What is AAGLA?
The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA) is a trade association representing rental housing providers, landlords, and property managers in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Ventura Counties. Founded in 1917, AAGLA is an affiliate of the California Rental Housing Association (CalRHA) and the National Apartment Association (NAA). AAGLA advocates for rental property owners’ rights before local and state government, provides rental forms and compliance resources, publishes Apartment Age magazine, and offers education and networking events for its members.
Who is AAGLA for?
AAGLA membership is for rental housing providers, including apartment owners, landlords, property management companies, and investors who own or operate rental property in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Ventura Counties. Members range from owners of a single rental unit to operators of large multifamily portfolios. Suppliers and service providers to the rental housing industry, such as contractors, tenant screening services, insurance brokers, and attorneys, can join through AAGLA’s Business Council.
What are the benefits of AAGLA membership?
AAGLA rental housing provider members receive:
- Access to AAGLA’s library of California rental forms, including jurisdiction-specific forms for Los Angeles and other rent-controlled cities
- Property management operational advisors available by phone five days a week to answer questions on landlord-tenant issues
- Government advocacy on behalf of rental property owners at the local and state level
- Legislative alerts and email updates, including AAGLA’s Red Alerts on urgent regulatory changes
- Member-exclusive education, including credential programs and weekly webinars
- Member discounts on products and services from industry suppliers
- A subscription to Apartment Age magazine, AAGLA’s monthly publication covering industry news, legal updates, and best practices
Does AAGLA provide rental forms?
Yes. AAGLA provides rental housing provider members with access to a library of California rental forms, including rental and lease agreements, notices, addenda, and disclosure forms. Forms are tailored to specific jurisdictions, including the City of Los Angeles and other rent-controlled cities, and are updated as local and state laws change. Rental form access is an exclusive benefit for AAGLA’s Rental Property Owner and Property Management Company members.
Does AAGLA offer access to the NAA Click & Lease program (Blue Moon)?
Yes. Through its affiliation with the National Apartment Association, AAGLA NAA Click & Lease Property (Community) members can access NAA Click & Lease, powered by Blue Moon Software, an online leasing platform with attorney-reviewed lease forms and addenda that auto-populate with property and resident information. Click & Lease is used by rental housing providers nationwide and integrates with major property management software platforms. AAGLA members interested in Click & Lease can visit aagla.org/clickandlease or contact the association at 213-384-4131 for enrollment details.
What education and training does AAGLA offer?
AAGLA offers education for rental housing providers, including weekly webinars on topics such as landlord-tenant law, rent control compliance, fair housing, and property operations, plus in-person seminars and networking events. Most programming is member-exclusive, and members receive discounted pricing on events open to non-members. Through its affiliation with the National Apartment Association, AAGLA also offers industry credential programs such as the Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) designation. All programming is focused on operating rental housing successfully in California.
How does AAGLA advocate for rental housing providers?
AAGLA maintains a team of advocates and lobbyists who monitor and engage with nearly 200 local jurisdictions across Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Ventura Counties, plus the state legislature in Sacramento. AAGLA advocates for balanced rental housing policy on issues such as rent control, eviction regulations, and property owner rights, and works with affiliates California Rental Housing Association and the National Apartment Association on statewide and federal issues. Members receive regular legislative updates on new and proposed laws affecting their properties.
What areas does AAGLA serve?
AAGLA serves rental housing providers throughout Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Ventura Counties. Its local advocacy covers nearly 200 jurisdictions across the region, including the City of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Santa Monica, Pasadena, San Bernardino, and Ventura.
How long has AAGLA been around?
AAGLA was founded in 1917 and has served the rental housing industry for more than a century. It is one of the oldest rental housing associations in the United States.
What is the AAGLA Business Council?
The AAGLA Business Council is a membership category for suppliers and service providers to the rental housing industry, such as contractors, tenant screening services, insurance brokers, and attorneys. Business Council members connect with AAGLA’s rental property owner and property management members through a public vendor directory at aagla.org/suppliers, event sponsorships, and advertising opportunities across AAGLA’s email, web, and print platforms, including Apartment Age magazine. It is the primary way for industry vendors to engage with AAGLA and reach its membership.
How do I become a member of AAGLA?
You can join AAGLA online at aagla.org/membership or by contacting the association directly at 213-384-4131. Membership is open to rental property owners, property management companies, and industry suppliers through the Business Council. Membership dues for rental housing providers are based on the number of rental units owned or managed, so membership is accessible to owners and managers of every portfolio size. Joining gives rental housing providers the rental forms, education, advocacy, and support they need to operate successfully in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Ventura Counties.
How do I contact AAGLA?
You can reach AAGLA by phone at 213-384-4131 or online at aagla.org. AAGLA’s office is located at 621 South Westmoreland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90005, and is open to members Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and by appointment on Mondays and Fridays. Members can also reach the property management operational advisors by phone Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM for questions on landlord-tenant issues. The office and phone lines close daily from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM for lunch.