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| Condo Property Management | 8/29/2008 | Susan Sanders |
Q: I live in a condo in Toronto, recently my unit has been experiencing some soap bubble backup in the ...
A: I would check with a plumber to see if their solution is "normal". But I can tell you that I got an ...
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| Landlord Threat | 8/29/2008 | Travis Oler |
Q: My landlord recently distributed a memo to all residents stating there have been complaints about ...
A: You will need to examine your lease to determine whether the landlord can change your unit to "no ...
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| HOA late fees | 8/28/2008 | Susan Sanders |
Q: My HOA just sent me a letter stating that i owe 60$ in late fees. I have paid all my dues and am ...
A: They can be trying to collect a late fee that accrued prior to your last payment. Sometimes Boards ...
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| Property Manager Issues | 8/28/2008 | John Souerbry |
Q: I had been with a property management firm for 6 years. When we decided to terminate our business ...
A: One of the handiest tools a property owner can carry when on their property is a video camera or a ...
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| Broken lease | 8/27/2008 | Travis Oler |
Q: I signed a year lease for a duplex in Mansfield, Texas, then couldn't take the duplex. They have my ...
A: The best method to obtain a definitive answer would probably be to contact the current tenant. If ...
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| Property Management softwares | 8/26/2008 | John Souerbry |
Q: My name is Natalie and I would like to know how many softwares are there? I know Yardi and WIZ, and ...
A: There are tons of property management software programs out there. Before you can choose the right ...
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| residential property management | 8/24/2008 | Doug Chasick, The CallSource Apartment Doctor |
Q: Doug: I saw that you are from Long Island and I am from the Albany/ Troy area. I have been managing ...
A: I'm sorry and I have no experience or knowledge regarding smaller multifamily properties; these are ...
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| Issue with property mgmt company | 8/24/2008 | Travis Oler |
Q: I own a rental property in Philadelphia. I am constantly chasing after my propery management ...
A: If I understand your question correctly, the management company has collected rent but not sent you ...
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| Terminating lease and landlord is not being upfront | 8/23/2008 | Travis Oler |
Q: My fiance and I began to rent an apartment in Minneapolis, MN on May 1, 2008. At the end of June he ...
A: I could be wrong, but you appear to have a problem with a landlord seeking to get around the "undue ...
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| Prop Mngt Co Hires husband for large paint job | 8/22/2008 | John Souerbry |
Q: Some tenants and owners (CA San Diego) have complained to the baord and Prop Mngt Co about the ...
A: The board should be giving the management company specific guidelines for hiring service providers ...
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| private vs state condo association | 8/22/2008 | Susan Sanders |
Q: How much more money will the state charge if they possessed the condo association in miami dade ...
A: Each association will be treated differently based on that association's by-laws. I would assume ...
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| am I being gouged on move out? | 8/21/2008 | Travis Oler |
Q: I recently moved out of an apartment that I had been living in for a little over 4 years. When we ...
A: You do appear to have been given some unfair charges. As a general rule of thumb, you can be ...
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| taking someone else's deposit? | 8/21/2008 | Travis Oler |
Q: My mother and I rented apartments in the same building (4-plex). We had separate apartments, not ...
A: Unless your mother co-signed your lease, then the landlord is very likely to be doing something ...
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| Property Management Agency | 8/21/2008 | John Souerbry |
Q: Is there a law regulating how much rent can be charged to an on-site resident manager by the ...
A: I don't know of any laws that cap rents, unless the property you refer to is located in a rent ...
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| Security deposit | 8/20/2008 | Travis Oler |
Q: I rented a property in CA from a property manager. I paid my security deposit and my rent payments ...
A: The property manager is acting as the agent of the owner, so the owner does owe you. It is poor ...
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| Recourse Against Non-Responsive Property Management | 8/19/2008 | John Souerbry |
Q: I was wondering what other avenues I can explore with regard to my property management company not ...
A: Mark, Unfortunately, I'm getting questions like yours often. I believe that most management ...
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| Do HOA CC&Rs always override individual lease agreements? | 8/19/2008 | Susan Sanders |
Q: We have rented a condo in a 20 unit building for over a year and are now on a month to month lease. ...
A: Leases control what happens inside the apartment and protect the owner and his property. At the ...
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| Deceased Property Owner - no will | 8/18/2008 | Doug Chasick, The CallSource Apartment Doctor |
Q: A property owner has passed away and I am the property manager. She left no will and lived in a ...
A: Wow - I'm sorry to hear this and I have never encountered a situation like this. I would first speak ...
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| Security Deposit | 8/17/2008 | Travis Oler |
Q: My parents rented this single home for 3.5 years. When we moved out, we had the landlord came by and ...
A: The landlord can charge for replacement of items damaged beyond "normal wear and tear". It would be ...
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| Post Office Boxes on Site Of Apartments | 8/15/2008 | John Souerbry |
Q: Cape House Apt. Complex Building 4 which has @ 30 apartments. The mail receipt boxes are damaged. ...
A: You will need to hire a lawyer to explore your legal rights. From a practical point of view, if the ...
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| management cost | 8/15/2008 | Travis Oler |
Q: what other cost for management company are there other than repairs and cost for service. such as ...
A: Such a short question, but such a loooong answer! Residential property management services and ...
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| Property Manager's Responsibility | 8/14/2008 | Travis Oler |
Q: We rented a house in California this summer so that my son, a college student, and roommates would ...
A: Many, many tenants across the nation are having their leases cancelled in this manner. California ...
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| condo fire safty rules and regs. | 8/14/2008 | Doug Chasick, The CallSource Apartment Doctor |
Q: i am looking for fire safety rules for condos. do such rules exist i need to know is it is ...
A: Sorry and I don't manage condos. Here are some sites that you might find helpful: ...
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| rental lease termination | 8/14/2008 | Travis Oler |
Q: 2008 into a two story house, and i put my mom on my lease but my mom is in a convalescent hospital. ...
A: You didn't list your state of residence, but it is unlikely that state law will allow you to break ...
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| Licensing in Florida | 8/13/2008 | Doug Chasick, The CallSource Apartment Doctor |
Q: What licenses are required to manage apartment communities in Florida from leasing agent to multi ...
A: You should check with the Florida Real Estate Commission for rental apartments - ...
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| Forms and Contracts | 8/13/2008 | John Souerbry |
Q: John, I starting a residential property management division of our real estate brokerage firm. ...
A: Your forms package will depend upon where you live and the type of property you are going to manage. ...
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| Financial reporting | 8/13/2008 | Doug Chasick, The CallSource Apartment Doctor |
Q: Doug, I'm starting a property management division in our real estate brokerage firm. What are the ...
A: Scott: Typically you would send an income & expense statement each month, with a general ledger, ...
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| Broker's Take | 8/13/2008 | Stefani Nachatilo |
Q: I know that the commission for a broker in relation to when an agent sells property is fixed, but I ...
A: With a good team and a system, I do not see why there would be a limit. We have three people in the ...
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| property manager | 8/12/2008 | John Souerbry |
Q: i have a prop in Colorado,the agreement with rental agent renews every nov. automatically. how do i ...
A: Check your rental agent contract, there should be a termination clause that says either party may ...
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| rental house questions | 8/12/2008 | Stefani Nachatilo |
Q: Four of my friends and I are planning to move to New York City in the near future. Two weeks ago, ...
A: it's not possible unless you get an entirely new loan. Sometimes there are provisions from the ...
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| interested in starting a property management firm | 8/12/2008 | John Souerbry |
Q: Mr. Souerbry, My name is Seth Infante and I currently have a degree in biochemistry as well as a ...
A: Seth, I consulted with my partner in the Sarasota area and it appears requirements are based upon ...
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| interested in starting a property management firm | 8/12/2008 | Travis Oler |
Q: Mr. Oler, My name is Seth Infante and I currently have a degree in biochemistry as well as a ...
A: In almost all states except Idaho and North Dakota the property management company would need to ...
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| interested in starting a property management firm | 8/12/2008 | John Souerbry |
Q: Mr. Souerbry, My name is Seth Infante and I currently have a degree in biochemistry as well as a ...
A: Since I don't know what state you are in, I can't advise you on the requirements of opening a ...
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| 1099 and other tax forms | 8/11/2008 | Travis Oler |
Q: I've been chosen to start a property management division of our real estate brokerage firm. What ...
A: What did you do wrong to receive this assignment? Jokes aside, you will need to send a 1099 form, ...
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| Rent Free Offer | 8/11/2008 | Gary C. Dunn |
Q: My husband is a personal trainer in a luxury gym. One of his clients offered to let our family stay ...
A: What sorts of questions do we need answered and what sort of legal documents do we need signed to ...
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| license to manage 2 properties | 8/11/2008 | Doug Chasick, The CallSource Apartment Doctor |
Q: I own a unit in a condo building in Virginia that I manage myself. Another owner in the building is ...
A: In most states, you must have a real estate broker's license to manage property for someone else. If ...
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| joint ownership | 8/9/2008 | John Souerbry |
Q: divorced for 9 years...divorce did not contain any property settlement...property in both ...
A: Larry, I would expect that if she wants to she can force a settlement by taking you to court. You ...
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| lease buy out and security deposit refunds | 8/9/2008 | Travis Oler |
Q: We excepted a lease buy-out of a rental because the owner felt an empty property would sell sooner. ...
A: I recommend two sources of information: http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/index.shtml ...
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| Sue management company | 8/6/2008 | Susan Sanders |
Q: Can I sue a management company for leaving me homeless b/c the apartment is not ready like they said ...
A: I would ask an attorney this question but if you didn't have a signed lease, they'll probably use ...
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| Sue management company | 8/6/2008 | John Souerbry |
Q: Can I sue a management company for leaving me homeless b/c the apartment is not ready like they said ...
A: Gabriel - Your question is best put to an attorney, but I've seen this happen a few times and will ...
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