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It appears that the TAA Apartment Lease Contract could only be used by a TAA Member.

However, what about the other way -- does a TAA Member have to use the TAA Lease Contract?

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Template leases and other such forms fall under the moniker of association member services. I don't have a copy of the association's bylaws but can't imagine how membership in the association would imply forfeiting the right to enter into a valid contract of one's own choosing (i.e. one that satisfies mutual assent, offer & acceptance, consideration, capacity, and legal purpose).

Edit: In Texas Apartment Association v. U.S., 869 F.2d. 884 (5th Cir. 1989), para. 6 states "TAA's bylaws prohibit local affiliates from marketing competing forms or manuals, although some members prepare documents for their own use."

Pat W.
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