April 2021 | The monthly e-newsletter of the Florida Apartment Association |
The official website for the in-person 2021 FAA Annual Conference & Trade Show is now live at FAAconference.com. The site includes details about sessions, speaker bios, and a link to register for the conference. A map of the sold-out trade show floor includes a full listing of exhibitors, which is color-coded to indicate medal-level sponsors. Visit the site now.
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Meetings of the FAA Executive Committee, APAC Board of Directors, FAA Legislative Committee, and FAA Board of Directors will take place on Friday, May 21, at the Don CeSar Hotel in St. Pete Beach, Fla. Board and committee members should RSVP here to each meeting they plan to attend. There will also be a meeting of the FAA Florida Suppliers Council on Thursday, May 20 (see Supplier Updates section below).
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Issues Rule to Support Federal Eviction Moratorium
On April 19, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a rule related to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s eviction moratorium, which was extended through June 30, 2021. The rule is designed to prevent what the administration has referred to as "illegal evictions" that have taken place despite the protections in the CDC order. Read more (member login required).
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Local Rent Relief Tracker Available on FAA Website
The Florida Apartment Association has made available a spreadsheet tracking rent relief programs in municipalities and counties around the state. This tool is for member use only and should not be shared with residents or other nonmembers. FAA's Rent Relief Fund Tracker includes a list of cities and counties with populations above 200,000 that were eligible to request payments directly from the U.S. Treasury to establish emergency rental assistance programs. If your property is located in a city or county that is not included on this list, please stay tuned for more details about the State of Florida's rental assistance program in the coming weeks. The tracker is accessible by FAA members only. Read more about rental assistance here.
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As part of its commitment to keep members informed about issues that may affect you, your businesses, and your residents, the Florida Apartment Association is maintaining an online resource center regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Resources include:
- Executive orders issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
- FAQs, best practices, and sample letters you can use to comply with these orders.
- Information regarding new federal programs, including the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act; and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
- Local government activity in Florida related to COVID-19, such as court closures, suspensions of writs of possession, shelter-in-place orders, and curfews.
- Links to government agencies and other resources.
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Congratulate FAA on 50th Anniversary
This year, the Florida Apartment Association celebrates 50 years of service to Florida’s multifamily industry. Whether you're a property owner or management company, grab your opportunity to join the celebration with a congratulatory ad in a special keepsake supplement to the summer 2021 issue of Multifamily Florida.
With a range of sizes, there’s an opportunity to be included no matter your marketing budget.Don't delay! The deadline to secure an ad is April 28, and the ad artwork will be due May 5. View details at faahq.org/mediakit (scroll down for supplement pricing) and email Marshall Boomer to purchase an ad today.
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An eviction moratorium interrupts the revenue needed to pay employee salaries, mortgages, property taxes, maintenance, and utilities. NAA has made available 45 market-specific reports outlining the financial impacts of the eviction moratorium. Read more.
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Apartmentalize+: a Pre-Event Celebration
On June 16, NAA is hosting an afternoon of celebration and inspiration with keynote speaker Bill Rancic, a performance by Second City, and the NAA Excellence Awards Ceremony, recognizing the best and brightest in the rental housing industry. Apartmentalize+ is a free, online event to celebrate the industry before getting together in-person at Apartmentalize from Aug. 31–Sept. 2. Registration opens on May 17.
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Cancellations are very unlikely, but if you’re interested in being added to the waiting list please send an email to [email protected] with the subject line: FAA 2021 Waitlist. In the body of the email include your company name, mailing address, your first and last name, and cell phone number.
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FSC Meeting, Education Seminar, Reception to Be May 20 |
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A reception with members of the FAA and Bay Area Apartment Association boards of directors and current FAA Leadership Lyceum students will follow at 5:30 p.m. All of the day's events are open and complimentary to all supplier members of FAA affiliates, but registration is mandatory. Register now at faahq.org/FSC21.
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Update: Ad Deadline Extended
Be a Part of FAA's 50th Anniversary
This year, the Florida Apartment Association celebrates 50 years of service to Florida’s multifamily industry. As a supplier to the apartment industry, grab your opportunity to join the celebration with a congratulatory ad in a special keepsake supplement to the summer 2021 issue of Multifamily Florida.
With a range of sizes, there’s an opportunity to be included no matter your marketing budget. Don't delay! The deadline to secure an ad is May 7, and the ad artwork will be due May 14. View details at faahq.org/mediakit (scroll down for supplement pricing) and email Marshall Boomer to purchase an ad today.
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Target FAA Members with Value-Added Website Ads
Members and nonmembers frequently visit faahq.org for a wide range of information, including event updates, job postings, resources about the COVID-19 crisis, and so much more. For a limited time, if you purchase a website ad for a minimum of three months, you will get two additional months of exposure at no cost. Click to view details, or contact [email protected] for more advertising opportunities.
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FAA offers opportunities to reach prospects at events throughout the year. Learn more.
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FAA is a federation of 10 local affiliates, representing more than 800,000 apartment homes in Florida. All community, management company, and supplier members in good standing of a local affiliate are automatically members of FAA and NAA.
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