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Currently representing nearly 85,000 units in the Tampa Bay Area, the Bay Area Apartment Association is a non-profit trade association serving the interests of the rental housing industry. BAAA offers educational programs, legislative updates and provides other topical information of interest to industry professionals in the Tampa Bay Area.

Membership includes individual owners, property management companies and supplier/vendor companies who provide products and services for the rental housing industry.  Continued >>

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Bayline Magazine July 2009Bayline Magazine
July 2009

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Government AffairsGovernment Affairs

The Money You Will Save

by Jeff Rogo, Government Affairs Director

 

The extended 2009 Florida Legislative Session ended on May 8.  The outcomes were very positive for the apartment industry.

 

$12.4 Million Eviction Filing Fee Reduction

On July 1, the eviction filing fee will be reduced from the current charge of $265.00 to $180.00.  So, the court clerk cost for an eviction will be $85.00 less next month, almost a third less.  The State of Florida estimates this fee reduction will result in a statewide, annual savings of continued >>