Important Industry Links
In its dedication to the multifamily industry,
the AAGD is affiliated with apartment
associations on the city, state and national levels.
Here is a list of links to Web sites that you might
find useful. Internet addresses are constantly changing,
so if you come across a link here that doesn't work,
let us know at membership@aagdallas.com and we'll update it.
Industry AssociationsNational Apartment Association(703) 518-6141 Information on NAA membership, programs and association matters. National Multi Housing Council (202) 974-2300 Partners with NAA in a joint legislative program at the federal level TAA Affiliated Local Associations (for a listing see the Find A Local Association page) Information about local association membership, benefits; information and referrals for resolving disputes between residents and property owners Texas Apartment Association (512) 479-6252 Information on TAA membership, programs, services and association matters. TAA Forms for Windows® and Forms Online Programs (800) 772-1004 (sales); (512) 322-0999 (tech support); (512) 322-0444 (click installation); TAA's official lease and related forms, available from your computer and printer. Legislative resourcesDallas County Justice of the Peace Courts Texas Legislature Online Applicant screening issuesCriminal History Information(512) 424-2079; Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Records Service Federal Trade Commission (877) FTC-HELP (Toll-free (877) 382-4357); Information about the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act Accessibility, Fair Housing issuesNational Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse201 North Union Street, Suite 200 Alexandria,VA 22314 (800) 421-1221 National database of apartment homes with features for residents with disabilities. More than 60,000 listings in 47 states. Owners and managers can list available accessible units at no charge. Accessibility Standards (512) 463-3211; (800) 803-9202 (press 4); Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Architectural Barriers Division Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Federal Standards (800) 872-2253; Information about ADA accessibility guidelines from the Access Board ADA Hotline (800) 949-4232; Technical assistance for employers and businesses on the Americans with Disabilities Act Fair Housing Investigation (512) 437-3450 Texas Commission on Human Rights; or (888) 560-8913 (Department of Housing and Urban Development office in Fort Worth HUD Distribution Center (800) 767-7468; Information and referrals on Fair Housing law Environmental issuesAsbestos Rules(800) 572-5548 or (512) 834-6600; State and EPA rules, Texas Department of Health Occupational Health Division; see also OSHA CFC Hotline Environmental Protection Agency (800) 296-1996; Information on Clean Air Act and CFC venting regulations; Freon Purchasing (512) 463-6599 or (800) 803-9202 (press 8); Department of Licensing and Regulation; Information about registration requirements to purchase Freon or equipment containing Freon Gas Pipeline Safety Rules (512) 463-7288; Texas Railroad Commission Gas Utilities Division National Lead Information Center (800) 424-LEAD ((800) 424-5323); Information about lead disclosure requirements, hazard evaluation and control OSHA Regional Office (214) 767-4731 Information on OSHA; Asbestos rules Affordable housing issuesLow Income Housing Tax Credit Program Compliance Monitoring(800) 643-8204 or (512) 475-3926; Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Utility issuesPublic Utility Commission(512) 936-7000 or (888) 782-8477; Information on telecommunications and electric utility issues, including electricity submetering and allocation Water Allocation and Submetering (512) 239-6960; Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Water Utilities Division Property, maintenance issuesSwimming Pool Safety Equipment, Pool Design, Signage and Health Department Rules(512) 834-6635; Texas Department of Health General Sanitation Division Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners (512) 458-2145 or (800) 845-6584; Information about plumbing requirements for work done by maintenance personnel Texas Structural Pest Control Board (512) 451-7200; Information on pest control licensing and testing requirements Employment issuesADA Hotline(800) 949-4232; Technical assistance for employers and businesses on the Americans with Disabilities Act Texas Workers' Compensation Commission (512) 448-7900; (800) 252-7031 (out of state calls only); Information on workers' compensation laws Texas Workforce Commission (800) TEC-WAGE; TWC labor law department Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Dept. of Labor Austin: (512) 916-5638 (for investigators) San Antonio: (210) 308-4515 (for inquiries); Information on Family and Medical Leave Act |
