Benefits

Founded in 1953, RHA today represents owners and managers of some 100,000 units across the state.

Industry Advocacy and Representation

• Thousands of bills are introduced each session that directly impact the industry:
  • Rent Control - Inspection Ordinances and Fee
  • Sub-metering of utilities - Rent Escrow and Rent Withholding
  • Room Occupancy Tax - Housing Production
• RHA/GBREB staff and contract lobbyists are your advocates on Beacon Hill and in front of regulatory agencies.The GBREB Government Affairs Committee gives RHA members a voice in shaping legislation and regulations affecting industry.
• In-house legal counsel is available to members.
  

Programs & Events

• Educational Programs & Seminars
  RHA holds programs focusing on industry issues, laws, regulations and other topics of primary importance to rental housing owners. RHA also provides National Apartment Association professional designation courses.
• Annual Conference & Tradeshow
  This event brings together distinguished industry leaders to tackle today’s toughest issues. The newest products and services in the industry are showcased on the tradeshow floor, and outstanding educational programming is offered at all levels.
• President’s Awards Dinner
  At RHA’s premier social engagement of the year, awards are presented in the areas of industry excellence and public service.
• Social Events
  Throughout the year, members are brought together at Red Sox nights, golf outings, and membership networking socials.

Information Dissemination

• News & Notes
  Timely issues concerning the rental housing industry, with an insider’s perspective on activities occurring on Beacon Hill.
• Lapatin on the Law
  Expert legal counsel delivered monthly, as Attorney Phil Lapatin analyzes recent court decisions affecting property owners and managers.
• Bay State Apartment Owner
  The official quarterly magazine of RHA, produced by The Warren Group, focuses exclusively on the rental housing industry.
• Energy Buying Group News
  Provides timely information relative to the energy issues facing the rental housing industry.
• RHA Website
  www.gbreb.com/rha provides information regarding job listings, RHA products, services, educational programs and social events.

Discounts

• Members receive discounts on forms and services.