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"Housing for All" A look into Orange County's new Affordable Housing Task Force Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings' and his team have been busy at work putting the final touches on the County's new 'Housing for All' Task Force. The task force aims to put into motion the recommendations of the... Continue Reading

On February 28th, AAGO and FAA issued the following "Joint Statement" in response to rent control proposals. Links to media coverage can be found below the press release. JOINT STATEMENT ON RENT CONTROL PROPOSALS On Behalf of: Bonnie Smetzer, President, The Florida Apartment Association... Continue Reading

2019 on "the Hill" In the afterglow of the 2019 Legislative Conference, the AAGO team has been reflecting on the level of success we've been able to achieve through our association's continued advocacy efforts. Each year, member's from all across the state of Florida come together to advocate... Continue Reading

As an industry, it is important that we work together during this difficult time to help those residents affected by the government shutdown. Four weeks into a rigid government shutdown, federal employees may begin to experience difficulties meeting the conditions of your lease. Luckily, the... Continue Reading

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Be in the Know Legislative Delegation Meetings What are They? Where are They? Why Should I Care? As 2020 quickly creeps upon us, so does the 2020 Legislative Session. Florida has a quirky legislature, cycling between an earlier legislative session, beginning in January and a legislative later... Continue Reading

Golden Key Awards-It's a Wrap! by Carina Pfieffer, Chair of Special Events Committee, AAGO and Market Director at 407apartments Julie Smith, Vice Chair of Special Events Committee, AAGO and Property Manager at Highlands Viera West On behalf of the Special Events Committee and the entire AAGO... Continue Reading

By: Robbie Carey As the number of job postings continues to rise, it can be a struggle to find qualified candidates to apply to your open rental housing positions. Check out some tips on how to attract a larger pool of qualified candidates to your posting. Happy recruiting! 1. Remember Your Job... Continue Reading

It's no secret that AAGO's dedicated and hard working volunteers help make our amazing events and world class educational opportunities possible. Each year we show appreciation for members who give back to the association at the annual Thanks for Giving Luncheon. This year's Thanks for Giving... Continue Reading

In preparation for this year’s Golden Key Awards we are reliving some of the excitement from last year’s big event. For the next several weeks, we will continue to highlight some of last year’s Golden Key Nominees and share their stories with you. This week, we sat down with... Continue Reading

Annual Toy Drive for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program You have been waiting for the information and now it's here. Once again, AAGO wants to help make sure that all of the children in the Central Florida area are able to celebrate and receive a new toy. We are collecting... Continue Reading

Local Candidates Supported in 2018 We are committed to supporting candidates for local office that understand the needs of the apartment industry in central Florida! The following candidates have been financially supported so far this year (2018) through the Apartment Political Action Committee... Continue Reading