Legislative Update: And So It Begins

Though the Legislative Session officially begins on March 5, 2013, there has already been significant activity in our state’s capital. While major areas of focus will include education, insurance reform and dealing with a budget surplus, the apartment industry can look forward to a session that includes issues related to: landlord/tenant law, licensing, swimming pool and spa contracting, expert witness testimony, fire safety and fair housing law.

Your Florida Apartment Association Government Affairs department and our Tallahassee lobbying team are continually monitoring bills that would have an impact on our industry and are working closely with bill sponsors to protect our interests.

We encourage you to get involved and share your thoughts as we represent your needs in the governmental arena. Nothing is more important than the participation of our members in the legislative process. Your stories are our most effective tools to get our message out!

Please take the time to check your calendars, and, if available, join us for our Legislative Days in Tallahassee on April 3-4. You may visit our website for additional information: www.faahq.org

Also, keep an eye out for our weekly Legislative Update emails, where you will get the latest scoop on what is going on with our governmental affairs program.

When session starts, there will be frequent updates to our website. Members will have the opportunity to log in and review important legislative news. Be sure to have your membership data up to date and be on the lookout for email alerts from the RSS feed. To sign up for our RSS feed, click on the icon in the upper right-hand corner of our website homepage.

Stay informed and involved in our advocacy efforts. Our collective message is created by the power of individual voices. Make your voice heard today!

Laura A. Heiselman

Government Affairs Director

Florida Apartment Association

875 Concourse Parkway South, Suite 125

Maitland, FL 32751

407.960.2910 (office)

407.960.2911 (fax)

407.575.3826 (mobile)

www.faahq.org

FAA is a federation of 11 local affiliates, representing over 490,000 apartment homes in Florida. Both community and associate members in good standing of a local affiliate are automatically memebers of FAA and NAA.