All Forum Posts by: Jesse Tannetta

Let's say my relationship with my property management company is very poor and will be ending soon. Anyway, they have charged me $75 for "tax processing fee 2023".   That is illegal, correct? This is for the original, not for a copy. Thanks.

A tenant my property manager placed and who then moved out without notice two months into the lease caused damage and general dirt all over the apartment. The below paragraph is in my agreement with the PM and sounds like it is their responsibility to pay for the damages as they were the ones who placed the tenant. Any advice/guidance would be appreciated:

1. Tenant turnovers will be handled by PM COMPANY as they see fit to minimize tenant turnover time. All minimal repairs and cleaning will be addressed without exception without owner approval. All work covered by tenant turnover protection for PM COMPANY placed tenants will not require any owner approval prior to completion. Tenant turnover protection can change at any time, but is currently included for an PM COMPANY placed tenant up to $2500 in repairs. For all renovations needed on properties, owners will be notified per their repair/renovation settings. Tenant turnover protection is waived if the owner is no longer managing with PM COMPANY at time of tenants move-out.

I have a property management company that filled my vacant duplex in September.  They charged me a leasing fee for placing the tenants, which I know is industry standard. However, the language in the contract I have with them is below and sounds to me like the tenant should have been responsible. Any insight on whether this is correct or if I should continue to dispute it with them?

"Broker and owner agree to a leasing fee equal to 1 month’s rent paid at the time of tenant lease signing and paid by the tenant."