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The Greater Charlotte Apartment Association (GCAA) is an apartment industry trade association comprised of owners, developers, operators, managers, and other employees of the Charlotte-area multifamily housing industry. Firms and properties belong to the GCAA because of the collective strength the Association has in the realms of legislation, education, and information.

Founded in 1977, the GCAA now boasts a membership of over 94,000 rental apartment units in over 460 multifamily communities throughout the Charlotte region. Over 90% of all area apartment properties belong to the Association. With its members providing housing for over 185,000 persons in the Charlotte-metro area, the GCAA is an important part of the industry for both affordability and lifestyle reasons.

Because of its constant legislative efforts and ongoing educational & informational program offerings, the GCAA is known as “The voice of the multifamily housing industry.” The Association’s legislative successes have saved the apartment industry literally millions of dollars over the years. GCAA educational offerings, which include NAA programs, further contribute to member companies’ success by increasing the professionalism and awareness of their employees.

AANC and NAA
Your membership in the GCAA includes you in our umbrella membership in the Apartment Association of North Carolina and the National Apartment Association. GCAA, AANC, and NAA lobbyists in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Washington DC all work to insure the best possible political climate for multifamily housing.

Apartment Times Magazine
Our magazine, the Apartment Times, is published ten times per year and is mailed to our entire membership and to local appointed and elected officials. Articles address industry-relevant topics as diverse as legislative issues, educational opportunities, marketing strategies, economic perspectives, fair housing issues, landlord/tenant law, NAA and AANC news, GCAA Committee updates, eviction survey results, resident satisfaction statistics, property profiles, and more. The Association’s Executive Director and President are regular contributors, and members are welcome to submit informational articles for publication. The magazine also includes a calendar of events and photo recap of the previous month’s events. Advertising opportunities are available to GCAA members exclusively. Click here for current issue.

Educational Programs
The nationally-approved Certification Programs for:
CAM (Certified Apartment Manager)
CAMT (Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician)
CAPS (Certified Apartment Property Supervisor) and
NALP (National Apartment Leasing Professional)
Each of these National Apartment Association courses are available locally only through the GCAA. Click here for current course schedules.

Additionally, the Association sponsors its own educational programs in the form of classes and seminars. Recent programs have included: Pool/Spa Operator Certification, Fair Housing Issues, Leasing/Marketing Strategies, OSHA Compliance, Tax Revaluation Concerns, and Maintenance Team Development. Click here for seminar details.

Legal Forms and Publications
GCAA Membership gives you access to the AANC lease and other quality property management forms that are recognized and respected by the North Carolina court systems. Other resource publications, such as the AANC Legal Handbook, the biannual Charlotte Apartment Report, and the semi-annual Salary Survey are available to members, as are some distinctive marketing and collateral printed materials. Click here for what's available.

AANC Legal Handbook
This 300+ page manual is a comprehensive overview of the state and federal statutes and regulations that impact owners, developers, management companies, and on-site personnel. The text of the Legal Handbook includes both the actual statutes and comments/interpretations from an attorney experienced in landlord tenant relations. One of the key features of this document is a line-by-line explanation of the AANC lease, with distinct notations regarding any recent changes to that document. 2006-07 edition available now - click here for more information!

Legislation
The GCAA takes an active role in both state and local government activities. As the watchdog for the multifamily industry, the Association monitors land use planning, building & housing codes, utility rules, and public services. Click here for more details about current legislative efforts.

Membership Directory
This annual publication is provided for GCAA members’ exclusive use. The directory provides a wealth of information about each member, including contact information, owner/property affiliations, and, in the case of Associate members, both an alphabetical listing and a listing by type of service that these members provide to the industry. Additionally, and updated buyers’ guide, which lists Associate members by product/service type, is included bimonthly in the Apartment Times magazine. Both the directory and buyers’ guide are also available here on the web site!

Monthly Membership Meetings
Association gatherings are held each month for the entire membership to attend, normally in the form of an evening dinner meeting. Educational, informative, and entertaining programs at these meetings enable attendees to interact with other industry professionals. Each monthly meeting is an ideal opportunity for networking, prospecting, and showing support for the Association. Click here for details about the next meeting.

Public Relations Program
Both the GCAA staff and Public Relations Committee work to update the local media and public officials on activities & developments in the Charlotte multifamily housing industry. These efforts also serve to improve public opinion of the industry, which continues to grow, change, and react to political and economic conditions in the region. GCAA representatives are available to convey the Association’s views on current issues, whether to various media or other interested groups.

The Charlotte Apartment Report
Published twice per year, this survey of vacancies, rents, amenities, and relative market conditions is the best source for an accurate and current view of the Charlotte apartment market. The report is available in either a printed summary format or a much more detailed CD-rom version.

Trade Show
This event is the highlight of the GCAA year, drawing over 1100 attendees annually. Associate members exhibit their products and services in a festive atmosphere, giving all the attendees, from on-site to owner/manager industry professionals, a unique opportunity to review all that GCAA member vendors have to offer. 2008 show details here.

Website
Cutting-edge in both content and design, the GCAA website offers members 24-hour accessibility to Association news, class & program schedules, industry information, current and archived Apartment Times issues, and member contact details. Members can also register for GCAA events and educational courses on-line.