iARELA – International Association of Real Estate Lease Auditors

International Association of Real Estate Lease Auditors (iARELA)

iARELA was established with the mission of educating and certifying qualified individuals as commercial real estate lease auditors. It’s been less than 30 years since the first known commercial lease audit service. The lease auditing industry is still in its infancy and has remained unregulated. As a result, tenants and landlords seeking lease auditing services have engaged unqualified auditors.

Certification Process

Step 01

Submit Application

Your application can be submitted as a request through the Contact Us page. The application must include: name, contact details, resume (including college degrees), professional certifications, and LinkedIn profile.

Step 02

Provide References Upon Request

Individuals whose submitted application meet the necessary requirements may be invited to submit references. Your references must be able to verify a minimum of 3 years full time, or 5 years part-time lease auditing experience.

Step 03

Testing and Interview

While a test may not be necessary, all applicants for the Certified Lease Auditor designation must complete and pass a test, and/or be interviewed.

Step 04

Payment and Certification

Upon notification of successfully completing the certification process, the applicant may then submit their first annual certification fee and receive their Certified Lease Auditor designation. Unsuccessful applicants may re-apply in the future.