Does a property manager owe a duty of care to resolve disputes between neighbors?
A California appeals court holds a property manager’s duty of care does not encompass resolving disputes between neighbors.
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DRE Hot Seat: Failure to disburse trust funds to the owner of funds
This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, the Department of Real Estate (DRE) revoked the real estate license of a broker acting as a property manager who collected trust funds on behalf of landlords they represented and failed to disburse the trust funds to the landlords as required.
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DRE Hot Seat: Property manager conceals records from owner
This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, a broker acting as a property manager surrendered his license in connection with a disciplinary action taken by the Department of Real Estate (DRE) for concealing property management books and records from a client they represented.
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Management Obligations Owed the Landlord
Covers: Conducting property management operations in compliance with the prudent investor standard; A property manager’s duties and higher standard of conduct provided to a landlord.
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Change of Owner or Property Manager — Addendum to Rental or Lease Agreement — RPI Form 554
Download the Form This form is used by a property manager or landlord when a change of ownership or property manager has occurred on a residential rental property, to notify each tenant of the change and confirm the status of...
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Form-of-the-Week: Property Management Agreement and Change of Owner or Property Manager — Forms 590 and 554
A broker uses RPI Form 590 when entering into a property management agreement with an owner and RPI Form 554 when a change of ownership occurs.
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Property Management – Licensing and Responsibilities
Covers: Duties of a licensed broker hired to manage an apartment complex on behalf of an owner; Property management services provided by a broker; Unlicensed status of an owner of income-producing real estate who personally manages their property.
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Property Management 101
Read on for a summary of California property management laws and best practices.
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California renters face one-two punch in undeclared recession
Rising interest rates have forced homebuyers back into the rental market.
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New California law requires training for mobilehome park managers
New educational requirements for mobilehome park managers.
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COVID-19 eviction noticing rules extended for ERA applicants
A last-minute law change is extending the additional steps landlords need to take to evict a tenant due to nonpayment of rent.
Read MoreGuarantee Agreement For Rental or Lease Agreement — Form 553-1
Download the Form This form is used by a leasing agent, property manager or landlord when entering into a rental or lease agreement with a prospective tenant in reliance on a guarantee, to document a third-party’s...
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Becoming a property manager in California
This article examines the various requirements to become a property manager in California....
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Letter to the editor: What do I need to do to become a landlord in California?
California’s legislature is considering a bill which would introduce stricter landlord certification requirements.
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