top of national and statewide trends, but there also are some regional differences around Florida that...

Burns likes to ask what a 17-year-old high school senior born in 2002 has in common with a famous Millennial, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who was...

If you’ve ever come back from vacation to overflowing email or a stack of mail and other documents on your desk, you might understand why half...

By Trish Harris Whether you manage one community or oversee a portfolio, chances are you already juggle plenty of priorities and have never given...

By Wendy Annunziata The website for Urban Place Apartments in Tampa features a pop-up screen that flashes the following message to prospective...

By Shawn Wingate It’s hard to believe that my term as president of the Florida Apartment Association is coming to an end. Looking back over...

Hurricane Irma Recovery Resources As Florida recovers from the impact of Hurricane Irma, here are some resources compiled by FAA staff. These...

Hurricane Advisory As Florida closely watches Hurricane Irma, multifamily owners and managers have a unique challenge to provide information and...

What's New in the FAA FAA Members to Set 2018 Platform Share Your Thoughts, Win a Prize Register by September 27 for the 2017 FAA Annual Conference...

What's New in the FAA Latest 'Multifamily Florida' Features Annual Legislative & Legal Updates Last Call for Nominations for Executive...

The creamy marble halls and brass wall sconces of the state Capitol building may not look like a battleground, but make no mistake: The 60 days of...

By Alexis Vilaboy When you think of mold, do you imagine a relentless, living growth set on taking over multiple apartment units and draining your...

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida: President's Message: Harness the Power of Your Voice FAA Update: Make the Most of FAA's New...

Advocacy comes in many forms. As parents, we advocate for our children to receive the best possible care and education. As professionals, we...

It’s out with the old and in with the new at FAA, digitally speaking. Our new website and member database are now fully live at faahq.org. If...

What's New in the FAA Nominations for Executive Committee, Hall of Fame Due August 1 Register Now for the Best Pricing for 2017 FAA Annual...

What's New in the FAA Register Now for the Best Pricing for 2017 FAA Annual Conference & Trade Show Create a Profile and Log-in at FAA's New...

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It’s Cinco De Mayo and what should be the last day of the Florida legislative session. The 60-day session has been extended until at least...

FAA's website has a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all our members. To get the most out of your member...

This week marked the end of the eighth week of legislative session; there are only 7 days until the end of the 60-day legislative session. Many...

What's New in the FAA FAA Launches New and Improved Website Suppliers: Stand Out with an Enhanced Business Listing Celebrate APAC with Food,...

This week marked the end of the seventh week of legislative session, there are only 14 days until the end of the 60-day legislative session. Many...

This week marked the end of the sixth week of legislative session, and there are only 21 days until sine die. Many bills that could potentially...

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This week marked the end of the fifth week of legislative session, we are nearing the final countdown of the 60-day session. Many bills that could...

This week marked the end of the fourth week of legislative session. Many bills that could potentially affect the apartment industry are on the move....

This week marked the end of the third week of legislative session. Many bills that could potentially affect the apartment industry are on the move!...

What's New in the FAA Kicking the Habit One Community at a Time: Going Smoke-Free Takes a Concerted Effort Keynote Speakers for FAA Annual...

By Diane Sears The resident comes home from a business trip, and right away it’s evident something is wrong. Very wrong. There’s water...

Escape the Everyday through Teamwork By Josh Gold, CAE, CMP FAA Executive Vice President Picture yourself and a group of friends and colleagues...

By Shawn Wingate Richman Property Services Inc. During Module I of the 2017 FAA Leadership Lyceum program, one of the students shared a favorite...

Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the first quarter, 2017, issue of Multifamily Florida magazine. By Darren J. Ayoub ...

Inside this issue of Multifamily Florida: Tech Trends Legislative Conference Report Fair-Housing Remedies President's Message: Those Who...

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What's New in the FAA Keynote Speakers for FAA Annual Conference Announced New Dates for May Board and PSC Meetings, Lyceum Module FAA Leadership...

Florida Apartment Association Maintenance Legislation FAQs Information on HB 535 for the Apartment Industry 1) Why was this legislation...

Sadowski Affordable Housing Trust Fund Background: The Sadowski Act passed in 1992, creating a dedicated revenue source to fund Florida’s...

Save the Non-Homestead Property Assessment Cap Background: In 2007, the Florida Legislature proposed constitutional Amendment 1, also known as the...

Background: The Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA) and the Florida Fair Housing Act protect persons from discrimination based on several factors such...

What's New in the FAA Cavarretta Scholarships Awarded to 2017 Leadership Lyceum Students FAA Members to Share 3 Priority Issues with...

FAA News: Sadowski Funds at Work SAIL Program Helps Fill Multifamily Housing Gaps By Wendy Annunziata The Viridian apartment community in St....

What's New in the FAA Refunds Processed for 2016 FAA Annual Conference & Trade Show Legislative Conference Registration Is Open Sponsorship...

Shining a Spotlight on Our People, Purpose, Passion By Josh Gold, CAE, CMP FAA Executive Vice President The theme of the 2016 FAA Annual...

By Shawn WingateRichman Property Services Inc. "Change is the only constant in life." — Heraclitus, Greek philosopher If there’s one...

Inside this edition of Multifamily Florida: Giving Back Clearing the Air FAA News President's Message: Changing for the Better FAA...

What's New in the FAA Legislative Conference Registration Is Open Leadership Lyceum Slots Still Available Discounted 2017 NAA Education...

What's New in the FAA 2016 FAA Annual Conference & Trade Show Cancellation Update FAA Installs 2016-2017 Executive Committee 2017 FAA Annual...

What's New in the FAA FAA to Honor Volunteers of the Year, Hall of Fame Inductees New Pricing Structure Announced for FAA Lease Wine Tasting Will...

Inside this edition of Multifamily Florida: Special Report: Staffing Rx Hiring and Keeping The Best Talent Staying Power Fixin' To...

What's New in the FAA New Pricing Structure Announced for FAA Lease Numbers Talk: But What They Are Saying? Zika Advisory: CDC Guidelines Can...

What's New in the FAA FAA Wins 2 National Awards for Legislative Efforts Conference Session Focuses on Doing Well by Doing Good Nominations for...

What's New in the FAA Nominations for Executive Committee, Hall of Fame Due August 1 Time Is Running Out for Early Bird Discount on 2016 FAA...

Inside this edition of Multifamily Florida: Yearly Report: Legislative and Legal Updates Legislative Advocacy Leads to Maintenance...

What's New in the FAA Board of Directors Approves Changes to Bylaws Registration Now Open for 2016 FAA Annual Conference & Trade...

What's New in the FAA Registration Now Open for 2016 FAA Annual Conference & Trade Show APAC Contributions Support Legislative...

Breaking Legislative News: FAA Maintenance Bill Passes House and Senate Bill Awaiting Signature of Gov. Rick Scott By Courtney Barnard A bill...

What's New in the FAA Closing Keynote Speaker Announced for 2016 Annual Conference & Trade Show Legislative Update Limited Number of...

Inside this edition of Multifamily Florida: Apartment Communities Go On A HealthKick: Today's Healthy Amenities Run The Gamut 2016 Legislative...

Florida's 2016 legislative session has come to a close as both chambers declared sine die on Friday evening. It has been a whirlwind 60 days of...

Last week marked the end of the seventh week of session. There are only a few days left before the end of session on March 11. Many bills that could...

What's New in the FAA Keynote Speaker Announced for 2016 Annual Conference & Trade Show Celebration of Life to Remember Former FAA Leader...

FAA Legislative Update: Week Six Last week marked the end of the sixth week of session. There are only two weeks left before the end of session on...

FAA Legislative Update: Week Five Last week marked the end of the fifth week of session. Many bills that could potentially affect the apartment...

Last week marked the end of the fourth week of session, as well as the halfway point of the 60-day session. Many bills that could potentially affect...

The Florida legislative session is in full swing. This past week marked the end of the third week of session, as well as the FAA annual Legislative...

What's New in the FAA MAA Becomes 1st Diamond Level APAC Investor Cavarretta Scholarships Awarded to 2016 Lyceum Students Discounted 2016 NAA...

FAA Sets Legislative Priorities, Plans Statehouse Visits:Members of the Florida Apartment Association established four 2016 priorities at their...

What's New in the FAA Discounted 2016 NAA Education Conference Registrations Available Now FAA Sets Platform, Plans Statehouse Visits Legislative...

Inside this edition of Multifamily Florida: Growth Continues in Multifamily - But For How Long? Legislative Update: FAA Sets Platform, Plans...

What's New in the FAA FAA Sets Platform, Plans Statehouse Visits Legislative Days Registration Is Open FCAA Gathers Food for Needy AAGO...

What's New in the FAA FAA Launches Smoke-Free Multifamily Housing Program and Certification, Plans Additional Presentations Pre-Legislative...

What's New in the FAA FAA Prepares to Launch Smoke-Free Multifamily Housing Program FAA Board Member Addresses Rent Theft Issue It's Not Too Late...

What's New in the FAA FAA Attends BCMHA 'Cruise out of Summer and Sail into Fall' Trade Show Register Now: This Could Be FAA's Biggest Conference...

What's New in the FAA Cavarretta Scholarship Program Established APAC Campus Challenge is Just Around the Corner What's New Around the State Market...

Inside this edition of Multifamily Florida: Lease It Like A Lease-Up Hyperlocal Mobile Marketing Legislative Update: Fair Housing, Fire...

What's New in the FAA Introducing 'Florida APTitudes' Legislative and APAC Update What's New Around the State Market Report What's New...

What's New in the FAA FAA Highlighted in Units Magazine 'Naked Negotiating' Seminar Offered to PSC Members Registration Open for 2015 Annual...

Florida's 2015 legislative session has come to a close as both chambers have declared sine die after a whirlwind 60 days of session. FAA can claim...

Legislative Session is in its final week! The last day of legislative session is May 1, 2015. Here are all the important movements on FAA's priority...

We have just finished week seven of legislative session and we down to the final two weeks! Here are all the important movements on FAA's priority...

We have just finished week six of legislative session and we are on the countdown to the final stretch! Here are all the important movements on...

We have just finished week five of legislative session and although it was a short week for lawmakers, there was movement on three issues important...

What's New in the FAA 3 Bills Important to Multifamily Industry Pass State Legislature; Maintenance Exemption Tabled Teams to Take 'Campus...

Inside this edition of Multifamily Florida: 2015 Session Delivers Wins Despite Challenges Protect Your Community: Keep Up With Fair Housing...

Legislative session is almost halfway over and FAA's priorities are moving full steam ahead. Here is an update of ourprogress in Tallahassee this...

We just finished the third week of legislative session and FAA can already claim two legislative victories! There was not much movement of FAA's...

We just finished the second week of legislative session and many bills affecting our industry are on the move! Here is an update of what happened in...

The 2015 Legislative Session has begun; for the next 60 days FAA will be working with lawmakers to advocate for the multifamily industry and to...

What's New in the FAA FAA Delegation Meets with Members of Congress Early Wins in 2015 Legislative Session Benefit Affordable Housing Funds, Fair...

What's New in the FAA Annual Conference to Feature Bobby Bowden as Keynote FAA Members Meet with Legislators to Advocate on Key Priorities FAA...

What's New in the FAA FAA Joins Successful Push to Save Terrorism Risk Insurance Program FAA Announces Priorities for 2015 State Legislative...

Inside this edition of Multifamily Florida: An Ounce of Prevention: An Organized System for Maintenance Saves Time, Trouble, and Money Rental...

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