What's Typically Found in a Property Management Agreement Form
While a rental property management contract template is flexible, depending on the size of your managed property, it usually contains the following clauses:
Location.You may own several properties. The property management agreement should specify which properties the manager shall manage, and for what time frame (e.g., one year).
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Fees. Typically, property managers charge a fee that's expressed as a percentage of gross rent collected. Managers may be flexible, so feel free to try negotiating fees if they’re higher than you'd like.
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Liability. It's typical to find a liability clause in a property management contract that limits the liability of the manager, except in cases of negligence.
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Your responsibilities. You may hire a property manager to do everything from marketing to landscaping and maintenance, or you may prefer to do some tasks and leave others to the management company. Anything you want to retain the option to do yourself should be listed in the agreement. Likewise, all services you expect the management company to perform should be spelled out in detail to avoid confusion.
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Termination. To protect your interests, make sure the contract states the process under which you can terminate the relationship. While you hope the relationship will go well for all sides, you need to be able to walk away if you dislike the management company's performance. You may want the contract to state that you can get out of the agreement in the event the management company cannot find a suitable tenant in a specific time frame (say, three months). The contract should also specify what happens in the event of termination: for example, when fees are to be paid and when the manager should transfer tenant information to you.
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While every property management agreement is specific, since every rental property is unique, there's no need to start from scratch each time. Many property owners find it convenient to download our sample property management contract, then modify the clauses to reflect the needs of their situation. While countless property management companies may have their own contracts, those are set up to favor them, not you. Our forms protect your stakes.
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