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About Us
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The Rental Association of Wenatchee Valley is an organization
of property owners, with members in Wenatchee, East
Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Cashmere, Chelan, Manson, etc.
The purposes of the organization are:
1. Advance the general welfare of the rental industry.
2. Participation in local and state government.
3. Cooperation with local and state housing authorities.
4. Protect rental owners from unfair city, county, and
state legislation.
5. Advocate a "Code of Ethics" to maintain
high professional standards and sound business methods
among members for the benefit of the industry and the
public.
Why Join?
There are numerous benefits to membership in the RAWV.
1. Meetings
– Membership Dinner meetings are held five times
a year. It's a great way to meet other landlords and
managers to share ideas and ask questions. There is
time set aside after every meeting to ask board members
rental management related questions.
2. Educational Programs – At
each of our membership meetings an educational program
is arranged. This is an opportunity for our members
to discuss their problems, concerns, and to meet other
members in a relaxed social setting.
3. Newsletters
– Our newsletter includes timely articles of general
interest written by authorities in the rental industry.
(Ten per year, no newsletter for December and August.)
4. Legal Services – Limited free legal service
plus reduced legal fees for members.
5. Screening Services
– New privacy laws require Landlords to be a member
of an Association like ours to do background checks
on applicants. The Rental Association of Wenatchee Valley
has an agreement with The Information Source, a Spokane-based
credit/criminal research company. This simplifies enabling
our members to obtain screening reports on prospective
tenants. For more information, click here.
6. Rental Forms/Books – Updated forms are sold to keep you legal and help your business operate smoothly and more efficiently. We have two publications:
The Advertising to Occupancy and More (plus Eviction) Publication which gives step by step instructions and includes all the necessary forms to get you up and running. These forms are updated as needed and can be copied from the book. You get one of these books as part of joining and can update forms in it when needed. If you have been a member and would like an updated version of this book it is $25. This book is now 133 pages and includes over 30 forms needed from occupancy to move out and eviction forms. It is recommended that all members purchase a new book so that they are using the most updated forms. You can also download forms, click here. To see recent changes to the A to O book, click here
(You will need to use your membership password. This password changes every year, so be sure to keep your membership current.)
Our second publication, The Eviction Process, includes instructions and notices for problem tenants and evictions. This book can be purchased separately for $10.
7. Associate Commercial members – Offering you
a selection of local services and retail products, sometimes
discounted.
8. Officers and Directors
– Volunteering their time and talents
to be of service to you. The phone numbers on the 3rd
page of this newsletter are available to help answer
your questions.
9. WAA Membership and Legislative Representation – Your membership to RAVW includes membership to the Washington Apartment Association. Your interests
are served on vital issues by our State Legislative
Lobbyist. The need for representation on laws affecting
the rental industry is a constant concern of our Association.
10. Seminars – Subjects regarding investments,
fair housing issues, drug labs, customer service, etc.
given by professionals and offered at nominal cost to
you are organized by our state group once a year.
11. Trade Show – Held annually with the state
seminar.
12. Advertising - See a link on our web site to advertise your vacancies on Craig's List. Members can also use the newsletter to advertise their properties for sale for a fee.
(If you are a member of RAWV and you let your membership lapse, you will be required to pay $35 fee when you renew, to cover costs of re-establishing your account)
A United Voice – There is strength in UNITY!
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