landlord and property management training certifications

The Rental Protection Agency provides Landlords with online training courses that certify property managers
to earn one of 4 rankings.  All property management courses offered online are available to anyone,
however rankings are only awarded to RPA Approved Landlords.  Below you will see the requirements
needed to earn these landlord rankings.
 
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RPA QualifiedTM Landlord
 
This level of Landlord training is the most basic and is a pre-requisit for all other landlord rankings.   RPA QualifiedTM Landlords must be  RPA Approved; they cannot have a felony conviction within the last 7 years or a misdemeanor involving fraud, misrepresentation, theft or dishonesty.  This landlord recognition also requires property managers to pass three online training certifications.


Pre-requisites

Required Certifications

Electives

Experience Points

1- RPA Registered
2- Background Check
 
 
Ethics and Responsibilities
RPA Cert: COE 101
 
Federal Laws and Statutes
RPA Cert: FLS 103
 (1) Any Elective
 
Recommended:
Lease Agreements
 
 No points required.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RPA TrainedTM Landlord
 
To recieve this ranking landlords must have already received their RPA QualifiedTM merit, no less than 3 months prior.  RPA TrainedTM Landlords must learn more indepth subject matter dealing with tenants and their rights.  This Landlord Rank introduces a new requirement of experience.  Not only must the Landlord pass additional certifications, but they must demostrate real world practice.
 
 

Pre-requisites

Required Certifications

Electives

Experience Points


1- RPA QualifedTM Merit
2- (2) Required Certs
3- (1) Elective Cert
 
 
Renters Rights
RPA Cert: RR 205 
Tenant Screening
RPA Cert: TS 207
State Laws and Statutes
RPA Cert: SLS 209
 (1) Any Elective
 
Recommended:
Deposits (or)
House Rules
 
(4 total points) from any:

1pt per unit managed
 
2pts for each year of exp
1pt per renter interview 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RPA CertifiedTM Landlord
 
To recieve this ranking landlords must have already received their RPA TrainedTM merit, no less than 6 months prior.  RPA CertifiedTM Landlords have an advanced management skills, knowlege, and experience.  Landlord Certifications for this module require an indepth look into legal systems and property rights.  Additional more advanced experience is also required for this title.
 
 
 

Pre-requisites

Required Certifications

Electives

Experience Points


1- RPA TrainedTM Merit
2- (5) Required Certs
3- (2) Elective Certs
4- (4) Experience Pts
 
 
Landlord Rights
RPA Cert: LR 311 
Understanding US Courts
RPA Cert: UUC 313
Rent Collections Best Practice RPA Cert: RCP 315
 (2) Electives  
 
Recommended:
Drug Prevention
(and)
Licensing
 

(8  total points) from any:
 
1pt per Lease signing
1pt per final walkthrough
3pts per essay
1pt per property owned
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                   
 
RPA ExpertTM Landlord
 
To recieve this ranking landlords must have already received their RPA CertifiedTM merit, no less than 3 months prior.  RPA ExpertTM Landlords are amongst the most experienced, and have a proven track record of fair rental practices. 
 
 
 

Pre-requisites

Required Certifications

Electives

Experience Points


1- RPA TrainedTM Merit
2- (8) Required Certs
3- (4) Elective Certs
4- (12) Experience Pts
 
 
Rent Control
RPA Cert: RC 417 
Rental Authority Programs
RPA Cert: RAP 419
Safety & Health Awarness
RPA Cert: SHA 421
 (2) Electives  
 
Recommended:
Local CE Courses
Mediation Practices
Management
 
(5 points) from: 
5pts experience essay
 
(20 points) from:
1pt per unit managed 
2pts for each year of exp
1pt per renter interview 
1pt per Lease signing
1pt per final walkthrough
3pts per essay
1pt per property owned
5pts per yr of RPA Approval
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I have to be a landlord to take these landlord courses?
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Do I have to take the courses in order?
How quickly can I get to RPA Expert Status?