In the face of COVID-19, Florida's Primary may seem like background noise, however, if you still plan to fulfill your civic duty, below are a few resources that may prove helpful. Today is voting day! Usually an exciting time, today may prove a bit confusing, as many polling locations close or... Continue Reading
Advocacy
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Every year, members of the Florida Apartment Association (FAA) make the long trek up to Florida's State Capitol to advocate for the wants and needs of the apartment industry during FAA's annual Legislative Conference. Now, you may be thinking, "Every year? Don't things get a little, you know,... Continue Reading
Urgent Regulatory Alert Criminal Screening Lawsuit Activity Please be advised, this is not intended to serve as legal advice. We urge and encourage you to contact your legal counsel should you be confronted with a situation falling in line with the information below.... Continue Reading
As Floridians shift their attentions to the 2020 Presidential and State Elections, it may come as a surprise to hear that we are much closer to election season than one may think! With a handful of local elections throughout central Florida taking place through the end of this year, now is as... Continue Reading
Affordable Housing and the Ramifications of Rent Control http://freakonomics.com/podcast/rent-control/ Early on in the 2019 Legislative Session, Orlando lawmakers proposed an interesting solution to the long-standing affordable housing crisis; rent control. However, the ramifications of this... Continue Reading
The Legislative Breakdown 2 months into the new year, AAGO members have been busy advocating for and advancing the interests of their industry. This month has been both exciting and hectic, with members attending the 2019 FAA Legislative Conference while also working to help address and tackle... Continue Reading
Citizen Advisory Boards Navigating the numerous facets involved in the distribution of local government information can be tricky. If you catch yourself in an informational juggling act, applying for a position on a citizen advisory board may help aid your efforts as you become more involved,... Continue Reading