AAGO's State of the Market dinner meeting was an enormous success, as industry professionals from near and far came together for an evening of flavorful food and captivating conversation. Our knowledgeable panelists gave us a break down of the past, present, and future state of central Florida's... Continue Reading
Calm down, Stacey. That adrenaline rush isn't coming from The Hulk ride. You work in the central Florida apartment industry! In a time where other markets throughout the country are experiencing population decreases central Florida is growing at an unprecedented rate! Many experts forecast... Continue Reading
The Florida Apartment Association issued the following "Call to Action" on April 30th. AAGO Members are encouraged to act quickly to encourage state senators to consider SB1128! FAA Call To Action: FAA-supported legislation that will reduce emotional support animal fraud and abuse is in... 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
"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
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
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
Government Affairs Report January 2019 is going to be a BIG year for AAGO and we have already hit the ground running. One of our new year's resolutions is to be as informed and well versed as ever in all things politics. This way, we can share it with all of our members, as well as, the... 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
