• Tri-County Membership Benefits

    Membership with CAA Tri-County

    CAA Tri-County protects your rental investment and saves you money every year. Membership in CAA Tri-County gives property owners, property managers, and apartment professionals the tools they need to successfully and profitably manage rental property.

    Rental Property Owner and Manager Benefits

    Whether your rental property is a single family home or thousands of apartments, CAA Tri-County offers tremendous value--we protect your rights, provide access to information and resources for the successful operation of rental housing, and save you money.

    Download the CAA Tri-County Membership Application and Brochure.

    Key Benefits of Membership Include: 
    • Free new member orientation and info hour
    • Free monthly Educational meetings for owners of 50 units of less
    • Free quarterly Roundtable meetings discussions for managers of 100+ units
    • Discounted educational classes
    • Free operational advice**
    • Free online access to up-to-date rental forms
    • Resources to comply with state and local laws that regulate your business
    • Monthly magazine and e-Newsletter
    • Vendors that meet your needs and offer discounts
    • Money saving programs - tenant screening, insurance, expert publications 

    Also, please plan to make the following voluntary contributions recommended as follows:
    • $30 to CAA Legal "Offense" Fund to help fight the legal battles for the industry.
    • $1 per unit ($45 minimum) to support Tri-County's and CAA's Political Action Committees. These donations help support elected officials that are friendly to the rental housing industry.

    Industry Partner Member Benefits


    Enjoy the benefits of marketing directly to over 5,000 rental housing professionals in the Bay Area and access an industry with a purchasing power of $16 billion annually. Join CAA Tri-County as an Industry Partner.

    Download our Member Benefit Brochure and Application.

    CAA Tri-County values the cooperative relationship that exists between rental property operators and companies that service their needs. Through our commitment to advance the interests of the rental housing industry in San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties, we offer a variety of avenues for Industry Partners to reach and support this exclusive, high-volume market.
    • Free company listing in 3 categories in our printed Annual Resource Guide, published every Spring.  Listing includes: Company name, contact name, street address, phone, email, and website.*
    • Free company listing in 3 categories in the CAA Statewide Online Vendor Directory with a direct link to your own website which is accessed by CAA’s 15,000 members. Listing includes: Company name, contact name, street address, toll free phone, phone, fax, email, website, and 50 word summary of your business. For an additional $49 you can upgrade your listing to include your company logo, an additional 3 categories, and premium placement as a featured listing.
    • Invitations to various networking opportunities throughout the year.
    • Free monthly subscription to Apartment Management magazine
    • Free monthly subscription to Tri-County Insider, e-Newsletter
    • Advertising discounts in our magazine, e-Newsletter, website and Resource Guide. Click here for advertising opportunities.
    • Discounted event sponsorship opportunities at numerous networking events. Click here for sponsorship and promotional opportunities.
    • Discounted exhibitor space in the CAA Northern California Rental Housing Education Expo, May 2011 in Santa Clara.
    • Direct referrals when members contact our office.
    • Direct mail discounts.

    Also, please plan to support the industry you serve by making the following voluntary contributions:
    • $30 to CAA Legal "Offense" Fund to help fight the legal battles for the industry.
    • $45 to support Tri-County and CAA's Political Action Committees. This is more important than ever. These donations help support elected officials that are friendly to the apartment industry

    *Directory information and category listing is based on information provided by the member. Printed Annual Resource Guide listing is only guaranteed if membership is current by March 20 of the current year.

    **Legal Disclaimer
    The operational advice contained herein or provided by employees of the California Apartment Association – Tri County Division at all times is provided as a resource for general information for members of the California Apartment Association. Any operational advice provided is necessarily general in nature and is meant to assist property owners and managers to better understand particular issues facing the apartment industry. Operational advice is not intended to serve as legal advice or as a substitute for seeking advice of a licensed California attorney and of course there is no guarantee, warranty or prediction regarding the outcome of any particular situation. You should not rely on the advice contained herein without first consulting with a qualified licensed California attorney. In no event shall the California Apartment Association or its officers, employees or agents be liable for any damages whatsoever, including, without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, lost profits or damages resulting from the use or reliance on operational advice contained herein, whether based on warranty, contract, tort or any other legal theory.