Date posted
Aug
20
In 2023, the Florida Legislature passed HB 837 which provided comprehensive tort reform, and included important changes for owners and managers of...
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Protecting the Interests of the Rental Housing Industry.
The latest news on government activities surrounding BAAA and the industry from our Government Affairs Director, Eric Garduño.
Date posted
Jul
19
Federal Housing Finance Administration Changes On July 12, the Federal Housing Finance Administration (FHFA) announced new tenant centric...
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Date posted
Jun
27
Our local Coast Guard command is in need of housing for its services members. They have yearly turnover of service members who require...
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Date posted
Jun
27
On July 10, at 12PM, the National Apartment Association is hosting a webinar titled "Operational Impacts - 2024's Federal Agency Actions", which...
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Date posted
Jun
27
Did you know the Florida Fire Code . . . . . . requires landlords to update tenants yearly on emergency instructions. The National Fire...
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Date posted
Jun
13
BAAA's partner, the Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative (THHI), has time-limited funding to support the move-in of 10-15 households...
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Date posted
Jun
13
On Thursday, June 6, the Tampa City Council adopted an ordinance that sets up a fee structure to pay for City staff to conduct income and rent...
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Date posted
May
16
We're proud to announce that the Bay Area Apartment Association is the first affiliate to give $100k+ in one year to Florida Apartment...
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Date posted
May
15
The below is not legal advice or operational advice. Please consult your attorney for how this information applies to your individual...
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Date posted
Apr
15
On April 4, 2024, as part of BAAA's all day Fair Housing training, representatives of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the Tampa...
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Date posted
Feb
14
On February 7, Florida Senator Marco Rubio and Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty introduced S 3755, the Respect State Housing Laws Act, which would...
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Date posted
Feb
7
As reported last year, the Biden Administration issued a Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Right, which directed Federal agencies to look for ways to...
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