St. Petersburg Housing Authority Creates Lease Orientation Tutorial Video
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (JUNE 22, 2026) - The St. Petersburg Housing Authority (SPHA) has created a Lease Orientation Tutorial Video designed to help residents better understand the terms of their lease, tenant responsibilities, and the resources available to them through SPHA.
The video serves as an educational tool for new and existing residents, providing an overview of important topics including lease requirements, security deposits, rent obligations, annual recertification, maintenance requests, lease termination procedures, and resident conduct expectations. The video also highlights the wide range of support services available through SPHA's Social Services Department, including the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, Homeownership Program, youth programs, and senior services.
"This video is a valuable resource for our residents," said Michael Lundy, President and CEO of the St. Petersburg Housing Authority. "Understanding the lease is an important part of maintaining successful housing. This tutorial helps ensure that residents have access to information that can help them navigate their tenancy and take advantage of the many resources available through SPHA."
The video was created in-house by Nick Fokianos, Director of Communications for the St. Petersburg Housing Authority. "I was happy to put together this video for our residents," said Fokianos. "Our goal was to present important lease information in a format that is clear, informative, and easy to understand."
The video features on-camera presentations by Amiya Sloan, STEM Education & Innovation Specialist for the St. Petersburg Housing Authority. "I was happy to be part of this project and help communicate important information to our residents," said Sloan. "We want residents to feel informed, supported, and confident as they begin their housing journey with SPHA."
The video will officially launch on July 1, 2026.
A sneak peek of the SPHA Lease Orientation Tutorial Video can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/Lg6zBXABiGA
SPHA is the leading affordable housing provider in the city of St. Petersburg, serving more than 4,000 low-income households. SPHA's mission is to provide safe, sanitary, accessible, decent, and affordable housing to eligible citizens of the city of St. Petersburg, while enhancing and promoting resident self-sufficiency.
Amiya Sloan, STEM Education & Innovation Specialist for the St. Petersburg Housing Authority.
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ABOUT THE ST. PETERSBURG HOUSING AUTHORITY (SPHA):
An independent quasi-governmental entity and a political subdivision of the State of Florida, operating under Chapter 421 Florida Statutes, SPHA is the local administrative agency for housing assistance programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). SPHA offers a variety of programs and services that provide affordable rental housing to low-income families, seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the greater St. Petersburg region. For more information, visit www.stpeteha.org.
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