We hope that after reviewing the services and benefits of becoming a member of the IERA, you will agree that as a landlord, you can not afford to not belong. In order to make it easy for you, we have provided an on-line Membership Application form to fill out and submit to us.

Thank you for your interest in the Inland Empire Rental Association.

The Inland Empire Rental Association is here to help you with your rental properties in any way possible. In an effort to assist you we offer the following membership servies and benefits:

MEMBERSHIP PACKET:
Upon joining IERA, each member receives a membership packet worth $45.00 that includes two each of our 30 legal forms and notices; Washington State Residential Rental Laws book; IERA Handbook; Legal Plan Information and referral; the IERA By-Laws; Screening Company referrals; and the latest edition of the Rental Review Newsletter. The Inland Empire Rental Association is a non-profit group in existence for over 35 years working together to increase residential property values through participation, education and legislation. Committee participation by all Association members is invited and encouraged! That's how we work!

COMMUNICATION:
We have a monthly 24 page newsletter, The Rental Review; website, e-mail bulletins.

NETWORKING:
Monthly dinners, Committee memberships and State Conventions.

EDUCATIONAL CLASSES:
Monthly classes at no charge for members; Monthly dinner speakers; Alerts for Community Sponsored Seminars; Annual WAA Statewide conventions and Annual TRENDS Trade Show in Seattle. Off Shore Seminar in Hawaii. Check the calendar page for the schedule.

WASHINGTON APARTMENT ASSOCIATION:
The WAA unites rental associations statewide for strength in unity. It addresses legislative issues regarding the free enterprise system, property rights, rental control issues etc. Your dues include membership in this statewide organization.

LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION:
Your interests are monitored and championed on a local and state legislative level by the IERA Legislative Committee Members. The WAA full time lobbyist represents your automatic membership in that statewide organization. Regular progress reports are shared in the Rental Review.

FORMS & BOOKS:
Ready access to contracts, notices, and other forms needed to protect legal rights and conduct business interests. All forms are updated and currently in compliance with Washington RCW's. They are carbonless copy ready for business. Phone, email or fax sales requests receive immediate return services by Priority Mail. IERA office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00am-2:00pm, for form sales and membership enrollment. Members can place orders through this website here.

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MENTOR PROGRAM:
Experienced volunteer landlords are available by phone for brief consultations on being a successful landlord. Hard-won information is shared first-hand member to member. Mentor Program

WITNESS PROGRAM:
Volunteer landlords are ready to help you if you have damage, cleaning, or suspected abandonment that you may need to establish in court. IERA provides a resource called an Objective Witness Program to provide testimony in a court case with a tenant.