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Expertise
Very familiar with all aspects of property management, from tenant/landlord issues, to lease administration, to facilities maintenance. 20+ years in property management
Experience in the area
I have been in real estate management for 20+ years, both residential and commercial properties. Currently own and operate a commercial real estate management company in southern California.
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Recent Answers from Mike Fortunato
2012-05-12 Property managment holding rent because of late payment:
Most likely if the lease isn't signed then you probably don't owe the commission. But an attorney would be in a better position to determine that. If you went through with leasing to that tenant even after
2012-05-12 Property managment holding rent because of late payment:
It would be unusual for a tenant to supply a security deposit payment without also signing a lease (unless you are referring to an application fee). Even still, you probably could return the deposit if
2012-05-09 bad property manager:
Unfortunately, I'm not aware of the various agencies that might be involved in oversight of private real estate (perhaps a housing authority of some sort?). And to maintain anonymity, I'm not sure what
2012-05-08 Property managment holding rent because of late payment:
From a technical and legal standpoint, a lot will depend on Texas regulations and the specific terms of your management agreement, both of which I'm not familiar with. But from a logistical perspective
2012-05-06 Rental Homes Search?:
I don't know of any other online sources. But two things you can try. You can drive around to various apartment communities and simply visit the onsite leasing offices. If they don't have vacancies, they
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