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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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On Thursday, April 21, Tampa City Council took a first step towards requiring landlords to provide 60 days notice for rent increases. In a 6-0 vote,...

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On April 6, BAAA hosted this Zoom webinar with the St. Pete Housing Authority (SPHA) to learn about how the SPHA is adapting to the new Source of...

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City and County governments in the Tampa Bay region continue to focus their attention on a number of housing related matters that BAAA members...

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On March 10, BAAA hosted a webinar discussed St. Pete’s recently adopted ordinances on Source of Income and Termination Notice for...

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On March 11, BAAA hosted a webinar with the Tampa Housing Authority (THA) where members had the opportunity to ask THA leaders a wide range of...

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On Thursday, March 17, 2022, the Tampa City Council voted unanimously to adopt their version of a Tenant Bill of Rights. This ordinance is similar...

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On Tuesday, February 22, BAAA hosted a webinar on Hillsborough County's Housing Stability program. At the end of 2021, Hillsborough County awarded...

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BAAA hosted this webinar on Friday, February 25, so that BAAA members could learn more about a recent wave of demand letters being sent to apartment...

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On Thursday, February 24, Tampa City Council held a workshop where they discussed the topic of rent control. The workshop was led by Tampa City...

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In AN ORDER dated February 11, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will prohibit telecommunications providers from entering into or...

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Bay Area Apartment Association (BAAA) members have a long history of working with the Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative (THHI) and it's...

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Yesterday morning, 2/10, the City of St. Petersburg’s Housing, Land Use, and Transportation Committee heard a presentation from City attorneys...

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