Greater Charlotte Apartment Association

AANC and NAA

Your membership in the GCAA includes an 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 bimonthly 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, maintenance issues, survey results, market 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 highlights of recent events. Advertising opportunities are available to GCAA members exclusively. Click here for current issue.

Educational Programs

GCAA is the exclusive local provider of the following National Apartment Association Education Institute designation programs

• CAM (Certified Apartment Manager)
• CAMT (Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician)
• CAPS (Certified Apartment Property Supervisor) and
• NALP (National Apartment Leasing Professional)

Click here for course details and current schedules.

Additionally, the Association sponsors its own educational programs in the form of classes and seminars. Recent programs have included: Pool/Spa Operator Certification, “Apartments 101,” Fair Housing Issues, Landlord/Tenant Law, Leasing/Marketing Strategies, OSHA Compliance, Maintenance Issues (including Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC topics), and Leadership Training. Click here for current seminar details.

Full Time Staff

The Greater Charlotte Apartment Association staff includes four full-time and two part-time professionals who are eager to assist you with your operational endeavors and to provide you with all of the benefits of association membership. Click here for staff profiles in their entirety.

Legal Forms and Publications

GCAA Membership gives you access to the AANC Lease Agreement 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 annual Salary Survey are available to members, as are some distinctive marketing and collateral printed materials. Click here for what’s available.

Legal Handbook

This 400+ 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 AANC 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 Agreement, with distinct notations regarding any recent changes to that document.

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 and Buyers’ Guide

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!

General Membership Meetings

General Membership Meetings are scheduled approximately eight times annually, normally in the form of an evening dinner meeting. The entire GCAA membership base is invited and encouraged to attend. 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.

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.

Trade Show

This event is the highlight of the GCAA year, drawing over 1200 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. Visit our Trade Show page.

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The Charlotte Apartment Report

Published twice per year by GCAA member Real Data, 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.