Advocacy

Orange CARES for Residents With funding received under the CARES Act, Orange County has launched its Crisis and COVID-19 Individual and Family Assistance Program, Orange CARES. The program will provide one-time payments to residents affected by COVID-19. Additional application requirements and... Continue Reading

On Monday evening Governor DeSantis extended the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures until July 1, 2020. The Apartment Association of Greater Orlando (AAGO) respects and understands the Governor’s decision. Without a doubt, the pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented hardship for... Continue Reading

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As we all continue to monitor the situation surrounding COVID-19, we continue to receive new information and recommendations surfacing at each level of government. In light of this, it is paramount that we continue to advocate for the developing needs of our industry. In conjunction with NAA, we... Continue Reading

️ In February, the AAGO Board of Directors approved and adopted the Political Giving Council's (PCG) formal candidate endorsement and screening policy. Having the ability to offer a candidate an official 'endorsement' is... Continue Reading

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

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

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

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