Austin Apartments Association

May 3
18:24

2006

Alison Cole

Alison Cole

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This article provides useful, detailed information about Austin Apartments Association.

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There are many trade associations in Austin that deal specifically with apartments. These include the Austin Apartment Association (AAA),Austin Apartments Association Articles the Texas Apartment Association, Inc. (TAA), and the National Apartment Association (NAA). There associations are non-profit institutions dedicated to the service of the rental housing industry. With growing demand for rented apartment in and around Austin, these associations play a key role in protecting the interests of both property owners as well as renters.

The Austin Apartment Association (AAA), established in 1964, is affiliated to the Texas Apartment Association and the National Apartment Association. AAA members include property owners, builders, developers, property managers, REIT executives, management companies and on-site staff and vendors who supply products and services to the industry. The AAA represents more than 155,000 rental units in Austin and ten other counties in Central Texas. AAA members represent more than 100 units in the Greater Austin area. They represent nearly 98% of the total rental properties in Austin. AAA has a membership from more than 500 apartment communities in the area of Greater Austin. AAA offers advise and consultancy services for renting and leasing of apartments.

The Texas Apartment Association, Inc. (TAA), founded in 1963, is also a non-profit organization committed to the development of the rental housing industry. The main objective of TAA is to educate and advocate the members, who comprise mainly of property owners, developers, builders and property management companies. TAA is affiliated to the National Apartment Association and other local associations in 25 cities in Texas. TAA has a membership base of over 10,000 members and represents close to 1.6 million rental units across Texas. On the whole, the TAA represents property worth more than $150 billion in market value. TAA provides standard forms and applications for lease contracts, rental contracts and other property issues.

Austin apartment associations are great for both property owners and residents. These associations can protect owners and provide valuable information to prospective residents.