River Region Apartment Association
February 2020
Our Mission
To serve as the voice of the multifamily industry providing education, leadership, and protection for apartment communities, owners, and vendors. We strive to be the most valuable resource for the apartment housing industry and our members.
2020 RRAA Sponsor Members
Thank you to our 2020 Diamond and Gold Sponsors for your generosity and support of the
River Region Apartment Association!
Without your sponsorship, the 2020 events and education for our membership
would not be possible!
DIAMOND Members
Angie Ingram, Attorney at Law
Apartments.com
Chadwell Supply
Darby Law Firm, LLC
Kyser Furniture Leasing
GOLD Members
Carol's Carpet
HD Supply
Real Floors
RentPath
Signal 88
Montgomery Economic Development & Apartment Market Outlook Was Amazing!
Wow! What an amazing educational event we had yesterday! Thank you to everyone who attended!
We were joined by Jim Andrews, President of Litho Publishing, Inc and Vice President Business Development, Capitol One Multifamily Finance who shared information on local Multifamily Trends, Transaction Reports, Multifamily Financial Data and much more!
We also had the pleasure of hearing from Ellen McNair, with the Montgomery Chamber regarding the growth and opportunities that are happening within Montgomery! We were all excited to learn more about the much anticipated construction of the $50M white water park scheduled to begin construction downtown soon. She shared vital information for each of us on new industries and opportunities in the city.
Thank you again to our 2020 Diamond Sponsors: Angie Ingram Atty at Law, Apartments.com, Chadwell Supply, The Darby Law Firm and Kyser Furniture Leasing for sponsoring all of our education events this year.
Contact your local Trane Rep.
Jennah McArthur
334-425-5334
Air Engineers has an entire team of employees at five locations. These professionals are trained to do their job and expected "To Exceed Customer Expectations through Unequaled Service."
Our trained professional inside sales team can assist you on parts, equipment, accessories and provide direction on other needs you may have. You take great pride in your work and your reputation. We take great pride in supporting you. Our team of Territory Managers, or TMs, provide an important link between your business and Air Engineers. They are responsible for ensuring you get whatever is needed to increase your profit potential. This includes business training opportunities, marketing assistance, and the support plus resources for you to achieve and maintain the high standards you have set in every aspect of your business.
WE PROVIDE UNEQUALED SERVICES
Our inventory of products include one brand-Trane. That's how strongly we feel about the products we provide. Virtually every total system combination is available in our AE warehouse. We offer efficiency levels ranging from 13.0 to 21.0 SEER plus over $8 million in inventory. Air Engineers is a distributor with 70 plus years of experience at your service.
Be Sure to Visit our New Website!
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Alabama Apartment Association News
February 12th, 2020- Alabama Apartment Association- Legislative Reception
Take the Hassle Out of Leasing
NAA Click & Lease combines multiple user-friendly features to ensure a streamlined execution and maintenance of compliant leasing documents. Watch the video to learn how NAA Click & Lease helps property managers to simplify the leasing process and reduce risk.
With Click & Lease, everything you need is online and easily accessible. Speed up the preparation of legal documents, make your leasing process more efficient and streamline applications for prospective residents.
Click here for more info.
Website Accessibility Compliance under the ADA and FHA
Since mid-2017, there has been an uptick in the number of lawsuits filed against companies operating consumer-facing websites under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), alleging that the websites do not provide appropriate accommodations for those with vision or hearing disabilities.
More recently, we are seeing an increase in website accessibility lawsuits asserting claims under the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA), in addition to the claims asserted under the ADA. The FHA claims generally allege that the lack of accessible housing websites exists as a barrier to equal housing opportunities. While website compliance under the ADA is a growing issue for those in the apartment management industry, these lawsuits also target many other industries such as financial services, hospitality, retail, energy, fitness and healthcare, to name a few.
Please join us for an engaging and informative webinar on Jan 22, 2020, 2 P.M. ET by Anthony Mingione of Blank Rome that will provide an overview of website accessibility lawsuits, a framework to assess your company’s exposure, website accessibility compliance under the FHA and ADA and proactive steps to mitigate future risk. We look forward to your participation.
Register HERE:
https://naahq.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bA0L4-QST-eT9DtPAtPI1A
Best regards,
Scot J. Haislip, Esq
Vice President of Legal Affairs and Counsel
National Apartment Association
4300 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 800, Arlington, VA 22203
shaislip@naahq.org | www.naahq.org
HUD Assistance and Emotional Support Animals
Best regards, Scot J. Haislip, Esq
Vice President of Legal Affairs and Counsel
Removal of the Daily Late Fee Provision in the NAA Lease Contract
Dear Members,
NAA’s Legal Affairs team tracks litigation trends in the industry – a consistent issue has been late fees. With late fees under scrutiny and the recent increase in late fee litigation and legislation across the country, NAA has made the decision to remove the daily late fee provision from the NAA Lease Contract in states in which it currently appears. However, a field for the collection of a late fee will remain.
Going forward, if you would like to include a daily late fee provision, we encourage you to work with your local counsel to add the daily late fee language to the Special Provisions section of the lease.
We will continue to provide two (2) weeks advance notice prior to the release of these changes in affected states. We are sending this notice to provide you with as much advance notice as possible.
Please reach out to Scot Haislip or Ayiesha Beverly if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Scot Haislip
VP and Counsel of Legal Affairs
National Apartment Association
2020 Dues Have Been Sent!
Contact Katie at rraa1972@gmail.com if you have any questions.
We need your help!
Apartment Association SuperStars,
Hatching Hope is working hard to get this program information out to as many people as possible! This is such a powerful way for the industry to get involved by donating property appliances and furniture. One refrigerator provides for three people displaced by disaster!
#MultifamilyStrong when disasters strike! Together we have served nearly 8,000 Residents, and Pets with Hatching Hope disaster relief kits and heartfelt humanitarian aide. Here is how YOU can HELP.
Assistant Property Manager
Elevate your lifestyle! LMS is searching for a full time Assistant Property Manager for Elevate 5050, a reputable, luxury, fast paced community in Montgomery. Join a winning team at a top-performing community! Please email resumes to manager@elevate5050.com
Property Manager
Start up community in Auburn, AL. 320 West Mag will be a 719 bed mixer-use student living community located adjacent to the campus of Auburn University.
This position is a great opportunity for an energetic and experienced Manager to perform the property management for a brand-new student housing property in Auburn, Alabama. The Property Manager will collaborate with the team for all aspects of the operations prior to opening the property and will be involved with the grand opening.
Please send resumes to csmith@holderproperties.com
Member Mentions
2020 Diamond Sponsors
2020 Gold Sponsors
The RentPath Network
RentPath is a leading digital marketplace connecting millions of consumers with apartments, condos, and houses for rent through its network of websites and mobile apps.
Real Floors
HD Supply
Carol's Carpet
Since 1987 Carol’s Carpet Flooring America has serviced the flooring needs of homeowners and businesses throughout Montgomery, Alabama, and the River Region.
Signal 88 Security
2020 RRAA Leadership
Association Director
Katie Suchocki
334-450-1455
Executive Officers:
President
Samantha Lord, Barrington Place at Somerset
334-356-6850
President Elect
Angela Tucker, Sturbridge Commons
334-270-0111
Past President
Jeff Davis, Hunt Properties
334-262-1630
Secretary
Courtney Lowry, Addison Park
334-277-2601
Treasurer
Brandy Hitson, Apartments.com
334-313-2261
Parliamentarian
Eddie Gillenwater, Arbour Valley
334-676-1342
Board Members:
Rochelle Crawford, Bristol Downs
334-277-0883
Brenda McDonald, Saddleback Ridge
334-244-6832
Lesley Traver, LMS
334-270-0111
Joe Johnson, Hunt Properties
334-262-1630
Kevin Kiser, HD Supply
334-462-8600
Angie Ingram, Angie Ingram, Attorney at Law, LLC
205-440-1786
Brett Wallace, Carol's Carpet
334-721-0467
Cori Byrd, Rentpath
334-324-4013
Get involved with RRAA
The River Region Association is now accepting applications for Board Members, Volunteers, and Sponsors! Contact Katie Suchocki, our Association Executive TODAY, for more information at rraa1972@gmail.com.
Contact
Association Director
Email: rraa1972@gmail.com
Website: https://rraaonline.org/
Location: P.O. Box 640422 Pike Road, AL 36064
Phone: 334-450-1455
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rraa1972/