At a later date, you can decide if there should be dues and a treasurer. Sometimes minimal dues are collected to pay for refreshments to sponsor an upcoming party or cover the costs of printing flyers and supplies. The group should elect officers who are willing to devote time to the association and the organizing process. Candidates should be open-minded, willing to listen and understand that there may often be at least two sides to an issue. At some point the association should consider inviting the landlord or management to attend specific meetings or all the meetings, depending on the desire of the members.
Tenants can accomplish many things by having meetings that are well-run and organized.
Cooperation, responsibility and knowledge of the law should be stressed. The association should have meetings at least once a month initially and it is a good idea to have it on the same day, for instance, the last Wednesday or the first Tuesday of each month so that everyone can plan their own schedules ahead of time to attend. It might be helpful to set the agenda for the next meeting at the end of each meeting. Having members involved with various projects or research gives everyone an opportunity to show their talents and be an integral part of the group. One of the most difficult challenges of an association is keeping the interest of its members.