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Answers (5)
- S. Chris Webb, "PHX AZ RE BROKER"
- Contributions:411
"Chris is right, but she is in Arizona, and I'm assuming that you are in Illinois."
Actually, the OP's message is posted as Peoria, AZ - a great city in which to have rental property.
Actually, the OP's message is posted as Peoria, AZ - a great city in which to have rental property.
- Bruce Cadden
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As a full time property manager, communication is basic and key. You always have the right to terminate her if she is not satisfactory, and you should.
It may cost you, if that's what the agreement with her states. You signed it, lesson learned. Chris is right, but she is in Arizona, and I'm assuming that you are in Illinois. To play it safe, have an attorney review the agreement and solicit advise for your best "out". A negotiated settlement is your best option.
It may cost you, if that's what the agreement with her states. You signed it, lesson learned. Chris is right, but she is in Arizona, and I'm assuming that you are in Illinois. To play it safe, have an attorney review the agreement and solicit advise for your best "out". A negotiated settlement is your best option.
- S. Chris Webb, "PHX AZ RE BROKER"
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I do have to ask for clarification to "15 days response" - does this mean she doesn't answer her calls for 15 days, or doesn't find a renter for 15 days, or doesn't make it rent ready for 15 days?
Even if your Property Management Agreement has no clause of early termination, your Property Manager is most likely in in breach of the agreement contract if they are not doing their job in a responsible manner. In Arizona, this is grounds for unilateral termination of the contract. Likely you can fire them without recourse or penalty.
First, ask in writing to be let out of the agreement immediately without penalty, citing the breaches. Most Property Managers will do so. Copy the letter to the Manager's Designated Broker - they most likely will not want potential litigation over this.
Do contact an attorney if this meets resistance. I am a Broker that handles Property Management, but not an attorney. The above is not intended to be taken as legal advice. Best of luck! Let us know how it turns out.
Even if your Property Management Agreement has no clause of early termination, your Property Manager is most likely in in breach of the agreement contract if they are not doing their job in a responsible manner. In Arizona, this is grounds for unilateral termination of the contract. Likely you can fire them without recourse or penalty.
First, ask in writing to be let out of the agreement immediately without penalty, citing the breaches. Most Property Managers will do so. Copy the letter to the Manager's Designated Broker - they most likely will not want potential litigation over this.
Do contact an attorney if this meets resistance. I am a Broker that handles Property Management, but not an attorney. The above is not intended to be taken as legal advice. Best of luck! Let us know how it turns out.
- Robert Wilson, "Robshomesales"
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The conditions for firing her will depend on your contract. You will need to review the contract to see if she is meeting her obligations. If she is not, you will need to follow your agreed upon remedies.
- wetdawgs
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This seems like a question you would need to review with your attorney. Take the contract and its description of responsiveness plus the other documentation when you visit the attorney.
Property Manager is avoiding responses or very slow (15 days late) in responding to emails
As a owner of few properties, what are my rights to fire her? Her contract states that we are bound to the contract till the end of lease for each property - or else, we need to pay her the property management fee for the rest of the pending period. I do not mind doing that, however, I do not feel comfortable because of her attitude and response time.
Question is: If I have supporting documents to prove her late responses, what are my rights to fire her? I will clarify if there are questions. Thanks!
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