What the Apartment Association of Southeast Texas can do for YOU!

The Owner and Management Company:

      These are individuals or companies who own and/or manage single and/or multi-family rental housing.  Owners and Management Companies who are members shall designate some individual member(s) of such organization to cast its vote(s) in the ASSET and to represent such organization in dealing with the Association.  The designated representative(s) shall be eligible to serve as Director(s) and Officer(s).  Each owner/management member is entitled to at least one voting representative.  Owner/management members having properties totaling 250 or more units, shall be entitled to a maximum of three (3) voting representatives in the Association.

• The Association has established a united front to protect the owners’ rights in such governmental matters as building codes, state and local taxes, and other legislation effecting our industry.  Your membership in the local association assures you membership in the National and State Apartment Associations.
• The Association has an established Code of Ethics for our industry which reflects high ethical standards of conduct toward owners and residents.
• The Association maintains an active list of job applicants for apartment managers and maintenance personnel.  This information is available to you free of charge.
• The Association has a monthly membership meeting with highly qualified speakers who discuss problems related to our industry.  These meetings give you the opportunity to meet and exchange information with other owners and managers.
• The Association offers a complaint education program for managers, owners, maintenance personnel and associates.  Our Certified Apartment Management (CAM) course, approved by the National Apartment Association, is designed to keep you and your on-site personnel abreast of the complexities of the rapidly expanding apartment industry.
• The Association has prepared and endorsed standard forms for members’ use as follows:  Apartment Lease Contract, Animal Addendum, Rental Application, Notice of Intent to Vacate, Electrical and Submetering Addendum, Inventory and Condition Form, Residential Lease Contract, Condominium/Townhome Lease Contract, Security Guidelines, Lease Renewal, Lease Guaranty, Employment Application, Lead Hazard Addendum, Redbook and Bluebook.
• The Association publishes a monthly newsletter to keep you informed on special events of interest to the apartment industry.  This newsletter also provides a place for our members to advertise if they so desire.
• The Association also offers mailing lists and labels to members who would like to do direct mail to member.