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August 19, 2008

	LANDLORDS, INC. Phone:(816) 753-2606 Fax : (816 753-2614 Our new office email :landlords@kclandlords.com Office Hours 9:30 To 5:00 Monday and Wednesday though Friday. The office is closed the first and third Tuesday of the Month. Next Function: Landlords, Inc. August General Meeting Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Time: 7:30 Location: Central United Methodist Church HOUSING NEWS Message from the President Thank you for inviting me to be your President for the year 2008. My goals for the year are to increase membership, keep our organization fiscally responsible and continue to monitor the City of Kansas City in its efforts to impose more restrictions against landlords, both financially and in the way we operate our rental properties. Landlords, Inc must choose its battles carefully as legal fees of $40,000 - $60,000 are not uncommun in lawsuits against any government body. Landlords, Inc operates in conjuntion with the Misssouri Apartment Association( MAA) and the National Apartment Association (NAA) who monitor both state and federal laws concerning landlords. The Board of Directors' telephone numbers are in the news letter and in this website. Call us, come to Board or general meetings and get involved to protect your property. Tom Balnis President Landlords, Inc. Let our board hear from you if you have a suggestion, a question or a complaint : E-mail: board@kclandlords.com or call a Board officer Our Mission ? To read the latest legislative report from Jefferson City Click here Why Join? Landlords, Inc. is managed by Landlords who voluntarily donate their time to achieve the goals of the this not-for-profit organization.This organization operates with a low budget to serve its members. Occasionally we call on our members to join us when we attempt to challenge anti-landlord legislation at Kansas City council or at the state level in Jefferson City. Only the office staff receives an hourly paid salary; This is how we can keep our membership dues at $50 per year. Officers and board members are not paid for their time except for a per diem allowance for authorized travel. As a member you will enjoy the following information: - At the State level we are affiliated with a parent association in Jefferson Citythe Missouri Apartment Association (MAA) which employs a full-time lobbyist to monitor and promote legislation affecting landlords ( See our legislative reports). - Updates on developments at City Hall regarding landlord-tenant ordinances. - Monthly educational meetings with guest speakers including attorneys and professionals specialized in rental property For small charges (near cost) this association also provides the following services: - Local police reports and criminal checks - Credit reports - Discounts from our ad sponsors - Landlord forms - Monthly newsletter Why not become a member today and join this over 800 member strong organization in challenging our local leaders and legislators to support landlords in providing good housing at a reasonable cost. Landlords, Inc. is managed by a committee of dedicated, experienced landlords. Members of the committee volunteer their valuable time to carry out the business of this not-for profit organization which has represented the interests of landlords of Kansas City since 1966. -. Board Meeting Board Meetings are held the Second Tuesday of the Month. Time: 7:30 to 9:00pm location: VFW Building 34th & Broadway Ave Suite 101 Members are welcome and are encouraged to attend	News Events
		You are visitor number : 11224 Upcoming General Meeting Join us at our next General Meeting on Tuesday, August 26 at 7:30 at the Central United Methodist Church: 5144 Oak Kansas City, Mo. This month's speaker will be Angela Schreffler of the Heartland Tree Alliance, an Affiliate of Bridging the Gap The topic: Tree Care and Maintenance, what to plant and how to care for it. 0 Comments Posted on 18 Jul 2008 by Lanlords Join Us at the Landlords Inc. 2008 Annual Picnic Landlords, Inc. is holding our annual picnic on June 22 beginning at 11:00 at Memorial Park in Belton. There will be a train ride at 12:30. We will provide the meat and drinks, you bring a side dish or dessert, lawn chairs and utensils. Memorial Park can be reached by taking 71 South to the 163rd Street exit, turning right on MO-Y, a slight righ at Cedar Street and turnign left at Commercial Street. Hope to See You There! 0 Comments Posted on 15 May 2008 by Lanlords Landlord Registration affected by Budget Cuts The Kansas City budget includes cuts to various programs including Landlord Licensing. Read more • 0 Comments Posted on 28 Mar 2008 by Lanlords Rental Property Inspection Update The City Council has announced the list of neighborhoods that have applied for and been approved for property inspection. All properties in these neighborhoods, both rental and owner-occupied, are subject to inspection. Click on Read More to see the list of neighborhoods. Read more • 0 Comments Posted on 27 Mar 2008 by Lanlords Landlords, Inc legal Fund We are currently pursuing the development of a legal. We anticipate problems with the City over the new registration and inspection program and we are going to need significant contributions order to bring any serious legal challenges to the ordinance. Current estimates are in the $40,000 to $60,000 range. While we don't have to foot the entire bill as we may be able to join forces with other like minded landlord groups we need to have significant ressources if we expect the city to take us seriously in this and other issues.In order to contribute to the legal fund, Please mail a check or money order to Landlords, Inc and make sure you designate "Legal Fund" on the memo line. Thank you in advance for you contribution. 0 Comments Posted on 10 Mar 2008 by Lanlords Landlord Registration Forms available Registration Forms are now available from KCMO. Landlords, Inc also has about ninety copies available.Call office first To register your KCMO properties -Call the KC Neighborhood Preservation Division at 816-513-9010 or pick up forms from 4900 Swope Parkway -Download the registration form NOTE: online registration is no longer available http://www.kcmo.org/neigh Read more • 0 Comments Posted on 07 Jan 2008 by redyor Landlord Registration Update In our continuing effort to keep you updated about the Kansas City Landlord Registration ordinance we have provided a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the Landlord Registration process. To see the list click on "Read More" below. This information is provided by the Neighborhood Preservation Division. If you have questions that are not covered by this list you may contact them at: Fax – (816) 513-9090 Telephone – (816) 513-9010 E-mail neighborhood_preservation@kcmo.org Read more • 0 Comments Posted on 15 Nov 2007 by Lanlords City Council approves legislation on landlord registration The Kansas City Council approved new legislation requiring most landlords to register with the city and to provide comprehensive exterior inspections for neighborhoods that want them. The rental property registration requirement will begin in January 2008 Inspections will begin in targeted neighborhoods after the new fiscal year begins May 1 2008 0 Comments Posted on 02 Nov 2007 by Lanlords New Office Staff Say Hello to our new office staff. Landlords, Inc is happy to announce to its members that our office is now fully staffed to respond to their daily inquiries. Our new office managers, Pat and Carol, are eager to make new things happen. The membership at large should really be pleased with the quality of our new service. Your cooperation and patience during our transition of service is appreciated. Stay tuned to hear more new positive changes. As usual our officers and board directors would be glad to answer some of your questions and may refer you to legal counsel if your situation requires legal action. You will find their telephone numbers in our Newsletter. 0 Comments Posted on 29 Sep 2007 by Lanlords Content Management Powered by CuteNews