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Not every property manager offers all of these. Ask exactly what is included in the price.
Advertising, showings, screening applicants and preparing the lease.
Collecting the rent and passing it on to you, with statements.
Arranging tradespeople for repairs, and handling emergencies.
Regular visits, with proper notice, to check the condition of the property.
Preparing the lease, rent increase notices and move-in and move-out reports.
Statements showing what came in, what went out and what was paid for.
Often a percentage of the rent, or a flat amount.
A charge for finding and placing a new tenant.
A charge when a tenant stays on for another term.
Whether there is a markup on repairs, or a fee for arranging them.
Charges for visits and for marketing the property.
What you would pay if you end the agreement early.
A written list of services and every possible charge.
Ask for the number and check it with your provincial regulator, where one applies.
The checks and criteria, and how you follow the law.
Who does the work, any markup, and the limit above which you ask me first.
How and when the rent reaches me.
Notice period and any fee.
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Finding tenants, collecting rent and arranging repairs can all be part of the service, or not. You hear exactly what you would be handing over.
A management fee is rarely the only cost. You hear what else to ask about before you compare quotes.
Landlords carry responsibilities whoever manages the property. You hear what a property manager will and won't take on.
It varies by company and by service. Typically they advertise the property, screen applicants, prepare the lease, collect rent, arrange repairs, carry out inspections and deal with the tenant day to day. Ask for a clear list of what is included.
Commonly a management fee, usually a percentage of the monthly rent, plus a leasing fee for finding a tenant, often about half to one month's rent. There may also be charges for advertising, lease renewals, inspections or arranging repairs. Namoye doesn't set prices. Ask for every possible charge in writing.
It depends on the province. In some provinces property managers need a licence or must be registered as part of a real estate brokerage, and in others the rules are lighter. Ask which rules apply, ask for the licence or registration number, and check it with the provincial regulator.
They are set by your province's residential tenancy law, and generally include keeping the property in a good state of repair, following rules on rent increases, notice before entering and ending a tenancy, handling any deposit correctly and meeting health, fire and safety standards. Ask the property manager which of these they handle for you.
Property managers usually hold rent they collect for you in a trust account, and rules on security or damage deposits differ by province, with some provinces limiting or banning them. Ask how and when you are paid, and how deposit or last month's rent claims are handled.
Residential tenancy rules in several provinces have been changing, for example on rent increases, how tenancies end and what landlords must do. Ask any property manager how they keep landlords compliant, and check the latest guidance from your provincial tenancy board.
Ask what checks the property manager runs, such as references, proof of income and credit checks, and how they apply them fairly. They must follow human rights law and privacy rules, and you should expect them to explain how they do.
Landlord insurance is separate from standard home insurance and can cover things such as damage by tenants and lost rent, depending on the policy. Ask the property manager whether they work with insurers, and compare the policy yourself.
Ask who carries out repairs, whether the property manager adds a markup, how emergencies are handled, and the limit above which they must ask you first.
How long it lasts, how to end it and what that costs, how and when you're paid, what reports you receive, and who pays for what. Read it fully before you sign.
Raise it with the company first. If it isn't resolved, contact your provincial real estate regulator if the manager is licensed, or your provincial consumer protection office. Disputes with a tenant usually go to the provincial tenancy board.
The type and location of the property, whether it is currently rented, and what you want help with. If you don't have everything, send the request anyway.
No. Namoye is a free matching service. It doesn't manage property. Any advice or quote comes from the company that contacts you.
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Namoye is a free matching service. It is not a property manager, real estate brokerage or legal adviser. Any advice, quote or agreement comes from the company that contacts you. Read any management agreement carefully, and check the licensing and tenancy rules in your province, before you sign.
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