Code of Ethics

CODE OF ETHICS

Continued membership or sponsorship of BPM REIA means that the member or vendor agrees to abide by the following Code of Ethics.

Section 1

All members of BPM REIA shall agree to observe and be bound by the following Code of Ethics:

a. Members shall constantly seek to provide better values, so that people may know and enjoy the benefits of homeownership or rental living.

b. Members shall at all times contribute their knowledge in providing housing and management to the best interest of those they serve.

c. Members shall not obtain any business by means of fraudulent statements or by use of implications unwarranted by fact or reasonable probability.

d. Members shall comply both in spirit and letter with rules and regulations prescribed by law and government agencies for the health, safety, and progress of the community.

e. Members shall not perform or cause to be performed any act which would tend to reflect on or bring into disrepute any part of the housing provider industry.

f. Members shall not perform or cause to be performed any act which would tend to reflect on or bring BPM REIA into disrepute.

g. Members shall conduct their business practices between other members with integrity in an honest manner and shall not conduct any business transaction which would tend to bring disrepute to the Member’s business, the business of another member, or to any part of the housing provider industry.

h. Members acknowledge that BPM REIA’s policy is to support and foster Fair Housing. Members understand that it is illegal to advertise or in any way to discriminate in the sale or rental of a dwelling to a person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. All members pledge to uphold all Fair Housing Laws.

Section 2

All BPM REIA Vendors shall agree to observe and be bound by the following Code of Ethics:

a. Vendors shall not obtain any business by means of fraudulent statements or by use of implications unwarranted by fact or reasonable probability.

b. Vendors shall comply both in spirit and letter with rules and regulations prescribed by law and government agencies for the health, safety, and progress of the community.

c. Vendors shall not perform or cause to be performed any act which would tend to reflect on or bring into disrepute any part of the housing provider industry.

d. Vendors shall conduct their business practices with BPM REIA members with integrity in an honest manner and shall not conduct any business transaction which would tend to bring disrepute to BPM REIA.

e. Vendors shall conduct their business practices with BPM REIA members with integrity in an honest manner and shall not conduct any business transaction which would tend to bring disrepute to the Member’s business, or the business of another member.

f. Vendors acknowledge that the policy of BPM REIA is to support and foster Fair Housing. Vendors understand that it is illegal to advertise or in any way to discriminate in the sale or rental of a dwelling to a person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. All Vendors pledge to uphold all Fair Housing Laws.

DISCLAIMER

BPM REIA, does not render legal, tax, economic, or investment advice. The Association does not investigate its members or sponsors, nor vouch for nor make representation as to its honesty, integrity, reliability, motives and or resources of its members, officers, directors, employees, agents, and/or contractors. Person should consult his or her own counsel, accountant, and other advisors as to risk and legal, tax, economic, investment and other matters concerning real estate and other investments.

Notice: Products, services, investment opportunities, etc. may be offered by members, guests, sponsors, business associates and/or speakers during this meeting. The Association does not endorse any product, service, investment opportunity, etc. that may be offered either formally or informally. Attendees should complete their own due diligence and seek advice from their accountant, financial advisor, attorney or others prior to doing business with anyone.

FTC Disclosure: BPM REIA is a joint venture revenue sharing partner with the speakers who appear at the group. We only partner with those that offer products and services that we endorse and that we firmly believe would be of benefit to you.