February 2021 | The monthly e-newsletter of the Florida Apartment Association
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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. 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 here.
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A report on compensation and benefits for multifamily professionals throughout Florida is now available. The FAA 2020 Compensation and Benefits Report includes state data for all major job categories. Regional reports include data for each of FAA's 10 affiliate regions. Read more and purchase your copy today.
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FAA Prepares to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Florida Apartment Association, and FAA staff are planning how to celebrate the milestone. This photo from 2000 is just one of many blasts from the past we'll be sharing with you in the coming months. U pload YOUR favorite photo blasts from the past here and we'll share as many as we can.
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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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NAA Provides COVID-19 Rental Housing Support Resources
As part of the COVID-19 Rental Housing Support Initiative, a resource library focusing on mental health provides information and tools to address challenges, because mental health is as vital as physical health, especially in times of crises. The first part of this resource library focuses on isolation and will be followed with additional resources (released over the next few weeks) on resiliency, anxiety and financial stress. Access Library
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Registration is now open for NAA’s virtual Advocate! The March 8 event will include a riveting keynote speaker, informative breakout sessions, and a comprehensive issues briefing before members meet virtually with members of Congress. With the CDC eviction moratorium extended through March, and an additional moratorium extension through September looming, the future of the multifamily industry depends on Congressional action. Learn more and register.
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Some apartment firms are using amenities to connect with residents in the era of social distancing, and discovering an opportunity to see how their residents are surviving. Read more.
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NAAEI has changed its National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) credential to the Certified Apartment Leasing Professional (CALP) credential. This new, enhanced curriculum for training leasing professionals is now available.
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Exhibit Booths Open to All March 24
Exhibit booths at the 2021 FAA Annual Conference & Trade Show will go on sale on March 24 at 9 a.m. Eastern Time at FAAconference.com/exhibit. For more information about the event and about exhibiting, please refer to the 2021 Sponsorship Opportunities and Exhibitor Prospectus at FAAconference.com/prospectus.
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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 the remainder of 2020, 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 marshall.boomer@theygsgroup.com 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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