MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT

I herewith make application for membership in ApartmentAssociation.com, subject to its following Objectives, Code of Ethics and Bylaws. I assume responsibility for my  employees' compliance with this code. I authorize release of any information related to this application to determine my qualifications for membership. ApartmentAssociation.com mailing list is held in confidentiality and will not be sold or provided to third parties.

I understand that I will have access to ApartmentAssocaition.com's real-time editorial magazine and  will be eligible for discounts on credit checks and obtain exclusive member benefits including auctions and affiliate offers.

Dues are $20 for a one-year membership and $15 for a 6 month membership.  Membership will begin immediately in real-time after payment is processed in real-time.

Objectives - Article 1.
Sharpen your skills.
By attending ApartmentAssociation.com courses and education sessions, going to conferences and conventions, and enrolling in home-study courses, you'll stay on top of your profession and the industry. Whether you need to upgrade your knowledge about new maintenance techniques, develop leadership and management skills, or expand your knowledge of marketing and leasing, you can turn to ApartmentAssociation.com for solutions.

Objectives - Article 2.
Increase your credibility.
ApartmentAssociation.com's designations are a great way to build a name for yourself within the industry, with employers, with property owners and investors, and with tenants and residents. Being involved in the industry through ApartmentAssociation.com helps you reach the peak of your profession.

Objectives - Article 3.
Find job opportunities.
Through local and national ApartmentAssociation.com events, you can keep in close contact with potential opportunities and let others know if you are seeking new challenges. ApartmentAssociation.com's web-based and fax-on-demand jobs assistance service is yet another way that ApartmentAssociation.com has helped thousands of people like you with career moves.

Objectives - Article 4.
Stay informed.
ApartmentAssociation.com constantly monitors pertinent legislative and regulatory issues and lets you know how they can affect your business operations and your bottom line.

Objectives - Article 5.
Share experiences.
ApartmentAssociation.com serves as your primary link to industry colleagues, enabling you to exchange ideas and information and keep in touch with who's doing what. Access to the local ApartmentAssociation.com network ensures that you will stay on top of what is going on in your local market.

Objectives - Article 6.
Save time and money.
When given a new project or a challenging assignment, don't reinvent the wheel. ApartmentAssociation.com has the tools and resources to help you get the job done. And as a member, you will benefit from substantial savings on all ApartmentAssociation.com products and services including education programs and other useful resources.

Objectives - Article 7.
Prepare for opportunities.
Keeping up with the latest industry trends and techniques can be difficult.  Through ApartmentAssociation.com's education programs (not yet launched), the real-time editorials magazine, and its web site (www.ApartmentAssociation.com.com), you'll stay abreast of the latest innovations, technologies and techniques.

Objectives - Article 8.
Find mentors.
Connecting with ApartmentAssociation.com means you become part of an organization where you can seek out multiple mentors who are willing to offer career advice or valuable insights.

Code of Ethics - Introduction
To establish and maintain public confidence in the honesty, integrity, professionalism, and ability of the professional property manager is fundamental to the future success of ApartmentAssociation.com and its members. This Code and performance pursuant to its provisions will be beneficial to the general public and contribute to the continued development of a mutually beneficial relationship among members, candidates for membership, Realtors®, clients, employers, and the public.
ApartmentAssociation.com, as the professional society of property management, seeks to work closely with all other segments of the real estate industry to protect and enhance the interests of the public. To this end, members of Apartmentssociation.com have adopted and, as a condition of membership, subscribe to this Code of Professional Ethics. By doing so, they give notice that they clearly recognize the vital need to preserve and encourage fair and equitable practices and competition among all who are engaged in the profession of property management.

Code of Ethics - Pledge
Those who are members of the ApartmentAssociation.com are dedicated individuals who are sincerely concerned with the protection and interests of those who come in contact with the industry. To this end, members of the Institute have subscribed to this professional pledge:
- I pledge myself to the advancement of professional property management through the mutual efforts of members of ApartmentAssociation.com and by any other proper means available to me.
- I pledge myself to seek and maintain an equitable, honorable, and cooperative association with fellow members of the Institute and with all others who may become a part of my business and professional life.
- I pledge myself to place honesty, integrity, and industriousness above all else; to pursue my gainful efforts with diligent study and education to the end that service to my clients shall always be maintained at the highest possible level.
- I pledge myself to comply with the principles and declarations of ApartmentAssociation.com as set forth in its Bylaws, Regulations, and this Code of Professional Ethics.
 
Code of Ethics - Article 1.
Fiduciary Obligation to Clients
A member shall at all times exercise loyalty to the interests of the client and shall not engage in any activity which could be reasonably construed as contrary to the best interests of the client. A member shall not represent personal or business interests divergent or conflicting with those of the client, unless the client is first notified in writing of the activity or potential conflict of interest, and consents in writing to such representation. A member, as a fiduciary for the client, shall not accept, directly or indirectly, any rebate, fee, commission, discount, or other benefit, monetary or otherwise, which has not been fully disclosed to and approved by the client.
 
Code of Ethics - Article 2.
Disclosure
A member shall not disclose to a third party any confidential or proprietary information which would be injurious or damaging to a client concerning the client's business or personal affairs without the client's prior written consent, unless such disclosure is required or compelled by law or regulations.
 
Code of Ethics - Article 3.
Accounting and Reporting
A member shall at all times keep and maintain accurate financial and business records concerning each property managed for the client, which records shall be available for inspection at all reasonable times by the client. A member shall furnish to the client, at mutually agreed upon intervals, regular reports concerning the client's properties.
 
Code of Ethics - Article 4.
Protection of Funds
A member shall not commingle personal or company funds with the funds of a client or use one client's funds for the benefit of another client, but shall keep the client's funds in a fiduciary account in an insured financial institution or as otherwise directed in writing by the client. A member shall at all times exert due diligence for the maintenance and protection of the client's funds against all reasonably foreseeable contingencies and losses.
 
Code of Ethics - Article 5.
Relations with Other Members
A member shall not make, authorize or otherwise encourage any unfounded derogatory or disparaging comments concerning the practices of another member. A member shall not exaggerate or misrepresent the services offered as compared with the services offered by other property managers. Nothing in this Code, however, shall restrict legal and reasonable business competition by and among property managers.
 
Code of Ethics - Article 6.
Contract
Any written contract between a member and a client shall be in clear and understandable terms, and shall set forth the specific terms agreed upon between the parties, including a general description of the services to be provided by and the responsibilities of the member.
 
Code of Ethics - Article 7.
Duty to Firm or Employer
A member shall at all times exercise loyalty to the interests of the employer or firm with whom the CPM® is affiliated and shall be diligent in the maintenance and protection of the interests and property of the employer or firm. A member shall not engage in any activity which could be reasonably construed as contrary to this obligation of loyalty and diligence and shall not accept, directly or indirectly, any rebate, fee, commission, discount, or other benefit, monetary or otherwise, which could reasonably be seen as a conflict with the interests of the employer or firm. A member shall at all times exercise due diligence for the protection of the funds of the employer or firm against all reasonably foreseeable contingencies and losses.
 
Code of Ethics - Article 8.
Managing the Property of Client
A member shall not exaggerate, misrepresent or conceal material facts concerning the client's property or any related transaction. A member shall exercise due diligence in the maintenance and management of the client's property and shall make all reasonable efforts to protect it against all reasonably foreseeable contingencies and losses.
 
Code of Ethics - Article 9.
Duty to Former Clients or Employers
All obligations and duties of a member to clients, firms, and employers as specified in this Code shall also apply to relationships with former clients and former firms and employers. A member shall act in a professional manner when, for whatever reason, relationships are terminated between a member and clients and firm or employer. Nothing in this section, however, shall be construed to cause a member to breach obligations and duties to current clients and firm or employer.
 
Code of Ethics - Article 10.
Compliance with Laws and Regulations
A member shall at all times conduct business and personal activities with knowledge of and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and shall maintain the highest moral and ethical standards consistent with the membership in and the purposes of ApartmentAssociation.com.
 
Code of Ethics - Article 11.
Equal Opportunity
A member shall not deny equal employment opportunity or equal professional services to any person for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, age, or handicap.
 
Code of Ethics - Article 12.
Duty to Tenants and Others
A member shall competently manage the property of the client with due regard for the rights, responsibilities, and benefits of the tenant and others lawfully on the property. A member shall not engage in any conduct which is in conscious disregard for the safety and health of those persons lawfully on the premises of the client's property.
 
Code of Ethics - Article 13.
Enforcement
Any violation by a member of the obligations of this Code shall be determined in accordance with and pursuant to the terms of the bylaws and rules and regulations of ApartmentAssociation.com. Disciplinary action for violation of any portion of this Code shall be carried out by ApartmentAssociation.com in accordance with the bylaws and rules and regulations established by the Governing Council of the Institute. The result of such disciplinary action shall be final and binding upon the affected member, and without recourse to the Institute, its officers, councillors, members, employees, or agents.
 
I herewith make application for membership in ApartmentAssociation.com, subject to its aforementioned Objectives, Code of Ethics and Bylaws. I assume responsibility for my  employees' compliance with this code. I authorize release of any information related to this application to determine my qualifications for membership. ApartmentAssociation.com mailing list is held in confidentiality and will not be sold or provided to third parties.