TLA Constitution

Constitution of The Landlord Association

1. Name and Legal Status

The organisation shall be known as The Landlord Association, hereinafter referred to as "the Association." It operates as an unincorporated association and is not for profit.

2. Purpose and Objectives

The objectives of the Association are to:

• Promote fair and lawful relationships between landlords and tenants

• Provide educational resources on landlord and tenant rights

• Offer representation and assistance in resolving housing-related disputes

• Facilitate mediation and promote access to justice through pre-litigation resolution

3. Membership

• Membership is open to individuals and organisations who support the objectives of the Association.

• Members must agree to abide by this Constitution and any regulations made under it.

• The Association may create different classes of membership and assign rights accordingly.

4. Executive Committee

• The Association shall be managed by an Executive Committee, which shall include at minimum:

  • Chairperson

  • Secretary

  • Treasurer

  • Legal Liaison (as applicable)

• The Committee shall be elected annually by the membership.

• The Committee has authority to act on behalf of the Association in all matters.

5. Legal Representation Authority

• The Association, through authorised officers or representatives, may act on behalf of its members for purposes of dispute resolution and pre-litigation matters.

• Written consent from the member must be obtained prior to any such representation.

6. Meetings

• An Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall be held once per year.

• Special Meetings may be called by the Committee or by petition of 10% of members.

7. Finances

• All funds shall be used solely to further the Association’s objectives.

• A bank account shall be maintained in the Association's name.

• The Treasurer shall provide an annual financial report at the AGM.

8. Amendments

• This Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote at a General Meeting, provided members have received 14 days’ notice of the proposed changes.

9. Dissolution

• Upon dissolution, any remaining funds shall be donated to a housing or legal access charity selected by the Committee.

10. Liability

• As an unincorporated association, individual members of the Association may be personally liable for its debts and obligations unless indemnified.

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