Hello FCAA Members, As you likely know, President Biden recently proposed raising taxes on certain apartment owners and operators who raise rents more than 5% in a year. And as you also know, rent control has proven unsuccessful in every jurisdiction where it has been... Continue Reading
You can help Change Homelessness! For almost 50 years, a group of organizations has worked together across NortheastFlorida to prevent and end homelessness. And each year, this group grows larger,expanding to ensure coverage of each square mile in the tri-county area and all who livehere. After... Continue Reading
Have you ever considered renting to a homeless veteran? By Sheila Millan, LCSW and HUD/VASH Social Worker Not all that long ago, say prior to 2008, there weren’t any programs to speak of in the Jacksonville area that was specifically aimed at trying to house our nation’s homeless... Continue Reading
Hurricane Ian: Be Prepared! First coast emergency management information SHELTER INFORMATION CLICK HERE. NOAA HURRICANE CENTER: ian UPDATES Step - By - Step Hurricane Preparedness NAA Hurricane Preparedness Tips! FEMA Disaster Resources FCAA Supplier Members Hurricane preparation... Continue Reading
The U.S. Treasury Department has recently disbursed rental assistance funds to Clay County, Duval County, and St. John's County respectively. These funds are for renters who have been impacted by COVID-19 and have overdue rent. Each county government will be responsible for how to disperse the... Continue Reading
During the 2019 legislative session, language was added to Florida Statutes to increase human trafficking awareness by imposing various requirements on public lodging establishments, including apartment communities. The requirements added by Section 509.096 go into effect January 1, 2021. This... Continue Reading
Be Prepared. It's the motto of the Boy Scouts, and also just very sound advice for 2020. The 2020 Hurricane season kicked on on June 1, and is anticipated to be an active year. Please take a moment and make sure that your property and company is prepared if a hurricane targets the First Coast.... Continue Reading
Below you will find a list of actions local governments within the First Coast area have taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Note: This list is not all encompassing and is expected to grow in the coming weeks. It will be updated as new information becomes available. For specific... Continue Reading
Disclaimer: The information enclosed in this update is being provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. FCAA members are encouraged to contact their legal counsel regarding any landlord/tenant law matters. The industry is in uncharted territory at this time and... Continue Reading
