SERVING ORANGE, SEMINOLE, OSCEOLA, VOLUSIA, AND LAKE COUNTIES
APARTMENT ASSOCIATION OF GREATER ORLANDO
THE KEY A DIGITAL MAGAZINE
2024 Q1 ISSUE
VOLUME 50, NO.1
TABLE OF CONTENTS 05 AAGO'S 2024 Leadership
06 2024 Premier Partners
07 Welcome to All Our Q1 New Members Check out our new members!
09 Q1 Education Schedu le Check out what is happening in Q1 for Education
12 Q4 Events Schedu le Check out what is happening in Q1 for Events and our 2024 Events Calendar
14 2024 Trade Show Get ready for an unforgettable night of elegance, intrigue, and industry glamour at this year's trade show.
19 2024 Installation & Appreciation Dinner Check out photos from 2024 Installation & Appreciation Dinner
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17 2023 Golden Key Awards Check out photos from 2023 Golden Key Awards
Black History Month Article Read the stories of our members during Black History Month
26 Can a landlord be sued by a tenant for posting a three-day eviction notice? Read more about the case of KAC 2021-1, LLC a/a/o Johnny Jones v True North Property AAGO| 03 Owner A, LLC,
Monica Ramsey (Monica@aago.org)
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AAGO'S 2024 LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATION STAFF
OFFICERS
MONICA RAMSEY PRESIDENT Kathy Hensley
VICE PRESIDENT Melissa Dugas
CPM
CAM, CAPS
Greystar
Royal American Management
TREASURER Eddy Perez
Executive Vice President
CAPS, ARM, CAM
RangeWater Real Estate
HEATHER ALZATE Vice President of Education
SECRETARY Meredith Torres
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Greystar
Ashlee Partin
Debbie Gentry
Affinity Waste Solutions
CAM, CAPS, HCCP
CAPS
Concord Management
Director of Meetings & Events
DIRECTORS
Joelis Barandica - Alex Colasuonna Rodriguez Bridge Property ConAm Management Management
CARINA RAWLEY
Austin Cotton Stephens and Company LLC
Brent Dickson
Domonique Messeroff
Mallory Hoffmeyer Range Water Real Estate
Shana Jackson
Nicole Johns
Epoch Residential
Tempest Roofing
Brittany Smith Atrium
Julie Smith Venterra
Linsay VanWagoner Contravest
Sheena Griffin
Asset Living
ConAm Management
Amanda Otey
Bell Partners
MELANIE SANTIAGO Director of Member Engagement
TORQUIOSE WARE Communication & Branding Manager
Maurice Williams OnCall Parking
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2024 PREMIER PARTNERS
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Welcome to All Our Q1 New Members New Community & Developer Members Dimes Capital Group
J. Ardin Apopka
Aventura Orlando Apartments
1013 South Lake Formosa Drive Orlando,FL 32803
2420 Medicine Lake Drive Apopka, FL 32703
2420 Medicine Lake Drive Apopka, FL 32703
402 Units
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The Avida
The Groves at Lake Ella
Prose Horizons Village
1000 Avida Village Circle Orlando, FL 32825
1225 Vanderway Lane Lady Lake, FL 32159
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400 Units
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New Supplier Partner Members 4 Green Planet
A&D Security Solutions LLC
Allsite Solutions
Cintas Fire Protection Fire Sprinkler Installation/Inspection/Backflow/ Hydrants;Fire Alarm Certification & Consulting;Fire Alarm Installation, Monitoring & Service;Fire Extinguishers
Bulk Waste Removal;Waste Removal;Waste/Recycling/S pecialty/Consulting
Armed Security;Security Services/OnSite;Unarmed security
Concrete Grinding, Replacement, & Repair;Curb Repair/Painting;Parking Lot Maintenance
Core Distributing
E&D Maintenance
EMP Solutions Inc.
FIRM
Lightning Protection
Concrete Grinding, Replacement, & Repair;Fire Restoration;Mold/Asbestos/Lead Remediation/Restoration & Consulting;Restoration-Fire,Water & Wind-Insurance;Water Restoration
National Contract Flooring
PG Service Group LLC
Air Conditioning;Air Conditioning Filters & Materials;Maintenance Supplies
Maintenance Repairs;Painting;Re modeling;Turn-Key
Gator Cleaning & Restoration
Knight Commercial
Air Conditioning Filters & Materials;Carpet Cleaning Services;Cleaning Chemicals & Supplies;Cleaning Services;Pressure Washing/Ext. Building Cleaning
Commercial Roofing & Repair;Mold/Asbestos/Lead Remediation/Restoration & Consulting;New Construction/Remodel/Interi or Design;RestorationFire,Water & WindInsurance;Water Restoration
Cleaning Services
Floor Covering
Paradise Lawns & Landscaping, Inc.
Pool Troopers
Power House Unit 007 LLC
Premiere Building Supplies
Landscaping/Lawn Maintenance;Landscaping/Lawn Maintenance/Consulting;Lawn/ Shrub Spraying;Lawn Pest Control
Armed Security;Security Services/OnSite;Unarmed security
Advertising/Marketing;Apartment Lease-up | Apartment Leasing;Cleaning Chemicals & Supplies;Cleaning Services
Cabinets | Kitchens | Baths
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Pro Service Pest Solutions
RM Interiors
Lawn Pest Control;Exterminators;Anim al & Wildlife Removal
RYLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Studio 22 Photography
Flooring
General Contractors;New Construction/Remodel/Interior Design;Rehab;Roofing Contractors/Consultants;Sidewalk Repairs/ Grinding
Advertising/Marketing;Cameras | CCTV;Multimedia Services;Printing/Typesetting/Grap hic Arts;Website Development
SuperHero Fire Protection Fire Alarm Installation, Monitoring & Service;Fire Extinguishers;Fire Sprinkler Installation/Inspection/ Backflow/Hydrants
WithMe Coffee & Tea Service;Printing/Typesetting/ Graphic Arts;Residential Products/Services
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The Listing Real Estate Management Apartment Lease-up | Apartment Leasing;Management Consultant;Real Estate Brokerage/MultiFamily/Appraisal/Developer;Resident Retention;Resident Screening
Trash Butler Waste Removal;Waste /Recycling
Westish Junk Removal LLC Bulk Waste Removal;Waste Removal;Waste Removal/Consulting;Waste/ Recycling/Specialty/ Consulting;Waste/Recycling
Q1 EDUCATION CALENDAR FEBRUARY HOW TO MAKE YOUR
APRIL
21 CUSTOMERS LOVE YOU!
2
FAIR HOUSING ESSENTIALS
23 EFFECTIVE LEASING
3
BUILDING YOUR PERSONAL BRAND
TECHNIQUES
MARCH
1
MAINTENANCE LEADERSHIP SERIES: BUDGET REVIEW SESSION
16 SUPERVISORY SKILLS MAY
5 A FIRST IMPRESSION GOES A
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6 LANDLORD/TENANT LAW
AN '80S EDUCATIONAL EXTRAVAGANZA!
LONG WAY
POOL OPERATOR 12 CERTIFIED (CPO)
2024 LEASE FEST: BACK TO THE 80'S
MANAGEMENT 14 PROPERTY TECHNOLOGY 101
27 THE RESIDENT EXPERIENCE
22 Webinar
Date, times, and instructors are subject to change for the full and most up-to-date education calendar, please visit: aago.org/events/education AAGO| 09
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Q1 EVENT CALENDAR
MARK YOUR CALENDARS, SO YOU DON'T MISS A THING MAY
MARCH
3 MEMBER ORIENTATION 4 2024 PARADE OF HOMES
LEADERSHIP 8 WOMEN’S SUMMIT
JULY
APRIL
16 2024 BUSINESS EXCHANGE
TRADE SHOW: 23 2024 DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER
Dates are subject to change. For more event details, please visit aago.org/events
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aago.org/events/2024-womens-leadership-summit AAGO| 13
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aago.org/events/2024trade-show AAGO| 14
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2023 GOLDEN KEY AWARDS
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2024
INSTALLATION & APPRECIATION DINNER
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APARTMENT ASSOCIATION OF GREATER ORLANDO
BLACK MANDY BARFIELD CAM Services & Repair
HISTORY DISCOVER THE STORIES MONTH OF OUR MEMBERS
SHEENA GRIFFIN Asset Living
RASHID HAYES BlueTeam
BARRICK JOHNSON Royal American Management
JAMES PICKETT Highmark Residential
Q:
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN THE INDUSTRY?
MANDY:
My husband has been in the industry for over 15 yrs and 8 yrs ago we decided to open our own company.
SHEENA:
I started in the student housing industry in 2006. Seeing other college students my age tour apartments, work in a professional setting, and receive an apartment discount seemed like an amazing job, and I was determined to somehow become a leasing agent for the community where I lived. I interviewed, got the job, and was given an opportunity to work in leasing, where I was recognized amongst my peers for providing great customer service and for being a top leasing agent in the company for several years. From here I realized that my passion was serving others, and 18 years later, I am still passionate about what I do.
RASHID: BARRICK:
JAMES:
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I got started in the Restoration industry in August of 1992 with a Servpro franchise in Virginia.
I got started in the industry I think it was like 2007. Working with my mother, she always had rental properties in Tallahassee FL. that always needed work done. From there I went on to bigger and better things for myself and my family. I was living in Jacksonville, FL. Career Strategies 2014 was the company that gave me my big break. Jennifer gave me the first crazy experience of a lifetime. Working as a temporary employee I began to shine, in a short period of time. Getting hired full-time with South Oxford. Climbing up the ladder, I became the Assistant Supervisor of Maintenance.
The office furniture business was slow, so I went online and applied for a job in the multifamily industry. I have been a maintenance technician for over a year now.
Q:
ARE THERE INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE MULTIFAMILY INDUSTRY WHO HAVE INSPIRED OR MENTORED YOU?
MANDY:
No. However, there are individuals that I do admire.
SHEENA:
There are several individuals that have inspired me along the way, but two that have had the most influence on my career. Early in my career, I had a Property Manager who fostered an environment of empowerment, and mentorship and had confidence in me to take on tasks beyond my leasing duties. She created opportunities for me when at the time, I didn’t know Property Management would be a career for me. I had a Regional Manager who encouraged me to get involved with the local Apartment Association and always encouraged servant leadership and the importance of giving back. He is someone who has always been in my corner to uplift, and help cultivate my individual growth and achievement, and who will mention my name in a room full of people. Their leadership has truly inspired me and has helped mold me into the person I am today.
RASHID:
As I have provided Restoration Services in the Multifamily industry for over three decades, I have met lots of great people that have inspired me. In the past, I was able to travel to multiple cities to participate in the (NAA) National Apartment Association conventions. I’ve worked with great owners, managers, and their staff to complete successful projects.
BARRICK:
The people who helped me out the most was Jennifer the manager for Career Strategies. She was really right there in the mix of things encouraging me to stay focused. Also, I can't say enough about this guy. But Mitchell Boyd, we worked together for a couple of years. He always pushed me to to do more, be more. He believed in me at the hardest of times.
JAMES:
My boss Luis always help me and shows me a lot more of the work.
Q:
WHAT BRINGS YOU JOY?
MANDY:
Volunteering, reading, traveling and spending time with my family
SHEENA:
Spending quality time with my husband and children. I also enjoy volunteering and serving my local community, using my voice for the greater good, and helping others in any capacity.
RASHID:
My family as well as giving my all in my long career brings me the most joy in my life. I’m always excited to see what the next day is going to bring.
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BARRICK:
Well, my joy and peace come from building furniture and really just building things or fixing things period. The beauty of art is being able to use your hands. Seeing the reaction you get from a complete stranger or someone you know is very pleasant. Just knowing I made someone's day by being courteous and kind brings me joy.
JAMES:
My boss Luis always help me and shows me a lot more of the work.
Q:
ONE THING YOU WOULD TELL YOUR 13-YEAR-OLD SELF, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
MANDY:
Don't be afraid, there's a big world out there to explore and not to spoil it for you, you will be better than good.
SHEENA:
What people think of you has little importance. But what you think of yourself is most important. Don’t compete with anyone but yourself.
RASHID:
If I could go back and tell my 13-year-old self, it would be: Keep God first in your life and no matter what things look like, stay strong and keep your faith.
BARRICK:
It's going to be okay. Life has its own way of showing up. As long you can produce a positive impact and let God shine upon you. Your Imperfections will become your greatest perfection. The world is one big portrait, filled with all different colors, shapes and sizes.
JAMES:
Keep working hard.
Q:
WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF SUCCESS?
MANDY:
Success to me is doing what you love and being authentic while doing it.
SHEENA:
Success is making an impact at work, in my community, and seeing those who I have managed or mentored reach their professional goals.
RASHID:
My definition of success is setting goals, aligning with like-minded individuals, and working hard every day reaching your goals successfully.
BARRICK:
My definition of success is the knowledge that I've received along the way in life. Defining how I make a great investment in myself. Empowering others to challenge themselves to strive for excellence. Always giving a helping hand. Building better business by educating people in their craft, because when they are successful I am successful.
JAMES:
Happiness.
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Written by Kevin Knight
When tenants fail to pay rent, most landlords post three-day notices to “pay rent or quit” without thinking much about what they’re doing. Recently, a landlord in South Florida was “awakened” to paying a little more attention to this “routine
The trial court agreed with TN and dismissed KAC’s lawsuit with prejudice (i.e. can’t be refiled again). The court noted that Section 83.56 requires landlords to deliver a 3-day notice to tenants. Additionally, the Court in a prior case had granted the
practice.” This article will examine the case of KAC 2021-1,
landlord’s motion to dismiss the case and had pointed out that
LLC a/a/o Johnny Jones v True North Property Owner A, LLC,
the posting of the notice was proper:
31 FLW Supp. 447a, Broward County Court Case No: 23-1418 (Judge Louis H. Schiff October 27, 2023).
THE JONES FACTS: Jones was a tenant at True North (“TN”) and apparently failed to pay his rent. TN posted on Jones’ front door a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit pursuant to Section 83.56, Florida Statutes. This notice was posted outward so that anyone “walking by” could see and read the Notice. Jones found disfavor with TN’s manner of posting the notice outwardly and assigned his right to sue TN to KAC 2021-1, LLC (“KAC”). KAC filed a lawsuit asserting that TN had committed an “abusive debt-collection practice pursuant to Section 559.72, Florida Statutes, by posting the 3-day notice “outwardly” so that the “whole world could see it.” TN defended its posting of the Notice by generally stating that: (1) Florida’s Residential Landlord and Tenant Act required that the notice be posted in this outwardly manner; (2) TN’s actions
This Court in KAC 2021-1, LLC, as Assignee of Kanesha Stokes v. Yoss Prashkovsky, LLC, Case No. CONO 22-008130 (71) (Feb. 27, 2023) in an almost identical case as the one at bar, granted defendant's motion to dismiss the statement of claim with prejudice for alleged violations of the FCCPA relating to the posting of a 3-Day eviction notice pursuant to section 83.56, stating that said posting was proper. In KAC v. Prashkovsky, this Court wrote, “the accepted definition of ‘posting' means to ensure the notice is immediately visible, akin to something being posted on a bulletin board, and that posting the notice face-down does not advance the purpose of the statute.” Further, this Court wrote, “the Defendant is protected by the ‘litigation privilege' which provides immunity for actions that occur in judicial proceedings.” This Court then concluded, “Defendant is immune from liability due to the litigation privilege. . .if the legislature intended the 3-Day notice to be posted backward or face down, then it was up to the legislature to state [the] same in the statute.” Here, KAC comes before the Court to argue the same as it did in KAC v. Prashkovsky, without there having been no appellate cases, statutes, or rules that have reversed or changed the February 27, 2023 decision of the Court.
The trial court also found that KAC lacked standing to sue because KAC was not a debtor that owed TN any sum. Finally, the trial court found that Jones’ assignment of his potential right to sue TNwas invalid because purely personal claims cannot be assigned.
were protected litigation privilege; and (3) KAC lacked standing to sue TN under Florida’s Consumer Collection Practices Act because KAC was not a debtor who owed any debt to TN. TN also asserted that KAC did not assert that the information on the notice was disclosed to any person other than Jones and his family or that Jones’ name was posted “before the general public
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CONCLUSION: The Jones case offers a landlord several arguments supporting the notion that the posting of a three day notice pursuant to Section 83.56, Florida Statutes, does not violate Florida’s Consumer Debt Collection statute.
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