History and Information

THE ASSOCIATION BACKGROUND

The Lakeshore Apartment Association came into existence in September 1981. Due to increased pressure from Federal and State regulations, and a general lack of knowledge among many of the local apartment owners, we felt a need to protect our current and future investments in real estate and educate landlords so that they can be more responsible and effective owners. Property owners have gained power from working together toward common goals. The Lakeshore Apartment Association speaks with a powerful voice to protect landlord’s rights and profits.

OUR VISION

The vision of the Lakeshore apartment Association Inc., is to be the premier educational, legislative, legal and management resource serving the needs of landlords/real estate investors at all levels of experience and involvement in Sheboygan county and surrounding counties.

THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION

To advance the general welfare of the rental housing industry

To inspire members to further educate themselves in the practical management of their apartment operations through attending meetings and networking with other landlords

To encourage rental property owners to have a high appreciation of the objectives and responsibilities of apartment ownership in order to provide adequate housing within the apartment industry.

To promote the enforcement of Local, State and Federal laws beneficial to the apartment industry and free enterprise, as well as educate the members in the application and compliance of the laws and regulations that exist

To educate and inform members of useful information, including new legislation and government programs available

To advocate a code of ethics to maintain high professional standards and sound business methods among its members for the best interest of the industry

To promote and organize the legislative activities of our members

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

• The association watches local, state and federal government, including non-elected bureaucrats, to see that lawmakers know the needs and desires of property owners.

• Newsletters are sent to members ten times a year and contain information of specific interest to owners and managers of rental properties.

• Website. Members can list up to 5 apartments per month on the website and can use the free classified ads area to list properties or other items for sale to other members. Links to cost saving features are also available in the members only area.

• Forms and leases are available for rental application, leases, rental agreements, tenant check-in/check-out, legal notice for non-payment of rent and eviction, along with copies of Federal, State and Local news relating to rental (income) property.

• Membership meetings are held eight times a year and feature speakers presenting information and ideas for the income property owner. Meetings also provide the opportunity to network with other income property owners. The annual banquet and election of officers is held in September.

• Products and services are often made available to members that may make property management easier and/or less time consuming.

• Discounts are provided from Associate Members that offer materials and services needed in the rental housing industry

• Legal fees are provided at a discounted rate. The Association realizes that the problems and legal issues affecting one member could affect all our futures

• Membership fees all the same regardless of how many units you own. The only requirement is that you own or manage at least one apartment.

• General members of the Association can place their business advertisement in the newsletter at low cost and get a free listing in the Business Membership Directory.

• Associate Members are encouraged to offer full services to our members in addition to discounts. These include education and display of their products and services