Directory

A trade group for property managers who run single-family and small multifamily rentals for owners. It offers the RMP and MPM designations, a code of ethics, local chapters and peer groups built for fee-based residential managers.

A federation of state and local apartment associations that represents rental housing owners and operators. Joining a local affiliate gets you state lease forms, landlord-tenant updates, CAM and CAMT training and lobbying at the state level.

A professional institute affiliated with NAR that trains and certifies real estate managers. Its CPM, ARM and AMO credentials and its income and expense data are widely used to prove management skill to owners.

The largest real estate trade association in the US, with state and local member associations. Many state laws require a broker license to manage rentals, and NAR membership through a local board brings MLS access, legal hotlines and the Code of Ethics.

A national group of large apartment owners, managers and developers focused on policy and research. It tracks federal rental policy and publishes renter preference and market data that smaller managers can use too.

The HUD office that enforces the federal Fair Housing Act and funds state and local fair housing agencies. It takes discrimination complaints against landlords and managers and publishes guidance on screening, assistance animals and advertising.

HUD's list of state and local agencies that enforce fair housing laws HUD has found equal to federal law. A complaint against you may be filed with one of these agencies instead of HUD, so know which one covers your market.

The DOJ section that sues over patterns of housing discrimination and enforces the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. It brings the largest fair housing and SCRA cases against landlords and managers, including over lease breaks and evictions of service members.

The federal agency that oversees consumer financial products, credit reports and debt collection. Its rules on tenant screening reports, adverse action notices and debt collection shape how you screen applicants and collect unpaid rent.

The federal agency that enforces consumer protection and fair credit reporting laws. It enforces the Fair Credit Reporting Act on landlords who use screening reports and has acted against hidden rental fees and deceptive ads.

A national group of private nonprofit fair housing organizations that do testing, training and enforcement. Its member groups run the fair housing tests that lead to many complaints, and it publishes training and an annual trends report.

A national group for homeowners associations, condo boards and the managers who serve them. Many rentals sit inside HOAs, and CAI explains association rules, leasing limits and the CMCA and AMS credentials for association managers.

A trade group for home builders and remodelers, including builders of rental housing. It publishes build-to-rent and single-family rental research and runs a multifamily council.

A trade group for managers of affordable and government-assisted rental housing. If you manage tax credit or HUD-assisted units, it offers compliance training and credentials such as CPO and SHCM.

A research and advocacy group focused on rental housing for low income households. Its yearly Out of Reach report shows the wage needed to afford rent in every state and county, which shapes local rental policy.

A nonprofit that researches and litigates consumer law, including tenant screening and debt collection. Its reports often drive new state rules on screening, fees and rent collection, so it shows where regulation is heading.

The EPA page for the federal rule that requires lead paint disclosures before leasing most housing built before 1978. You must give the disclosure form and the lead pamphlet before a tenant signs, and fines for missing it are high.

The EPA program that requires certified firms and safe work practices for repairs that disturb paint in pre-1978 housing. Your maintenance staff and vendors need RRP certification for many make-ready and repair jobs in older rentals.

HUD's yearly estimates of typical rents for every metro area and county. Fair Market Rents set voucher payment limits in your area and give a public baseline for pricing rentals.

A quarterly Census survey that reports rental vacancy rates and homeownership rates. It is the standard national and metro source for rental vacancy trends you can cite to owners.

A federal survey on the size, quality and cost of US housing, including rentals. It gives detailed data on renter households, housing condition and costs for large metro areas.

The IRS summary of how rental income and expenses are reported. Owners ask about it every tax season, and it ties to the 1099 forms and owner statements you prepare.

The Treasury office that keeps the sanctions list of blocked people and entities. Many lease forms and screening services check applicants against the OFAC list, and renting to a blocked person is illegal.

An association of the state agencies that license and regulate real estate professionals. It links to every state real estate commission, which is where you check if your state requires a license to manage rentals.