California Retailers Association

Advocacy for California's rental housing industry is the association's core service. It represents small, medium, and large rental housing owners, including property management companies and independent owners. Membership connects participants with industry advocacy and professional designation courses offered through its affiliation with the National Apartment Association Education Institute. The association also works with local affiliates to advocate for rental housing stakeholders and supports fair housing laws. It represents more than 14,000 members across over 805,000 rental units. The organization is based in Sacramento and is affiliated with the National Apartment Association.