Advocacy News

The FAA government affairs team monitors proposed legislation that could affect Florida's multifamily industry and advocates on your behalf. Updates are issued regularly during the state's legislative session and as needed throughout the year. Please note: This news section is for FAA members only. You must be logged in to access and read articles. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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

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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...

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