@Paulette Midgette I haven't looked at that statute in a while but I would check to see if the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act ("HICPA") applies to this situation.

A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.

Readers should seek professional advice.Great responses hereHowever, full site visits, though more expensive, maximize tax savings by capturing every depreciable asset and offer better audit protection....This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

what insurance protection does avantstay provide?

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it.We have a 12 page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.

@Charles Evans Zelle and Venmo do not provide the same protections as a third-party rent payment portal.

The lender required me to quit claim out of my LLC which I use for asset protection.

Protection from lawsuits is a big item to consider as well, especially in higher price range properties. 

If you choose to play with fire, that is your perogative.For your reference, here is a good primer.Here is the key paragraph:Rental discrimination is when a landlord or property manager treats an applicant differently based on the applicant’s inclusion in a protected class.

Credit cards offer a lot of protections for the user, but that doesn't mean they are allowed to commit fraud with them.