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The latest news on government activities surrounding BAAA and the industry from our Government Affairs Director, Eric Garduño.

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Fire code language that would expressly allow so-called valet trash service in apartment corridors advanced last week during the Florida Fire Code...

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An appeals board in Polk County reversed a decision of its own building official and ruled unanimously that handicapped pool lifts are not required...

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The Florida House and Senate Appropriations Committees passed their respective budget proposals to be sent to their respective floors for debate and...

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Legislation that would permanently prevent radical increases in property taxes was approved by the House Commerce Committee 24-2 last week and is on...

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Legislation to provide statewide regulations for transportation network companies (TNC’s) advanced in its latest committee stop in the Florida...

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Pinellas County is set to adopt a new stormwater manual this week that was two years in the making and will guide modern development on design...

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The Florida Apartment PAC supported 54 candidates statewide standing for election in the Florida Legislature, and 51 of those candidates won...

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The last three years have seen a continued shift to a renter-based society in the United States creating a transformative time in the multi-family...

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Largo commissioners pushed back until Sept. 13 a discussion about bringing back multi-family impact fees, an issue that has already been scheduled...

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If you own property and are considering a multi-family project in the city of Largo, plan on making an appearance at town hall on Tuesday. City...

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A pair of new fees that would have cost apartment owners $67 per unit the first year failed to pass the Temple Terrace City Council after a pair of...

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NAA reports that last week, a fair housing complaint was filed against an NAA member company that operates properties in several states. The...

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