| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Manager to Apt Unit Ratio | 7/8/2008 |
Q: When is it required by law (in California) to have an actual ON SITE manager? Does it go by number ...
A: You'd think, at the outset, that this is a pretty simple question, but, in fact, I could not find a ...
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| Liens | 7/7/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me what the process is to perfect a lien for property owner's association fees once it ...
A: Although I am not an attorney, the act of "perfecting" a security interest, such as collection of ...
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| PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICE | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I HAVE 2004 BUILT SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE IN RHODE ISLAND. I RENTED TO FOUR STUDENTS INCLUDING MY ...
A: There are several places where you can find a trained, knowledgeable property manager for your home. ...
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| Too Many Townhouse Rentals | 7/5/2008 |
Q: 2 years ago I bought a townhouse in a lovely area. I was very happy until I see how many of the ...
A: Although you say that the maintenance fees are already too high, given the problems you're ...
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| Homeowner Association Non payment | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I am managing a townhouse complex. One of the homeowner sold his home and he hasn't pay for 3 ...
A: The first thing to do is to send to the title company a "demand" requesting payment for the ...
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| End of Lease Termination/Non-Renewal | 6/30/2008 |
Q: Gracie, I have a tenant who has reached the end of her original 2 year buy back lease as of June 1. ...
A: I'm sorry to hear that a once promising tenancy has turned out so poorly. It's obvious that the ...
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| Lease | 6/27/2008 |
Q: We relocated to a apartment in a different state. Since we have moved in, things have changed ...
A: Unfortunately, the problems you are citing are not easily rectified by any property manager, because ...
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| Property lein | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I recently put my condo up for sale and discovered there was a lein from an old credit card my wife ...
A: Unfortunately, I am not an attorney familiar with the credit laws in your state, so I cannot really ...
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| Management Company Responsibility | 6/25/2008 |
Q: One of the tenants in our condo unit filed for bankruptcy and included the HOA special assessment ...
A: Unfortunately, I am not an attorney, and the questions you ask really should be posed directly to an ...
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| condo bylaws | 6/25/2008 |
Q: my brother has been living in my condo for 2 years now. my bylaws state that no one can rent for ...
A: I find it curious that the Board and Association have suddenly taken an interest in your brother ...
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| neighbor's bamboo invasion. | 6/25/2008 |
Q: My neighbor, who is renting his house, has a yard adjacent to mine . There is a metal screened fence ...
A: Actually, I think I DO have a simple answer for you and it will involve contacting your county's ...
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| Too Many Townhouse Rentals | 6/24/2008 |
Q: 2 years ago I bought a townhouse in a lovely area. I was very happy until I see how many of the ...
A: Rental homes within a common interest development or homeowners association is always a controversy. ...
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| Foreclosure Rental Property | 6/22/2008 |
Q: We have rented our home for the past 18 months. We have never been late on our rent. We have been ...
A: Although I am not an attorney and my opinion should not be construed as legal advice, I hope I can ...
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| HOA charges for mailing | 6/20/2008 |
Q: Can a HOA charge an owner for the cost of certified mail, to deliver a non compliance notice?
A: Unfortunately, the answer to your question is "yes", the Association may charge you for this cost, ...
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| Sodiers and Sailors Act | 6/19/2008 |
Q: Regarding the Soldiers & Sailors Act, is it mandatory for a landlord to receive a 30 day notice in ...
A: You are correct. The serviceman is allowed to break the lease provided he/she follows the rules ...
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| Sodiers and Sailors Act of 2003 | 6/19/2008 |
Q: Regarding the Soldiers & Sailors Act, is it mandatory for a landlord to receive a 30 day notice in ...
A: The Soldiers and Sailors Act of 1940 was completely rewritten and renamed the Servicemans Civil ...
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| HOA and Harrassing Neighbors | 6/17/2008 |
Q: My family (husband and 3 kids) live in high-density housing which we have rented for more than 2 ...
A: To resolve this problem, it sounds as if you and your family need an opportunity to "confront your ...
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| Neighbors in Rental House next door | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I own a house (single family residence) in San Francisco. There is no association. I've lived in ...
A: The City and County of San Francisco has some of the strictest rules in Northern California ...
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| rental property | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I am very sorry to bother you about this, but if you have time I sure would appreciate your help. I ...
A: Again, I am not an attorney, and if you wish to fight this, you will need the advice of a good ...
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| Leasing Agents | 6/12/2008 |
Q: Do Leasing Agents and Assistants need to have a CA Real Estate License to work in San Francisco?
A: First, ALL agents who lease commercial or residential property belonging to others for profit ...
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| rental property | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I am very sorry to bother you about this, but if you have time I sure would appreciate your help. I ...
A: Depending on the provisions and terms of your rental agreement, the new landlord may give you 30 ...
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| Fair Debts Collection Practices Act & Property Managers | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I am a board member of my AOAO. Currently we have two delinquent accounts. One is a receivable ...
A: Although I'm not an attorney, I think that the reason the managing agents are reluctant to contact ...
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| OCCUPANCY OF INHERITED HOUSE | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I SHARE AN INHERITED HOUSE WITH MY BROTHER (EXECUTOR) AND TWO SISTERS; I WANT TO LIVE THERE UNTIL IT ...
A: Although I am not an attorney nor privy to the terms of the will granting you and your siblings ...
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| residential property management | 6/8/2008 |
Q: Does Ohio require a license to manage residential properties?
A: Unfortunately, almost every state in the United States requires anyone who wishes to manage property ...
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| COA repair done when they agree to pay for it, but bill me 4 months afterwards | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I own a condo in Northern California and I am in dispute with my COA management. There was a sewage ...
A: Determining who is responsible for damages and/or the insurance deductible can be one of the hardest ...
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| Home owner association orgination fee | 5/31/2008 |
Q: What is the difference between a home owner's origination fee and a transfer fee? How can you have ...
A: I've never used the word "origination fee" outside of the loan arena, so this question is quite ...
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| HOA liability | 5/28/2008 |
Q: Our subdivision is in Franklin county MO. We are an HOA with three trustees. It is a rural setting ...
A: Without reading your governing documents, I will do the best I can in guiding you on this matter. ...
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| flood insurance condo | 5/26/2008 |
Q: Please I am so desperate for SOMEBODY TO HELP US..We had a condo in MS. they we had purchased one ...
A: Your situation demonstrates how difficult it can be for owners in a condominium to recover in the ...
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| flood insurance condo | 5/23/2008 |
Q: Please I am so desperate for SOMEBODY TO HELP US..We had a condo in MS. they we had purchased one ...
A: It's often difficult to determine what type of insurance and how much to carry for each property. ...
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| Condominium Questionnaire | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I'm a unit owner and on the Board of Directors for 200+ Condo HOA. An owner was looking to ...
A: and good work for detecting the problems in the form before it jeopardized the owner's mortgage. ...
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| HOA Non payment assessments | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I am on the board, treasurer, of our Condo HOA in Atlanta, GA. We have a management company who is ...
A: As you probably now know, collecting delinquent assessments from any owner becomes almost ...
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| Property manager | 5/16/2008 |
Q: Basically we have live in our current townhouse three years. We began renting through a property ...
A: Actually, the property manager is the agent of the landlord--not the agent of the renter. As such, ...
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| Condo developer's rights to an office | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Situated in Michigan, I am questioning the rights and privileges afforded the condominium developer ...
A: In fact, this was so unusual that it sent me looking at the many bylaws and CC&Rs that I have on ...
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| Biggest sfh property managers in CA | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Who are the biggest single family home property managers in California? Are there any companies that ...
A: When you use the words "own and manage" over 1000 single family homes, then you're speaking mostly ...
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| Yearly lease change to month-to-month rent | 5/14/2008 |
Q: Grace, We rent out our house in So. Orange County, California. Our lease will expire within a month ...
A: Having a home in a good school district is one of the prime considerations for potential tenants, so ...
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| Property Management | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I have two home in San Antonio, Texas and a property manager (PM) who is unresponsive to me and the ...
A: Unfortunately, the best protection you may have against a similar incident is to complete a lot of ...
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| Possible Harassment | 5/9/2008 |
Q: Good morning, I have been living in an apartment building for 4months. Since my residency my mother ...
A: You've got several issues here, so let's start with the first and most important as it has triggered ...
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| architectural guidelines & homeowner | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I live in a P.U.D. in Southern California in which the board of directors for the HOA is the ...
A: There are several important legal cases that affect architectural controls in California and a ...
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| Vacation Rentals | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I understand that in California a Real Estate or Broker License is not needed if the property owner ...
A: Based on the limited information that I have on this matter, I understand that California does not ...
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| Finding Replacement Tenant | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I recently gave notice to terminate a 1yr. lease for a rental house in California after only one ...
A: Marina, hello again, and thanks for your question. Since your issue may hinge on the enforceability ...
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| Lease contract legal? | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I am a renter terminating a lease agreement with a real estate agent running his own property ...
A: In California, a person without a valid license may act as the property manager for properties they ...
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| foreclosure on rental | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I am a renter. The home has been foreclosed on and I just paid May rent. The realty company told ...
A: Unfortunately, in this particular instance, the ownership of the home is now in question, and if you ...
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| Replacing Central Air/heat | 5/3/2008 |
Q: My question is that I recently rented a home and 3 months into lease the central air/heat went out. ...
A: Unfortunately, since the tenants rented your home with the anticipation of having central air ...
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| Taxes on being exempt of condo fees | 5/3/2008 |
Q: we are a self managed condo association with five Trustee who manage the property. Current we are ...
A: Not only is the "waiving" of assessments considered income in the eyes of the local and federal ...
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| Tenant stays beyond lease contract | 4/30/2008 |
Q: In Texas, a tenant stays beyond lease contract. A Non-renewal notice was given to tenant. How do I ...
A: Provided the tenant was given proper notice according to the laws of your state, you should be able ...
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| Property Management Unfairly Charging | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I live in a subdivision where the home-owners association has outsourced/contracted out the ...
A: It is not unusual for a homeowners association to assign the task of property inspection and ...
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| Our poerty change from condominium to Lease "rental poperty" | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I live in orlando florida and about 1 year ago i got this new condominium, but about 6 months ago ...
A: The real estate problems in Florida have been well publicized even here out here in California, so I ...
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| non payment of assessment fees | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I live in a rural deed restricted subdivision in Texas. Our restrictions reserve the right to put a ...
A: Unless you or members of the Association have experience working with general lien forms, recording ...
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| complaint against my property manager | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I live in Mass. Own 2 condos in Las Vegas.They were both being rented.Contracts have just recently ...
A: As there are so many issues that you have concerning the management of your property and the ...
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| course in property management | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I am a realtor in Murrieta, ca. I am interested in taking a course in Property Management. Is there ...
A: Unfortunately, while learning the "basics" of property management can be completed through courses ...
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| Amendment to declaration of condominium | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I own a condo in NH an the board of directors is asking unit owners to vote to make a change to ...
A: First, as to your question about whether the Board can legally "do" this (make changes to limit ...
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| Rural HOA | 4/10/2008 |
Q: We have moved to a rural area on a private road 2 yrs ago. The HOA's only common purpose is the ...
A: and I thank you for your patience while I contemplated this problem and also talked with other ...
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| residential homeowners associations | 4/10/2008 |
Q: We were the first on approx 20 acres. Now all the lots are full. We have 5 acres. The last one is ...
A: I understand how difficult it can be to live next to neighbors who daily provide you with incentives ...
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| HOA Property Management, 25 homes | 4/7/2008 |
Q: tenant placement and management of single family residence. I have recently been given the ...
A: Depending on where you live, the price you are quoting is about correct for monthly management fees. ...
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| Licenses | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I think your responses are wonderful. Thank you for being there to assist us. I live in a co-op ...
A: I know that you are already discussing this matter with fellow All Expert Susan Saunders, so I hope ...
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| Rent Check Question | 4/1/2008 |
Q: We are renting a house in California. Our lease was drawn up between ourselves and the owner. The ...
A: A. and thanks for your question!! Although you may not prefer it, the owner of the home has chosen ...
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| Property Management | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I'm looking to Start a Property Management business. I currently manage 15 units for investor ...
A: Before you start your property management business, please make certain that you have the proper ...
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| governance of property managers | 4/1/2008 |
Q: Is there any governing body that I can complain to about a property management group that manages ...
A: After perusing the Ohio State Division of Real Estate and Licensing website at www.com.ohio.gov/real ...
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| condo maintenance | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I am currently living in a condo that I now paid more than what it is worth. I am very upset that ...
A: Condo maintenance fees and home prices are mutually exclusive, so one can go up while the other goes ...
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| What can property manager disclose about tenants? | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have hired a property manager to rent out my home. This property manager is also a broker. The ...
A: Since you are asking questions about your current renters (rather than prospective tenants), your ...
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| Business license | 3/31/2008 |
Q: Do I need to be a licensed real estate agent if I am not getting any kind of fee for managing 2 ...
A: So long as you are not being paid to manage the properties, you do not need a property management ...
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| Residental Property Management | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I have a single family home in Fremont,Cal and am looking for a mangement company. How can I find ...
A: It's always nice to hear from someone in my "neck of the woods", the Bay Area. There are several ...
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| Property Management Consulting | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I've been thinking about starting my own property management consulting and wanted to know if I need ...
A: Technically, I suppose, if you're not managing the property--just giving advice to a homeowner, you ...
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| FOA fines | 3/27/2008 |
Q: Due to the postal service's mixing up, we did not get the bill from our home owner's association ...
A: Depending upon where you live, there may be statutes in place that give the Association the ability ...
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| property managment | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I own two rental properties in Southern California, and intend on purchasing two more this year. Am ...
A: Unfortunately, while you are managing your own properties, as the owner, you typically will not pay ...
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| Landlord did not impose claim on deposit | 3/25/2008 |
Q: Our landlord did not impose a claim on our deposit but we haven't gotten our deposit back. He is ...
A: Provided there were no changes to the rental agreement that extended the time within which the ...
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| Property Management License | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Do people wishing to get into property management for small apartment complex/duplex owners or home ...
A: Good Day, Michelle, and thanks for your question. Anyone who wishes to be paid for property ...
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| deductions | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I want to avoid paying taxes on rental property income. Typically, a property management company ...
A: In answer to your first question...no, your time expended in managing your own property is not a ...
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| Reserve Studies | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Our condo association commissioned and paid for a reserve study that was completed in 2007. Does ...
A: Typically, a condominium Board should pass a resolution to formally accept the reserve study. While ...
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| Forclosure | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I stopped paying my house as of July 2007, I live in Chicago, will they send me a date to move out? ...
A: Each state has slightly different time periods wherein the mortgage company can foreclose on a ...
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| condo board and association | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I live in a condo in Chicago, and the BOD has been and is seriously disfunctional. There has been ...
A: First, although the declaration and bylaws are older, there is usually wording contained within ...
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| property management | 3/20/2008 |
Q: What are the kinds of licenses do you need to put up a property management business?
A: In most states, you must be a licensed real estate broker or a sales person working under the ...
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| Property Management Nightmare! | 3/19/2008 |
Q: Morioka, We have a major problem with our PM company. Dream tenants on a year lease we've had for 4 ...
A: All of the experts here at All Experts are volunteers, and I'm surrounded in this category with ...
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| property manager license | 3/19/2008 |
Q: Does a person need a property manager license to show the property,(if they dont own the property) ...
A: In general, in California, you must be a licensed real estate broker (or salesperson working under ...
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| Real Property Management | 3/17/2008 |
Q: Can a Property Owner request that the Property Management Firm screen applicants based on a the ...
A: In most states, anti-discrimination laws prevent property owners and managers from requesting ...
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| Property Management Nightmare! | 3/16/2008 |
Q: Morioka, We have a major problem with our PM company. Dream tenants on a year lease we've had for 4 ...
A: First, according to the terms of your property management agreement, you need only give your current ...
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| Valid sublease or not? | 3/15/2008 |
Q: Grace - On Jan. 27, I signed a sublease to lease the bottom floor of a house from a woman (main ...
A: Please note, I am not an attorney, so the following should not be construed as legal advice. ...
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| Property Management Question | 3/14/2008 |
Q: Do we have to provide an explanation for dissolving our relationship with the property manager? ...
A: In response to your questions, 1) Do you need to provide an explanation for dissolving your ...
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| No notification of painters | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I live in an apartment in California. Recently I woke up to 7 men in my 3rd story windows. Ends ...
A: I've reviewed and talked with several other property management colleagues, and--while there is ...
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| Exclusive sales agency clause | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I'm about to terminate my agreement with a property management company who have been managing a ...
A: Based on the information you've provided, it certainly does appear that the property manager/real ...
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| Rental home in NV | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I am thinking about renting a home with my fiance, and he believes that the particular property we ...
A: Unfortunately, as a Realtor representing rental property, we only know as much about the property as ...
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| Email correspondences constitute as extension in lease? | 3/8/2008 |
Q: The one-year lease with my tenant expired awhile ago. Upon expiration, no new lease was signed, but ...
A: Joanne, and thanks for your questions. Depending on the provisions in the original rental contract ...
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| Authorized Agent on Lease? | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I am the authorized agent for a friend who is a homeowner in California. This is my first time in ...
A: Robert, for your question. Unfortunately, unless you are first a licensed real estate broker in the ...
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| Can CC&Rs dictate what you do IN your garage? | 3/7/2008 |
Q: We live in a 12 unit condo complex. All units have enclosed 2-car garages. It's a wonderful place ...
A: Depending on who OWNS the building--the owner or the homeowners association--you may or may not have ...
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| Ending contract with Property Management | 3/6/2008 |
Q: On Jan 29, 2008 I gave my property management company the 30 day notice required to terminate ...
A: Sheri, for your question. Since your 30 day termination period ended on February 29, 2008, I do not ...
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| Residential Prop Management | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I am a project manager in New Jersey and was considering starting a new division in my company doing ...
A: Patrick, and thanks for the clarification. Each State varies its interpretation regarding what ...
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| Residential Prop Management | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I am a project manager in New Jersey and was considering starting a new division in my company doing ...
A: As condominium manager, you will find that your large-scale property management experience will ...
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| Property Management Incence Needed? | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I own a condo and have been offered the part time property manager position for my condominium ...
A: According to Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Growth, at www.michigan.gov/dleg, the ...
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| Property Management | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I am a new investor trying to put my power team together. I was interested in starting up a Property ...
A: Before you choose your power team of property managers, you will need to obtain a broker's license ...
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| Define "active property manager" | 3/5/2008 |
Q: would tell me the difference between "active property manager" and "property manager"? I have seen ...
A: According to my fellow All Experts colleague, Mike Fortunato, an "active property manager" is ...
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| new property management | 3/4/2008 |
Q: My property manager has retired but she refuses to pass along the contract to me or the new property ...
A: As with all real estate issues, your Realtor or property manager is your authorized agent. An agent ...
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| fee simple townhomes | 3/3/2008 |
Q: what is the legal definition of the term "fee simple" as it relates to townhome ownership.
A: "Fee Simple" or "fee simple absolute" is the higest degree of ownership possible for real estate, ...
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| Property management by subletting | 3/3/2008 |
Q: My mother how is in ill health has asked me to manage five rentals. They had gotten into a state of ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your mother's poor health, but commend you for taking on the task of ...
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| 1099 for work performed by association members in exchange for dues | 3/3/2008 |
Q: We are a small community of 60 homes in the Santa Cruz mountains. Our annual dues for "roads and ...
A: This is actually a two-part question, so let's take the easier part first... Anytime the ...
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| lein | 3/3/2008 |
Q: how do i find out if there are any leins on my home
A: The easiest way to determine if there are any outstanding liens on your home is to check with the ...
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| The contract between the condo association and the property manager | 3/2/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me where I can find a model or sample contract between a condo association and its ...
A: Unfortunately, there are not any "template" management agreements available for review on any ...
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| Who's on the lease? | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I'm in California. When my property manager finds a tenant for my single family home, should I sign ...
A: Your property manager is your agent, which means, he or she acts on your behalf and in your stead. ...
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| Question on increasing the rent. | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I have a question about increasing the rent. I have been paying $2370 and my landlore wants to ...
A: Unfortunately, unless the home is located in a rent controlled neighborhood or district, landlords ...
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| RE: Bad treasurer | 2/28/2008 |
Q: To make it short: we are a condo assoc in Chicago;our hot water tank broke; my husband and I went to ...
A: Elly. I appreciate your follow-up, but I don't believe you read my posting correctly. In my ...
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| Right to Lease Agreement | 2/27/2008 |
Q: Not a property management question per se, but I thought you might be able to help. I signed an ...
A: Unfortunately, in an Exclusive Right to Lease Agreement, you are agreeing to pay the rental agent a ...
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| Breaking our lease | 2/26/2008 |
Q: My roommate recently found mold in her closet, and when a mold specialist and the building manager ...
A: Mold is such a tricky issue. We've heard so many negative reports about "toxic mold" in the news, ...
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| RE: Bad treasurer | 2/25/2008 |
Q: To make it short: we are a condo assoc in Chicago;our hot water tank broke; my husband and I went to ...
A: First, aside from the treasurer situation, I need to ask you whether the hot water heater is part of ...
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| Property Management Company going bankrupt/Unable to pay dues to owners | 2/25/2008 |
Q: Out of state investment properties in TX ABC Property Management company was managing my property. ...
A: Unfortunately, I am not an attorney, and while you've given me plenty of facts, what you are asking ...
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| Right to rent Condominium | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I wanted to know if it conform with the CCR in general to rent an room form a condominium if it ...
A: Unless the CC&Rs for the Association specifically prohibit owners from individually renting "rooms" ...
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| Property Management Fees | 2/24/2008 |
Q: We are a condominium association in Miami Florida managed by a property management company. How much ...
A: Nadia, and thanks for your question. For specific codes and statutes that address the amount of ...
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| pet agreement | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I would like to know how much landlords charge for pet fee each month usually, and how much is the ...
A: Normally, when a landlord agrees to allow a renter to have a pet on the premises, the only thing ...
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| 1099 | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I have a condo that I hired a property management company to lease and maintain, starting in early ...
A: Normally, the property manager will provide you with monthly financial statements containing the ...
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| Road maintenance by HOA (developer) | 2/14/2008 |
Q: Grace, I live in a neighborhood in a country setting on a gravel road. Our neighborhood covenants ...
A: I suspect that the $300 per home annual fee for road maintenance is not just "periodic" maintenance ...
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| I Need help | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I’m Sonia, am so sad to tell u that last four years me and my husband and our 5 years old son were ...
A: Unfortunately, based on the limited information that you've provided, I cannot advise you regarding ...
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| hard to find a tenant | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I live in Georgia (I understand you have the experiences in MO and KS, but I just would like your ...
A: I think you may have me confused with my All Experts colleague, Ben Edsell, who is familiar with MO ...
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| rented a cabin in Big Bear - horrible experience and need help | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I took my 4 grown kids, my son and dtr-in-law and granddtr to Big bear last weekend, rented a cabin ...
A: and I'm so sorry to hear about your vacation problems. You're not alone, as I've encountered ...
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| Unruly tenant | 2/11/2008 |
Q: Ms. Morioka - you were very helpful to me with my last question. Let's see what we can do with this ...
A: Unfortunately, as I've mentioned in the past, inconsistent application of the rules and penalties ...
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| HOA & Rental Property mgmt | 2/9/2008 |
Q: Grace, We are a mature HOA in So. TX. We want to provide on-site rental mgmt for some owners. Two ...
A: Unfortunately, the actions that you are suggesting are usually prohibited by the governing documents ...
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| normal wear and tear or negligence? | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I own a duplex. My husband and I live downstairs and rent the upstairs. We refinished the bathroom ...
A: Based on the information that you provided above, the damage within the bathroom certainly does seem ...
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| Management | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I'm in Texas and my girlfriend is in California and moving here end of the month. She just ...
A: So long as you are not being paid for your services, you do NOT need a license to help your ...
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| property management | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I don't know if you can answer my questions or not. I live in Missouri. I have searched the ...
A: It took me only a few minutes on the internet to confirm my suspicions that the activities that you ...
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| property management or hoa | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I have been having some issues with my hoa or management, 3 months ago i received a letter of ...
A: First, the property manager or association manager is just the "agent" of the Association. This ...
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| Problem with our Manager | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me with this! My Fiancee, Son and I live in a two bedroom apartment on the ...
A: This woman is obviously not a professional manager, but a resident manager hired to take care of the ...
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| Unruly Owner | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I hope you are able to help. Our HOA has run upon a problem that no one seems able to solve. We ...
A: One the inherent problems to living in a homeowners association is that there are many rules and ...
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| Are real estate realtors equal to property managers? | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I need a property management to manage my rental house. However, I just wonder if real estate ...
A: In most states, a property manager must be a licensed Realtor or Broker in order to provide property ...
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| Selecting an Auditor | 2/3/2008 |
Q: We've been using an auditor for many years in our small community of 69 single-family homes. This ...
A: Depending upon the wording within your governing documents, the Association may be required to ...
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| evicting a month to month tenant | 2/1/2008 |
Q: In my home i have a person living in one room downstairs who is on a verbal month to month lease. i ...
A: Without a formal rental agreement, you are in a very weak position to impose a "firm" eviction date ...
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| Deposit question | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I have just recently seen an apartment that I filled out an application for. I was approved. They ...
A: Requesting a deposit at the time of signing the rental agreement is a very common practice and is ...
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| Apartment Property Management Interview Questions | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I am a Licensed Realtor in GA. I have applied for an Apartment Manager Position. I will have a ...
A: Congratulations on making to the interview. In addition to asking you about your qualifications, ...
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| Repair limits. | 1/31/2008 |
Q: What is the maximum dollar amount that a property manager can authorized for repairs to an ...
A: Unfortunately, there is no "de-facto" maximum dollar amount that the property manager can authorize ...
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| negligent liability | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I had a problem similar to Robin's regarding a gated parking garage and a common problem with car ...
A: While garage gates provide a deterrent to entry by unauthorized individuals, it is not--and should ...
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| Renting Residential Home | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I'm planning on renting my residential home and have already had a few interested parties. I was ...
A: The questions that you ask should be posed to a qualified real estate attorney and a certified ...
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| renting others condos on the beach | 1/29/2008 |
Q: Grace, We live in Georgia and have 5 condos on the beach in Panama City Beach, FL. We have several ...
A: Unfortunately, no travel agents are as well regulated as are real estate agents and make their money ...
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| 55+ community | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I am the new treasurer for our HOA which has been in existence for 25 years. However, we have come ...
A: Normally, the bylaws of the Association are intended to provide the governing body--the Board of ...
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| rental | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I live in tennessee and I have a small office building 5000 sq ft, one level.....half offices and ...
A: Unfortunately, as with most real estate professionals, my specific knowledge of costs and rents is ...
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| Management | 1/26/2008 |
Q: Can a homeowners association of 150 units and $250,000 revenue have a part0time CAM, and if so, does ...
A: In answer to your questions, yes, a homeowners association of any size can hire a part-time ...
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| Lease question | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I am a apartment tenant. It has been at least a year and half since I have been asked to sign a new ...
A: Almost all leases expire within one year, and since you've not been asked to sign a new lease, you ...
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| Residential PM - $800 to clean destroyed carpet? | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I have a rental home in AZ that is management by a PM. The tenant up and moved out in Dec., no ...
A: In this case, it sounds as though you need to speak honestly and frankly with your property manager ...
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| renting others condos on the beach | 1/23/2008 |
Q: Grace, We live in Georgia and have 5 condos on the beach in Panama City Beach, FL. We have several ...
A: Unfortunately, unless you are a licensed real estate broker, you will be unable to rent property ...
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| Termites/Rent Deduction | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I am a tenant that has been for about 4mths on a one year lease. About a month after I moved in, I ...
A: While I can certainly understand how the termites and termite droppings caused concern, the truth is ...
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| Re: Homowner responsiblity for parked car on property | 1/23/2008 |
Q: If my adult son's friend parks his car in my driveway several times a week, could I be liable for ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding--I had the flu. Unfortunately, anytime a piece of personal ...
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| What is the law? | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I was wondering I live apts. with my mom. We just got new management about 5 or 6 months ago. Well ...
A: First, your rental agreement or lease will "control" what you can and cannot do within the apartment ...
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| What do I do with the 1099's | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I've populated my clients 1099's but now what. Do I send them to the client or the IRS? Thanks ...
A: Louis, hello and thanks for your question. I do apologize for not writing sooner, but I caught the ...
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| Property Management | 1/18/2008 |
Q: Reporting Rent paid to owner on 1099's. We have just starting managing properties for people in ...
A: Stacy, hello and thanks for writing. First, 1099s are always completed using the gross rent or ...
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| getting started in residential property management | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I am a licensed realtor and handle leasing / rentals & individual property management for luxury ...
A: Let me direct you to IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management) at www.irem.org. The Institute of ...
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| Co-op | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I own a co-op in Queens, New York, which allows owner and his/her immediate family members to live ...
A: Typically, when a co-op uses the words "immediate family", it is referring to the owner's own ...
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| Cooperative Management and Forensic Audit | 1/17/2008 |
Q: Quick history: Hampshire Gardens Cooperative. 100 units, 9 buildings- Board of Directors= one rep. ...
A: I appreciate your patience while I contemplated this one. To answer your questions, only a ...
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| adding property management to brokerage biz | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I'm in California and I can not find information on the procedures to add a property management firm ...
A: and thanks for your question. Part of the reason, I suspect, that the DRE does not provide this ...
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| Allocation of expenses | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I live in a house that was turned into condos. My condo is 700 square feet while others are as ...
A: Normally, the CC&Rs will specify which operating and reserve costs are to be split based only on ...
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| Starting a Property Management Officew | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I have previously managed over 100 single family homes and am looking to start my own business. I ...
A: Most states require the business owner of a real estate management company to be a licensed broker ...
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| Satellite | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I have recently moved into an individually owned condo managed by company A. Company B runs the ...
A: In this case, the Homeowners Association and manager appear to be in violation of the ...
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| Property Management/Job description | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I live in another state from the property I have a management agreement with. Recently it came to my ...
A: and thanks for your question. The duties of your property manager, as well as your obligations as ...
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| Neighbors harassing tenants | 1/8/2008 |
Q: We have been contacted by our HOA for our rental property in Costa Mesa indicating that our current ...
A: In reading the particulars about your current tenants, I have to wonder, as a property manager ...
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| Property Management violations | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I hired a Woodland management team for my property last June. They assured me they would treat my ...
A: Laura, thanks for your question. This certainly does appear to be a mess, and I am glad you've hired ...
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| Suggestion | 1/6/2008 |
Q: Before I ask my question, allow me to give detail to my aspirations. I am assuming that the housing ...
A: Tom, thanks for your question. I think it's great that you're thinking about the future. And this ...
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| Rent vs. lease | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I currently live in my home, but plan to rent it out in March while I travel for about 8-12 months. ...
A: The answer to your question depends entirely upon how long you plan to be away from the property, ...
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| One versus several Boards | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I live in a development of 536 units. We have 4 associations with 4 boards. One is the "master" ...
A: and thanks for your thought-provoking question. I am frequently asked about this type of ...
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| lease question | 12/20/2007 |
Q: If my tenants are leasing on a month to month basis with no sunset date to end the lease, do I have ...
A: Unless your home is located in a rent-controlled neighborhood or city or if the provisions of the ...
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| charge dispute | 12/18/2007 |
Q: The property management company placed a charge on my account in the amount of $30 dollars. When I ...
A: I know that it is extremely tempting to place the blame on the management company when issues, such ...
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| Rental issues, HELP! | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I received a paper stating that the property I rent is going into foreclosure. This paper had been ...
A: Sally, for your question. Unfortunately, this is a sticky situation that really requires the ...
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| New homeowners association needs help | 12/17/2007 |
Q: Our development has actually existed for 6 years now, but the whole community did not finish being ...
A: There are rules and restrictions contained in the governing documents and the laws of your state ...
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| management law | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I was trying to find out if I need a real estate license in Virginia to be a residential property ...
A: First, most states within the United States will require a residential property manager to be a ...
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| Forclousure on a rental | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I have a six month lease, signed July 15 2007, it is now DEC. 12 2007 I just received legal notice ...
A: Debs, thanks for your question, and I am sorry to hear about this situation. Unfortuately, I'm ...
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| start up property management company | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I am starting a property management company in California under my Father who is a licensed Real ...
A: Unfortunately, unless you, too, are a licensed real estate agent/salesperson, only your father may ...
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| Possible harassment? | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I'm a young college student (20 years old) who moved into a condominium in May. My mother owns the ...
A: Erin, thanks for your question and you certainly have my sympathies. Let me start first by saying ...
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| Homeowner association and IRS | 12/7/2007 |
Q: Our homeowners association has a board that hired a management company. Come to find out our taxes ...
A: There are several issues that should be addressed regarding this matter. First, who bears the ...
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| Becoming a property manager | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I an interested in becoming a proprety manager do you Tennessee,do you have to have a degree?
A: Tonya, thans for your question. While it does not appear that you need a degree to manage property, ...
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| Homeowners Association | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I would like to start my own property management business focusing on managing Homeownvers ...
A: A surprisingly large number of states do NOT require licenses in order to manage homeowners ...
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| Property Management/Real Estate | 11/30/2007 |
Q: Like most people I have goals that I would like to meet. I am a very head strong individual with a ...
A: Congratulations Ryan on your success in real estate. At this time, your best career opportunities ...
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| roof reserve | 11/29/2007 |
Q: Our home owners association(HOA) is responsible for the roof replacements (due to wear). However ...
A: Most likely, the governing documents requirement for "equal assessments" pertains only to the ...
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| what are average property management fees? | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I have been asked by my company to be their property manager for about 6 homes that one of our ...
A: I also appreciate your letting me know your location as North Carolina has some of the most ...
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| Harrasing neighbor | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I'm the vice president to the HOA in our development. The Board has received several complaints ...
A: and thanks for your question, which required some serious thought for such a difficult issue. While ...
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| roof reserve | 11/27/2007 |
Q: Our home owners association(HOA) is responsible for the roof replacements (due to wear). However ...
A: and thank you for your question. Since some of the owner's insurance paid for the roof repairs, I ...
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| tenant suing for security return | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I am holding 2nd Fl tenant security because they left behind abused, discolored & filthy carpet. ...
A: I am sorry to hear that this has occurred. Unfortunately, I am not an attorney and am unfamiliar ...
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| Neighboor harrassing tenants | 11/8/2007 |
Q: There is a home owners association for the property. My problem is there is a neighbor that ...
A: Unfortunately, I wish I could say such tales are unique, but they are not. Because the members ...
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| Legal services for Property Management | 11/7/2007 |
Q: Do you know of any legal/PM services online or by phone that can answer PM questions for a PM ...
A: Unfortunately, whenever I must avail myself of legal services--which, thankfully, is not often--I ...
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| Property Management Business | 11/7/2007 |
Q: write leases, show property, maintain financial records, and create operating budgets, then you must ...
A: As a licensed real estate agent in California, we are, by law, employees of our broker. This means ...
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| Apartment theft by property mgmt employee in locked apartment | 11/6/2007 |
Q: My sister was recently having issues with the property management's maintenance person that did work ...
A: First, I am sorry to hear that your sister did not have renters insurance because the theft of her ...
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| PM courses | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I am looking for a property management course either on-line or in the Orange County CA area. I own ...
A: Unfortunately, so long as someone pays you to manage their property in California, you will need to ...
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| Condo Treasurer | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I am not a resident at the Condo Association that wants to hire me for Accounts Recievables and ...
A: Sandy, and thanks for the additional information. So long as you are being paid for the work, ...
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| Treasurer- non-resident | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I know I need a CAM License to manage a Condo Association but do I need a license if I am just going ...
A: As the treasurer of the Association, the job tasks you are describing would fall under that which ...
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| 30 day notice to move out | 10/29/2007 |
Q: My fiance has been planning to move out of his townhouse for a few months now. His lease was up at ...
A: Unfortunately, "notice" is usually tendered in written, rather than verbal, form. Unless your ...
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| fee simple townhomes | 10/29/2007 |
Q: As a new owner in Florida of a fee-simple townhome a question regarding roof repair has arisen. The ...
A: As with all things involving a homeowners association or common interest development, one must start ...
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| Grounds for tenant to break her lease | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I have a tenant who is breaking her lease. She is impatient with the resolution of a termite ...
A: Any time a home becomes uninhabitable (no water, no gas, no electricity)--even for a short period of ...
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| Follow-Up Question (Property Mgmt. Info) | 10/24/2007 |
Q: The owner of my apt. building asked me to become his property manager, however I have no experience ...
A: Perhaps the best people to ask would be the insurance agents themselves. As professionals in "risk ...
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| Property Management | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I am interested in starting a property management business but don't know where to begin. I would ...
A: Welcome to property management. There seems to be a lot of interest in this field in the past 30 ...
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| Follow-Up Question (Property Mgmt. Info) | 10/23/2007 |
Q: The owner of my apt. building asked me to become his property manager, however I have no experience ...
A: Scott: Without proper training or insurance provided by the owner, I would limit my activities on ...
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| Problems with other condo owner | 10/23/2007 |
Q: Grace. I bought and moved into my first condo about a year ago in Massachusetts. It's a three-unit ...
A: WOW!! I am so sorry that this situation has escalated in this manner. It is apparent to me that the ...
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| Free Online Property Management Courses | 10/22/2007 |
Q: The owner of my apt. building asked me to become his property manager, however I have no experience ...
A: Unfortunately, there are not any credible property management courses for which I am aware that are ...
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| want to terminate Property manager | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I have a house in Georgia and I live in Maryland. I contracted a property manager to find a tenant ...
A: Sorry for the delay, but I wanted to check a few things out on the websites for you. Let's see if ...
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| Property Manager Failures | 10/22/2007 |
Q: Hope you can guide me in the right direction. First I work for the U.S. military overseas and have ...
A: James: Hello and thanks for your email. This is a very complicated problem, and I do appreciate ...
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| Mngt liability for car damage | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I live in an apartment building in Philadelphia and pay to park my car in a reserved spot in the ...
A: Sorry to hear about this incident. Unfortunately, as you'll probably see in your lease, the ...
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| propertymanegment | 10/20/2007 |
Q: my brother and i are into the realestate game in philly. he buys and i fix. we currently have eight ...
A: If you are not on title (part owner) of the homes that you will be managing for your brother and ...
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| foreclosure | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I am currently in a situation where the property I am renting in Colorado is going to be sold at ...
A: and thanks for your question. Each State has different rules regarding tenant's rights in a ...
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| Replacement of Carpet | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I am in Wilmington NC renting an apartment through the Tarheel Company. When I moved in the carpet ...
A: As with all things, you must start with your lease. There should be specific wording within the ...
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| Have 4 plex need property management | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I own a 4 plex by USC and am looking for a Property Management company to run it for me. Not sure ...
A: That's a great location for a four-plex, and a great question to ask. In general, the property ...
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| property management fraud | 10/11/2007 |
Q: i purchased a property out of state in texas. my property management has been paying me my share of ...
A: Jason, sorry to hear about this! You have done the right thing in searching for and terminating ...
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| License needed for California | 10/10/2007 |
Q: In a previous answer you indicated that a person needed to be a licensed Realtor in California to ...
A: Patrick, in California, here's what you need to know to manage properties: Situations Where a ...
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| Property Management Contract | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I am currently having a couple of critical issues with my property management company and doing ...
A: I am sorry to hear that you are having problems with your management company. As always, I must ...
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| Problems with other condo owner | 10/9/2007 |
Q: Grace. I bought and moved into my first condo about a year ago in Massachusetts. It's a three-unit ...
A: First, a reminder that I am not an attorney, and for help in interpreting your CC&Rs, rights and ...
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| Property Mamagement question | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I am looking starting our own property management company and wanted to ask you a question. I have ...
A: Angelia: Congratulations on your decision to move into property management! I wish you good luck ...
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| Property Management | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I own a home in which I have been renting out for 4 years. The first 2 I managed myself with no ...
A: and thank you for the question. I know this was a very emotional situation for you, so let's see ...
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| tenant screening | 10/1/2007 |
Q: There are literally,hundreds of tenant screening companies how does a small property owner find a ...
A: One of the reasons that homeowners use a property manager is to obtain their expertise in screening ...
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| rental income | 9/28/2007 |
Q: We are thinking of renting out our house since we can't sell it right now and have to move because ...
A: It's been a long time since I worked in the CPA field, so I'll preface this by stating, as with all ...
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| residential property management | 9/26/2007 |
Q: What are typical rates for residential property management in the Northern California Bay Area? ...
A: And a big hello back to you, Wendi. All commissions whether for the management or the sale of real ...
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| property mgmt. business reqiurements in CA | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I WANT TO KNOW IF I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE A REALESTATE LIC. IN ORDER TO OPEN A PROPERTY MGMT. BUSINESS ...
A: Depending upon the type of property management that you wish to make your business, you may or may ...
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| Property Management Business | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I want to start my own Property Management business. I am currently a lic. realtor in California. Do ...
A: In California, all licensed Real Estate Salespersons must work under the supervision of and be ...
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