How to Join a Landlord Association

Joining a landlord association can help ease the headache of managing property. When you join an association, you have access to resources, services and other benefits that can streamline your property management.

Instructions

1. Decide what type of landlord association you want to join. Choose from national and state landlord associations (see Resources). When you choose an association, become a member by paying your dues.

2. Become familiar with the services offered by your association. Landlord associations may help you keep records about your property, serve as a liaison between you and tenants, and also help you become more efficient in your property's management. Use any electronic services offered on websites, including setting up e-Bills and payments for tenants. Associations can also help you recover back rent from tenants and advise you on legal matters.

3. Take advantage of resources available to landlords. Your association may able to give you support and advice on landlord issues. The association may have stock forms, advise you of state and tenant requirements, teach you about how to maintain your property, increase property value and invest in others. Tenant issues may also be outlined.

4. Keep on top of your association's happenings. Newsletters keep you apprised of current events and issues effecting your property management. Government, state and legal issues are often discussed in newsletters, including new laws on commercial and subsidized housing.

5. Discuss landlord issues with other members. Members who have already been through the same issues you are currently going through can give you advice.

6. Network in your association. You may be able to find new employees and tenant and maintenance referrals that can save you money and headaches while managing property.

Tips & Warnings

• Some landlord associations recommend software to help manage your property.

Resources

• Landlord Association
• Landlord.com
• American Landlord