What is the
RAA?
RAA
is a
nonprofit, educational organization representing nearly 9,000 units in
the northern Illinois area.
Who belongs to RAA?
People
who own and/or manage
single or multi-housing properties in northern Illinois. This includes
small scale and large scale owners, realtors, property management
firms, managers of complexes, and condominium owners. Our membership
also includes managers and suppliers of related products and services
to our organization.
What about suppliers?
We
also
have a large affiliate
membership list which includes companies offering industry-related
goods and services; such as, appliances, appraisals, carpet, carpet
cleaning, cleaning supplies, electric, glass repair, heating and air
conditioning, insurance, locksmith, pest control, plumbing, scavenger
service, and others. Many affiliate members offer discounts to RAA
members.
Why should you join the RAA?
You
can
learn how to improve your
"bottom line", handle your property more efficiently and economically,
and handle tenant problems [often before they start]. Also, you can
save money when purchasing through our affiliates and advertisers.
Learn how to make your good investment an even better investment.
Educational Offerings
We
offer
monthly meetings designed
to bring you new ideas, products and cost-saving services. Our guest
speakers share their expertise and knowledge on management,
legislature, finances, legal issues, etc.. Frankly, we try to cover
everything of interest to a property owner or manager.
Networking
We
exchange information with other
apartment associations across the United States. We also subscribe to
various newsletters and magazines that contain information pertinent to
the multi-housing industry.
Operational Forms
We
offer
a complete selection of
forms developed with our legal counsel. RAA forms are being used
throughout the northern Illinois area. Rental application, leases,
inspection reports and 5, 10, and 30-day notices are provided at a
discount to RAA members.
Legislative Assistance
We
work
to protect our mutual
interest at the local and state level by keeping track of proposed
legislation in support of reasonable laws and in defense against the
unfair ones.
Clearing House
Our
organization acts as an
informative clearing house to answer questions and concerns of
particular value to the new owner or manager.
Monthly Newsletter
Our
official newsletter is geared
primarily to the northern Illinois multi-housing interest, and is
filled with valuable information keeping you current on every aspect of
property management.
Past
newsletters have included:
- Notification
of monthly meetings, including the guest speakers and their topics.
See meetings.
- A service directory of Affiliate Members
- Articles on repairs and maintenance, including,
plumbing, heating, electrical, lawn care, pest control and more...
- Articles on local projects and people
- Fair housing and court cases
- Legal issues - Evictions and claims
- Tax exemptions and advice
- Security advice and safety measures
- Personnel issues, including hiring and firing
- Property management
- Screening prospective tenants
- Upcoming trends and projections
- Lead, asbestos, EPA standards, occupancy
standards,
etc.
- Articles by guest writers
- And more...
[Newsletters are not
distributed in the months of June, July, August or December.]
If
you're
looking for an outstanding
organization for owners and managers of single and multi-housing
properties in northern Illinois
...
RAA is your best choice.
Rockford
Apartment Association
PO Box 2502 | Loves Park, IL 61132 | 815-654-3737
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