It is critically important for rental dealers everywhere to come together to discuss the upcoming federal legislative issues facing this industry.
Bill Keese, Executive Director, APRO

The Association of Progressive Rental Organizations (APRO) will hold a national Rent-to-Own Legislative Summit Conference on January 26 in Dallas, Texas. The trade association, representing rent to own dealers in North America, has issued a call for all rental dealers to attend the conference from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Friday, January 26, 2007, at the Gaylord Texan Hotel near the Dallas/Ft. Worth airport.

APRO President Larry Carrico (who's who ) expects Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) to reintroduce his Rent-to-own Reform Act (see story - compare Schumer bill and APRO endorsed bill side by side).

If passed, Schumer's Rent-to-own Reform Act would designate a Rental Purchase transaction as a credit sale, overriding existing law in 47 states.

Carrico hopes to see at least 200 rental dealers in Dallas on January 26. "We need every rental dealer to attend so we can know first hand your concerns as we begin our new legislative initiatives," he said.

“It is critically important for rental dealers everywhere to come together to discuss the upcoming federal legislative issues facing this industry and to agree upon a united position for rent-to-own in America,” says Bill Keese, APRO’s executive director.

APRO has reserved a number of rooms at the Gaylord Texan hotel in the event that a rental dealer wishes to fly in to the Dallas/Ft. Worth airport the day before. Rooms may be reserved by contacting the Gaylord Texan Hotel at their toll free number: 866-782-7897.

For more information about attending the conference, contact Bill Keese, APRO executive director or Richard May, APRO public affairs director at the APRO office at 512-794-0095.