Can you afford to pay up to $1,000,000 to defend yourself in the event of a lawsuit by a disgruntled tenant who had bed bugs. Can you afford the steep penalties from the government if you do not have the proper lead based paper work on file? The local landlord association is staying on top of these problems on a daily basis. Dear landlords,
In our ever changing society, the laws that we as landlo
rds must abide by can be a challenge to keep up with. Are you aware of the laws that have changed in the past couple of years and of those laws that are presently being considered by our legislature? Do you have good information that will help you deal with a bed bug infestation that you could be faced with? In the past the Central Iowa Property Association has been involved in striving to keep our members abreast of the changing laws so that we can stay in compliance. We have worked and been successful in keeping down the rates that you are charged by the city to be able to operate your investment property. We have also had a hand in working to keep some of the oppressive laws out of congress that will rob you of your ever shrinking profits. Your rental property association is also on the cutting edge of the new Crime Free Housing program that will boost the profits and value of your properties and make them a safer place for your tenants to live. This year alone we were working to get three new laws through congress to help maximize your profits. With you on the same team we will be even better than before. In the future the Central Iowa Property Association must be even better and we need you to make it better. Our desire is to expand the organization in our neighboring towns to gain the strength in numbers that will make a difference. By doing this we will also be able to help even more landlords have an edge on protecting the profits of their business. For less than 14 cents a day you can have the advantage of a team on your side to help you make a profit in these difficult times and work to keep you on the cutting edge of valuable information that can save you tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars from law suits that stem from not being aware of current laws on the books. Remember that there is also strength in numbers. To sit by idly and do nothing while our profits are eroded away will certainly have a devastating effect to the investment that you have made in your rental property. You will also have a network of experienced landlords who will pull together with you to help make your business a success. Sincerely,
Fred Rhodes, President
WHAT DO YOU GET FROM YOUR
LANDLORDS OF IOWA MEMBERSHIP?
1. Quarterly newsletters:
Four times a year you receive the “Landlord’s Legend” with information about legislative issues, what other landlords/managers are doing, and hints and suggestions to help you become a better landlord/manager.
2. A lobbyist hired to represent the landlords in Iowa:
Joe Kelly is an experienced lobbyist representing our landlords/managers during legislative sessions at the state capitol.
3. Regular legislative updates:
Joe provides landlords/managers regular updates on “hot” issues via E-mail and quarterly updates in the newsletter.
4. Annual opportunity to meet the legislators:
Each spring Landlords of Iowa members are invited to spend a day on the hill meeting our legislators and the opportunity to discuss current, pending, and future issues.
5. Educational opportunities including the annual state convention, motivated guest speakers and program sharing ideas:
Each fall the Landlords of Iowa State Convention gives landlords/managers the chance to listen to industry speakers, motivational speakers, mock trials and “question and answer” sessions. Throughout the year board members provide presentations to local chapters thereby local chapters can share program ideas during the President’s Breakfast at the convention.
6. Networking with other landlords:
Through monthly meetings at the local level, distribution of chapter contact lists in the quarterly newsletter, and attendance at the state convention, landlords/managers can meet other landlords/managers facing similar challenges and discuss ways to improve their business. With nearly 1,000 members, think of the great ideas you can gain from their experience!
7. Discounts through vendor members:
As a member of Landlords of Iowa, LLIA, you are given opportunity to receive discounts through state vendor members and local vendor members! CODE OF ETHICS
The Landlords of Iowa has united for the purpose of advancing the general welfare of the rental housing industry in the State of Iowa and in recognition of the vital role of its members in responsibly meeting the rental housing need of our State. We acknowledge our commitment to our residents, to our State, and to our fellow housing providers to maintain the highest possible standards of quality and service. We commit ourselves to supplying and maintaining rental property which will provide residents with health and life safety, and with the human values of pride, dignity and security. Therefore, as members of the Landlords of Iowa, we commit ourselves to these principles and standards:
THAT…we will uphold the highest professional standards of integrity, honesty and fairness;
THAT…we will continually strive to better the industry by participating in and promoting
education and professionalism;
THAT…we will promote the spirit of, and comply with, all applicable Fair Housing Laws in order
to achieve equal housing opportunities for all;
THAT…we will properly maintain and safeguard all property under our care, meeting or
exceeding all appropriate housing and health and life safety codes, ordinances and
regulations;
THAT…we will respect the rights of others by preserving and enhancing private property rights
and the free enterprise system;
THAT…we will comply with all Federal, State and Local laws and regulations pertaining to our
industry;
THAT…we will function cooperatively with our Local Chapters. As a member of the Landlords of Iowa, I pledge myself to uphold this Code of Ethics and recognize the responsibility and authority of the Landlords of Iowa to enforce this Code of Ethics as a requisite for membership. Adapted from the Code of Ethics
Adopted be the Wisconsin Apartment Association 1989
