Membership Agreement

This application is made in accordance with and subject to the bylaws and articles of incorporation of the Apartment Association of Nebraska, Inc. By choosing to join, I agree to abide by the Code Of Ethics of the Association. I hereby apply for membership and enclose payment for the first year's dues. (Invoices for the prorated portion of the second year's dues will be sent on or prior to December 1st of each membership year.) Dues payments to the Association may be deductible as a business expense but are not deductible as a charitable contribution. A portion of the dues, however, is not deductible as a business expense to the extent that AAN engages in lobbying. The nondeductible portion of dues for 2024 is 25%. Dues payments are non-refundable. Processing of application takes approximately 4-6 weeks. Upon approval by the Board of Directors, new members will be notified. In the event of termination of membership for any reason, the member agrees to discontinue the use of the Association's insignia, products, and signs in any form. All contact information provided to the AAN in the application may be used to contact me (address, phone, fax, email, etc.) about AAN products and services and those of affiliated organizations.

Code of Ethics of the Apartment Association of Nebraska

Members of the Apartment Association of Nebraska, in observance of our responsibilities as housing providers, business professionals, and citizens living and doing business in the State of Nebraska and/or Council Bluffs, IA, hereby adopt this Code of Ethics to guide ourselves and the industry in our dealings for the betterment of our profession and community and under which we will strive to:

1. Comply with:
   a. all local, state, and federal laws and regulations applicable to the rental housing industry.
   b. the State of Nebraska's Landlord and Tenant Handbook.
   c. the Fair Employment Practice Act (FEPA) as well as the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA).
2. Commit to the fair treatment of all parties, and act with honesty and integrity.
3. Promote the ongoing education of the industry and the public as to the ethical, respectful, and responsible management and operation of rental housing.

Be ever mindful of the purpose of the Association, its mission, vision, and core values.