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FCC Order Bars Exclusive Agreements with Communications Providers
Posted In: Advocacy News, Industry News, Member Content - Login,
Date posted Feb 21

In AN ORDER dated February 11, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will prohibit telecommunications providers from entering into or...

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Fair Housing - Top 10 Pitffalls to Avoid in 2022
Posted In: Virtual Learning Library, VLL - Login Required,
Date posted Feb 17

Join us for a 1-hour look at Fair Housing and "Did you know?" questions. 

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BHM: Florida's First Black Millionaires
Posted In: DEI,
Date posted Feb 16

Celebrate Black History Month with BAAA: A brief story of eight African Americans who became millionaires in Florida before desegregation.

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You Bet Your Assets - Everything You Need to Know About ESAs!
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Date posted Feb 16

Stay on the right side of one of the hottest HUD complaint topics!

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Volunteer and Partner with THHI
Posted In: Advocacy News, Industry News, Member Content - Login,
Date posted Feb 14

Bay Area Apartment Association (BAAA) members have a long history of working with the Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative (THHI) and it's...

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2022 Inclusion Calendar
Posted In: DEI,
Date posted Feb 14

According to a Harvard University study, diversity initiatives don’t work unless awareness & inclusion are daily practice. Being aware of ethnic...

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Update on Rent Control in St. Pete
Posted In: Advocacy News, Industry News, Member Content - Login,
Date posted Feb 11

Yesterday morning, 2/10, the City of St. Petersburg’s Housing, Land Use, and Transportation Committee heard a presentation from City attorneys...

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Regulatory Alert - Demand Letters Related to SOI
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Date posted Jan 27

It has come to our attention that a law firm(s) have recently sent apartment communities demand letters claiming discrimination based on source of...

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CEC Requirements Changing for Credential Holders
Posted In: Education,
Date posted Jan 25

The CECs you're earning in 2021 for your 2022 renewal are changing. See below and email us with questions! 2021 CECs Required CAM and CAPS...

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CEC Renewal Form for Designations
Posted In: Education,
Date posted Jan 24

It's that time of year again for you to report your Continuing Education Credits (CECs) to the National Apartment Association! If you are a...

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Hiring - How to Select & Retain Them! Webinar
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Date posted Jan 24

How to Select & Retain Them! Instructors: Tayler Russell, Mahaffey Apartment Co., & Bry Carter, The Pheonix Staffing Originally recorded:...

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Recording: BAAA Meeting with Pinellas ERAP Officials
Posted In: Advocacy News, COVID Rental Assistance, Industry News, Member Content - Login,
Date posted Jan 20

On January 18, officials from Pinellas County provided BAAA members an update on County's Emergency Rental Assistance Program and answered...

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