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Tasks Manage day-to-day operations of assigned properties, including tenant relations, maintenance, rent collection, and lease enforcement. Market and advertise vacant properties, conduct tenant screenings, and facilitate lease agreements and move-in/move-out processes. Maintain accurate and organized property records, tenant databases, and financial documents. Coordinate property maintenance and repairs, ensuring timely response to maintenance requests and proactive upkeep. Develop and manage property budgets, monitor expenses, and implement cost-saving measures. Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure quality services and competitive pricing. Enforce property policies and regulations, addressing violations and conflicts as they arise. Conduct routine property inspections to assess condition and identify necessary repairs or improvements. Foster positive tenant relationships by addressing inquiries, concerns, and maintenance requests promptly. Stay updated with local housing regulations, market trends, and property management best practices. Qualifications and Requirements Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, or a related field. 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Agent is experienced in the business of operating and managing real estate similar to the above-described property. Owner desires to engage the services of agent to manage and operate the property, and agent desires to provide such services on the following terms and conditions. In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree: EMPLOYMENT OF AGENT Agent shall act as the exclusive agent of owner to manage, operate and maintain the property. BEST EFFORTS OF AGENT On assuming the management and operation of the property, agent shall thoroughly inspect the property and submit a written report to owner. The written report shall contain the opinion of agent concerning the present efficiency under which the property is being managed and operated, and recommended changes, if necessary, in the management structure of the property, in the rehabilitation of the property, and any other matters that will improve the efficient management and operation of the property. After conferring with owner and obtaining approval to make any necessary improvements, agent shall undertake completion of the improvements. LEASING OF PROPERTY Agent shall make reasonable efforts to lease available space of the property, and shall be responsible for all negotiations with prospective tenants. Agent shall also have the right to execute and enter into, on behalf of owner, month-to-month tenancies of units of the property. Agent may negotiate all extensions and renewals of such month-to-month tenancies and leases. Agent shall not, without the prior written consent of owner, enter into any lease for a term less than [NUMBER] months or more than [NUMBER] months. Agent shall have the right to make concessions, including rental concessions, as inducements to prospective tenants to occupy the property. ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION Agent shall advertise vacancies by all reasonable and proper means; provided, agent shall not incur expenses for advertising in excess of [AMOUNT] during any calendar quarter without the prior written consent of owner. MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND OPERATIONS Agent shall use its best efforts to insure that the property is maintained in an attractive condition and in a good state of repair. In this regard, agent shall use its best skills and efforts to serve the tenants of the property and shall purchase necessary supplies, make contracts for, or otherwise furnish, electricity, gas, fuel, water, telephone, window cleaning, refuse disposal, pest control, and any other utilities or services required for the operation of the property. Agent shall make or cause to be made and supervise necessary repairs and alterations and shall decorate and furnish the property. Expenditures for repairs, alterations, decorations or furnishings in excess of [AMOUNT] shall not be made without prior written consent of owner, except in the case of emergency, or if agent in good faith determines that such expenditures are necessary to protect the property from damage, to prevent injury to persons or loss of life, or to maintain services to tenants. EMPLOYEES Agent shall employ, discharge and supervise all on-site employees or contractors required for the efficient operation and maintenance of the property. All on-site personnel, except independent contractors and employees of independent contractors, shall be the employees of agent. Agent shall pay the salaries of such on-site employees and, to the extent there are revenues from the property available, pay all charges for services rendered by independent contractors and the employees of independent contractors. All salaries (including all contributions of employer not listed in the paycheck) of such on-site employees shall be charged to owner. To the extent there are insufficient funds available from revenues received from the operation of the property to reimburse agent for such salaries, owner shall directly reimburse agent within [NUMBER] days after demand by agent for reimbursement. Agent shall not be responsible or liable to owner for any act, default or negligence of on-site personnel, or for any error of judgment or mistake of law or fact in connection with their employment, conduct or discharge except that agent shall be responsible for any such act, default or negligence that is due directly or indirectly to its own negligent act or omission in the hiring or supervision of any such on-site personnel. On-site personnel shall include all resident personnel, including, but not limited to, managers and maintenance personnel, all recreational personnel (whether part-time or full-time), day-care center personnel, and all other individuals located, rendering services or performing activities on the property in connection with its operation. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS Agent shall manage the property in full compliance with all laws and regulations of any federal, state, county or municipal authority having jurisdiction over the property. INSURANCE Agent shall obtain the following insurance at the expense of owner, and such insurance shall be maintained in force during the full term of this agreement: Comprehensive public liability property insurance of [AMOUNT] single limit for bodily injury, death and property damage; Fire and extended coverage hazard insurance in an amount equal to the full replacement cost of the structure and other improvements situated on the property; and A fidelity bond in the amount of [AMOUNT] on each employee who handles cash, and workers' compensation and employer liability insurance to cover the agents and employees of both employer and agent. All of the policies shall name agent and owner as co-insureds as their respective interests may appear. Agent shall deliver certificates evidencing such insurance coverage to owner within [NUMBER] days from the issuance and renewal of the policies. Owner shall cooperate with agent and any insurer in the making and delivery of all reports, notices, and other items required in connection with any of the insurance policies. COLLECTION OF INCOME; INSTITUTION OF LEGAL ACTION Agent shall use its best efforts to collect promptly all rents and other income issuing from the property when such amounts become due. It is understood that agent does not guarantee the collection of rents. Agent shall, in the name of owner, execute and serve such notices and demands on delinquent tenants as agent may deem necessary or proper. Agent, in the name of owners, shall institute, settle or compromise any legal action and make use of such methods of legal process against a delinquent tenant or the property of a delinquent tenant as may be necessary to enforce the collection of rent or other sums due from the tenant, to enforce any covenants or conditions of any lease or month-to-month rental agreement, and to recover possession of any part of the property. No other form of legal action will be instituted and no settlement, compromise, or adjustment of any matters involved therein shall be made without the prior written consent of owner, except when agent determines that immediate action is necessary. 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The Corporation may, in its sole discretion, increase or reduce the duties, or modify the title and job description, of the Employee from time to time, and any such increase, reduction or modification shall not be deemed a termination of this Agreement. ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT Employee accepts employment with the Corporation upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Employee's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Corporation, and to perform Employee's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. DEVOTION OF TIME TO EMPLOYMENT The Employee shall devote the Employee's best efforts and substantially all of the Employee's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Corporation. The Employee shall provide services during the hours that are scheduled by the Corporation management. The Employee shall be prompt in reporting to work at the assigned time. NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST Employee shall not engage in any other business while employed by the Corporation. Employee shall not engage in any activity that conflicts with the Employees duties to the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any service or lend any aid or assistance to any party that competes with the services offered by the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any services to clients or prospective clients of the Corporation outside of the provision of services for the Corporation, whether such services are provided with or without compensation or remuneration. CORPORATION PROPERTY Employee acknowledges and agrees that while employed by the Corporation the Employee may be provided with use of computer equipment and other property of the Corporation. The use and possession of the such items shall be subject to any policies, requirements or restrictions established by the Corporation. Such items may only be used in performance of the Employee's duties for the corporation. On request of the Corporation, the Employee shall immediately deliver any such items to the Corporation. Upon termination of employment, Employee shall have the affirmative duty to return any such item to the Corporation whether a request is made or not. The obligation to return Corporation property shall extend and include any and all work product, client property, proprietary rights, intangible property, and all other property of the corporation regardless of the form or medium. COMPENSATION The Corporation shall pay the Employee such hourly compensation as determined by the Corporation. Payment shall be at the same time as the Corporations usual payroll to other employees. BONUS & BENEFITS Payment of any bonuses shall be at the complete discretion of the Corporation. No guarantee or representation that any bonuses will be paid has been made to the Employee. Standard benefits that are provided to other non-management employees shall be offered to the Employee, subject to the Corporation's policies and the terms and conditions of such benefits. WITHHOLDING All sums payable to Employee under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEE The employee shall satisfy all of the qualification that are established by the Corporation. TERM OF AGREEMENT There shall be no guaranteed term of employment. Employer acknowledges and agrees that Employee shall be an \"At Will\" Employee and that Employee's employment may be terminated at any time by the Corporation, with or without cause. FEES FROM EMPLOYEE'S WORK The Corporation shall have exclusive authority to determine the fees, or a procedure for establishing the fees, to be charged to clients by the Corporation for services that are provided by the Employee. All sums paid to the Employee or the Corporation in the way of fees, in cash or in kind, or otherwise for services of the Employee, shall, except as otherwise specifically agreed by the Corporation, be and remain the property of the Corporation and shall be included in the Corporation's name in such checking account or accounts as the Corporation may from time to time designate. CLIENTS AND CLIENT RECORDS The Corporation shall have the authority to determine who will be accepted as clients of the Corporation, and the Employee recognizes that such clients accepted are clients of the Corporation and not the Employee. All client records and files of any type concerning clients of the Corporation shall belong to and remain the property of the Corporation, notwithstanding the subsequent termination of the employment. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The Corporation shall have the authority to establish from time to time the policies and procedures to be followed by the Employee in performing services for the Corporation. This may include, but is not necessarily limited to, employment policies, computer use policies, Internet access policies, email policies, and all other policies, procedures, directives, and mandates established by the Corporation, whether or not in written form or formally adopted. Employee shall abide by the provisions of any contract entered into by the Corporation under which the Employee provides services. Employee shall comply with the terms and conditions of any and all contracts entered by the Corporation. TERMINATION Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee is an \"at will\" employee of the Corporation. As such, no term of employment is created hereby and employee may be terminated at any time in the sole discretion of the Corporation, whether there exists any cause for termination or not. CREATIONS AND INVENTIONS Employee acknowledges and agrees that any and all work product of the Employee that is conceived or created during the Employee's employment with the Corporation is the exclusive property of the Corporation. This shall include any and all copyrights, trade secrets, confidential information, patents, trademarks, trade dress, ideas, concepts, plans, business plans, business concepts, techniques, inventions, drawings, artwork, logos, graphics, web pages, databases, software, programs, CGI's, plug ins, applications, brochures, inventions, marketing plans and concepts, and all other ideas and work product of the Employee. The Employee acknowledges and agrees that all creations shall be \"works made for hire\" as defined in the [ACT OR CODE]. Notwithstanding the fact that this material may be considered to be a work made for hire, Employee agrees, during Employee's employment and thereafter, which covenant shall survive any termination of the employment relationship, to execute any and all documents requested by the Corporation to confirm the Corporation's ownership and control of all such material, including but not limited to assignments of copyright, confirmations of work for hire status, waivers of proprietary rights, copyright application, and any other documents requested by Corporation. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. 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Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. TITLE The Receiving Party agrees that all Confidential Information furnished by the Disclosing Party shall remain the sole property of the Disclosing Party. 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The Lessor shall [Enter any utilities and/or maintenance paid by Lessor]. 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Used in 190+ countries. Free Word and PDF download.","property manager job description template",[15,181,182,183,184,185,186],"property management job description template","property manager duties and responsibilities","property manager agreement template","property manager contract template","residential property manager job description","commercial property manager job description",{"name":188,"credential":189,"reviewed_date":190},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",true,{"difficulty":193,"legal_review_recommended":191,"signature_required":191,"notarization_required":174},"medium",{"what_it_is":195,"when_you_need_it":196,"whats_inside":197},"A Property Manager Job Description is a binding document that defines the scope of authority, duties, compensation structure, and termination terms for an individual or company engaged to manage real property on behalf of an owner. This free Word download gives you a professionally structured template you can edit online and export as PDF — covering everything from leasing authority and maintenance thresholds to reporting obligations and fee schedules.\n","Use it when hiring a property manager — whether an in-house employee or a third-party management company — to oversee residential units, commercial buildings, or mixed-use assets. It is also essential when formalizing an existing informal arrangement or when a lender or co-owner requires documented management authority.\n","The template covers the property description and management scope, the manager's specific duties and spending authority, compensation and fee structure, reporting requirements, insurance and licensing obligations, and the conditions under which either party may terminate the arrangement.\n",[199,203,207,211,215,219],{"title":200,"use_case":201,"icon_asset_id":202},"Residential landlords","Delegating day-to-day management of rental units to a hired manager","persona-landlord",{"title":204,"use_case":205,"icon_asset_id":206},"Commercial property owners","Engaging a manager to handle tenant relations and maintenance for office or retail space","persona-commercial-property-owner",{"title":208,"use_case":209,"icon_asset_id":210},"Real estate investors","Formalizing third-party management for a multi-property 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Template",[249,252,255,258,261,264,267,270,273,276,279],{"term":250,"definition":251},"Management Authority","The defined scope of decisions a property manager may make independently on behalf of the owner, without requiring prior written approval.",{"term":253,"definition":254},"Spending Threshold","The maximum dollar amount a property manager may authorize for repairs or maintenance without obtaining explicit owner consent — commonly set at $300–$500 per incident.",{"term":256,"definition":257},"Fiduciary Duty","The legal obligation of a property manager to act in the best financial and legal interests of the property owner at all times.",{"term":259,"definition":260},"Management Fee","The compensation paid to a property manager, typically expressed as a percentage of collected monthly rent — commonly 8–12% for residential properties.",{"term":262,"definition":263},"Leasing Fee","A one-time fee charged by the manager each time a new tenant is placed, often equivalent to one-half to one full month's rent.",{"term":265,"definition":266},"Trust Account","A segregated bank account in which tenant security deposits and collected rents are held separately from the manager's own funds, as required by most state and provincial licensing laws.",{"term":268,"definition":269},"Property Manager License","A government-issued credential required in most US states and Canadian provinces before an individual or company may legally manage property for compensation on behalf of a third party.",{"term":271,"definition":272},"Vacancy Rate","The percentage of rentable units or space that is unoccupied during a given period, used as a key performance metric for property managers.",{"term":274,"definition":275},"Capital Expenditure (CapEx)","Spending on improvements or replacements that extend the useful life of the property — distinct from routine maintenance — typically requiring owner pre-approval regardless of spending threshold.",{"term":277,"definition":278},"Termination for Cause","Ending the management arrangement immediately due to documented misconduct, negligence, fraud, or material breach of the manager's duties — without notice or severance.",{"term":280,"definition":281},"Hold-Over Period","The transition window — typically 30 to 90 days — following notice of termination during which the manager continues duties while handing over records, keys, and tenant files.",[283,288,293,298,303,308,313,318,323,328],{"name":284,"plain_english":285,"sample_language":286,"common_mistake":287},"Property identification and management scope","Identifies the specific property or portfolio being managed, the type of management engagement (residential, commercial, or mixed-use), and any properties or functions explicitly excluded from the manager's authority.","Owner hereby engages Manager to manage the real property located at [PROPERTY ADDRESS], consisting of [NUMBER] residential/commercial units ('Property'). The following properties or functions are excluded from this engagement: [LIST EXCLUSIONS OR 'None'].","Describing the property only by street address without listing unit numbers or parcel IDs. Vague property identification creates disputes when the manager claims authority over adjacent parcels or additional units.",{"name":289,"plain_english":290,"sample_language":291,"common_mistake":292},"Duties and responsibilities","Lists the specific tasks the manager is obligated to perform — tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance coordination, lease execution, inspections, and owner reporting — so that performance can be objectively measured.","Manager shall perform the following duties: (a) market vacant units and screen prospective tenants using the criteria in Schedule A; (b) collect rent and issue receipts by the [5th] of each month; (c) coordinate repairs up to the Spending Threshold; (d) conduct property inspections no less than [quarterly]; (e) provide monthly financial reports to Owner by the [10th] of each month.","Listing duties at such a high level that 'manage the property' is the effective standard. Without itemized duties, the manager can claim almost anything falls within scope — or dispute responsibility for anything that goes wrong.",{"name":294,"plain_english":295,"sample_language":296,"common_mistake":297},"Spending authority and approval thresholds","Sets the dollar amount the manager may spend on repairs and maintenance without advance owner approval, and clarifies that capital expenditures always require separate written authorization regardless of amount.","Manager is authorized to approve individual repair and maintenance expenditures not exceeding $[500] per incident without prior Owner approval. Any single expenditure exceeding $[500], and all capital expenditures regardless of amount, require Owner's written approval before commitment.","Setting the spending threshold in the body of the contract without a clear definition of what counts as a 'capital expenditure.' Managers and owners routinely disagree on whether a roof repair is maintenance or CapEx — costing thousands in unauthorized spending.",{"name":299,"plain_english":300,"sample_language":301,"common_mistake":302},"Compensation, fees, and payment schedule","States the management fee percentage or fixed amount, any leasing or renewal fees, when and how the manager is paid, and whether the manager may deduct fees directly from collected rent before remitting to the owner.","Owner shall pay Manager a monthly management fee equal to [X]% of gross collected rent. Manager shall also receive a leasing fee of [one-half month's rent] per new tenancy placed. Fees shall be deducted from collected rents prior to remittance to Owner. Owner remittance shall occur no later than the [15th] of each month.","Using 'gross scheduled rent' rather than 'gross collected rent' as the fee base. If units are vacant or tenants fail to pay, the owner ends up paying management fees on income that was never received.",{"name":304,"plain_english":305,"sample_language":306,"common_mistake":307},"Leasing authority and tenant relations","Defines whether the manager has authority to sign leases on the owner's behalf, the maximum lease term permitted without owner approval, and the tenant screening standards the manager must apply.","Manager is authorized to execute residential leases on Owner's behalf for terms not exceeding [12] months, at rental rates within [5]% of the market rate established in Schedule B. Tenant screening shall comply with fair housing laws and the criteria set out in Schedule A. Leases exceeding [12] months require Owner's prior written approval.","Granting unlimited leasing authority without a cap on term length or rental rate deviation. A manager who locks the owner into a 3-year below-market lease may not have violated the contract if no limits were set.",{"name":309,"plain_english":310,"sample_language":311,"common_mistake":312},"Trust accounting and financial reporting","Requires the manager to maintain a segregated trust account for owner funds and tenant deposits, produce monthly financial statements, and provide access to records on reasonable notice.","Manager shall maintain all Owner funds and tenant security deposits in a separate trust account at [BANK NAME], designated 'Property Trust Account — [PROPERTY ADDRESS].' Manager shall provide Owner with a monthly income and expense statement, copies of all invoices over $[100], and full access to property financial records within [5] business days of written request.","Omitting the trust account requirement entirely and allowing commingling of owner and manager funds. Commingling violates licensing laws in most US states and Canadian provinces and can trigger immediate license revocation.",{"name":314,"plain_english":315,"sample_language":316,"common_mistake":317},"Insurance and licensing obligations","Requires the manager to hold and maintain a valid property manager license, carry general liability and errors-and-omissions insurance at specified minimum limits, and name the owner as an additional insured.","Manager represents and warrants that it holds a valid property management license in [STATE/PROVINCE] (License No. [NUMBER]). Manager shall maintain general liability insurance of no less than $[1,000,000] per occurrence and errors-and-omissions insurance of no less than $[500,000], naming Owner as an additional insured. Certificates of insurance shall be provided to Owner annually.","Accepting the manager's verbal assurance of insurance coverage without requiring a certificate of insurance. If an uninsured manager causes a liability event, the owner's own policy — and personal assets — may be the only recourse.",{"name":319,"plain_english":320,"sample_language":321,"common_mistake":322},"Term and termination","Sets the initial term of the engagement, the notice period required for either party to terminate without cause, the conditions that permit immediate termination for cause, and the manager's obligations during the hold-over transition period.","This Agreement shall commence on [START DATE] and continue for an initial term of [12] months, renewing automatically on a month-to-month basis thereafter. Either party may terminate without cause upon [30] days' written notice. Owner may terminate immediately for cause upon written notice citing Manager's material breach, fraud, or gross negligence. Upon termination, Manager shall deliver all keys, tenant files, and financial records to Owner within [10] business days.","No termination-for-cause definition and no hold-over transition obligations. Without them, a fired manager has no documented duty to hand over records — leaving the owner unable to manage the property or contact tenants.",{"name":324,"plain_english":325,"sample_language":326,"common_mistake":327},"Indemnification and liability limitation","Allocates responsibility for losses between owner and manager — typically protecting the manager from liability for owner-directed decisions and limiting the manager's total exposure to fees paid in the prior 12 months.","Owner shall indemnify and hold Manager harmless from claims arising out of (a) Owner's failure to disclose known property defects, or (b) Owner's written instructions that Manager followed in good faith. Manager's total liability for any claim under this Agreement shall not exceed the management fees paid in the [12] months preceding the claim.","A one-sided indemnification clause that protects only one party. Courts scrutinize unilateral indemnification provisions, and several jurisdictions will not enforce indemnification for a party's own negligence.",{"name":329,"plain_english":330,"sample_language":331,"common_mistake":332},"Governing law and dispute resolution","Specifies which jurisdiction's law governs the agreement and how disputes are resolved — typically mediation before arbitration, with a carve-out for injunctive relief.","This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of [STATE/PROVINCE/COUNTRY]. Any dispute shall first be submitted to mediation administered by [MEDIATION PROVIDER] in [CITY]. If unresolved within [45] days, the dispute shall proceed to binding arbitration under the rules of [AAA/JAMS/ADR INSTITUTE]. Either party may seek injunctive relief from a court of competent jurisdiction without first mediating.","Selecting governing law of the owner's home state when the property is located in a different state. Most jurisdictions apply landlord-tenant and property management licensing law based on where the property sits, not where the parties are domiciled.",[334,339,344,349,354,359,364,369],{"step":335,"title":336,"description":337,"tip":338},1,"Identify the parties and the property","Enter the owner's full legal name (or entity name and state of formation) and the manager's full legal name or company name and license number. List the property address with unit numbers and parcel ID to avoid boundary disputes.","If the owner is an LLC or trust, use the entity's exact registered name — not a trade name — to ensure the contract binds the actual property-owning entity.",{"step":340,"title":341,"description":342,"tip":343},2,"Define the manager's duties in specific, measurable terms","List every task the manager is expected to perform, including frequency — weekly, monthly, quarterly — and the standard to which each must be performed. Attach a Schedule A for detailed tenant screening criteria.","Include a duty to conduct move-in and move-out inspections with written documentation. This single clause prevents the majority of security-deposit disputes.",{"step":345,"title":346,"description":347,"tip":348},3,"Set the spending threshold and CapEx approval process","Enter a specific dollar amount per incident for routine repairs, and explicitly state that all capital expenditures require separate written owner approval regardless of amount. Define what qualifies as a capital expenditure.","A threshold of $300–$500 is the industry standard for single-family and small multifamily properties. For large commercial properties, $1,000–$2,500 is common.",{"step":350,"title":351,"description":352,"tip":353},4,"Complete the compensation and fee schedule","Enter the management fee percentage, the leasing fee formula, any renewal or inspection fees, and confirm whether fees are deducted from collected rent or invoiced separately. Specify the remittance date.","Use 'gross collected rent' — not 'gross scheduled rent' — as the fee base. This aligns the manager's incentive with actual collection performance.",{"step":355,"title":356,"description":357,"tip":358},5,"Define leasing authority and rental rate parameters","State the maximum lease term the manager may execute without owner approval, the acceptable rental rate range, and the tenant qualification criteria by reference to Schedule A.","Include a 'fair housing compliance' clause confirming the screening criteria were reviewed against federal, state, and local fair housing law before adoption.",{"step":360,"title":361,"description":362,"tip":363},6,"Specify trust accounting and reporting requirements","Name the bank and account type for the trust account, set the monthly reporting deadline, and list the specific reports required — income statement, rent roll, maintenance log, and copies of invoices above a stated threshold.","Require the manager to provide online read-only access to property management software if they use one — this eliminates the need to request reports and reduces disputes.",{"step":365,"title":366,"description":367,"tip":368},7,"Confirm insurance and licensing requirements","Enter the minimum coverage amounts for general liability and E&O insurance, require the manager to name the owner as an additional insured, and set a deadline for providing the first certificate of insurance.","Request certificates directly from the manager's insurer, not from the manager — insurers cannot issue backdated or altered certificates.",{"step":370,"title":371,"description":372,"tip":373},8,"Execute the agreement before the manager begins work","Both parties must sign before the manager takes any action on the property. In most jurisdictions, a manager who acts without a signed agreement may still be entitled to compensation under quantum meruit — but the owner loses all contractual protections.","Date the agreement to coincide with or precede the manager's first day of activity. A gap between the execution date and the first management action can create ambiguity about which version of the agreement applies.",[375,379,383,387,391,395],{"mistake":376,"why_it_matters":377,"fix":378},"No defined spending threshold","Without a documented cap, a manager can authorize any repair expense and invoice the owner — courts have upheld five-figure unauthorized expenditures when no threshold was set in writing.","Insert a specific per-incident dollar limit and require written owner approval for any single expenditure above that amount, and for all capital expenditures regardless of size.",{"mistake":380,"why_it_matters":381,"fix":382},"Using 'gross scheduled rent' as the management fee base","If a unit sits vacant or a tenant stops paying, the owner still owes the management fee on income that was never collected — directly misaligning the manager's financial incentive.","Replace 'scheduled rent' with 'collected rent' throughout the fee clause so the manager is compensated only on revenue the owner actually receives.",{"mistake":384,"why_it_matters":385,"fix":386},"Omitting trust account and commingling prohibition","Commingling owner funds with the manager's operating account violates licensing laws in most US states and Canadian provinces, risking license revocation and leaving the owner with no practical recourse to recover funds.","Require a named, segregated trust account, prohibit commingling in explicit terms, and give the owner the right to audit account records on reasonable notice.",{"mistake":388,"why_it_matters":389,"fix":390},"No hold-over obligations on termination","A terminated manager with no documented transition duties may refuse to hand over keys, tenant files, or security deposit records — leaving the owner unable to manage or re-let the property for weeks.","Add a termination clause requiring the manager to deliver all keys, tenant files, lease originals, financial records, and security deposit balances within a specific number of business days after notice.",{"mistake":392,"why_it_matters":393,"fix":394},"Selecting governing law from the owner's state rather than the property's state","Landlord-tenant law, security deposit rules, and property manager licensing requirements are based on the state or province where the property sits — not where the owner lives or does business.","Set governing law as the jurisdiction in which the managed property is located and confirm the manager holds a license issued by that same jurisdiction.",{"mistake":396,"why_it_matters":397,"fix":398},"No leasing authority limit on term or rental rate","A manager with unlimited leasing authority can execute a multi-year below-market lease that legally binds the owner — often discovered only at refinancing or sale.","Cap the manager's unilateral leasing authority to 12-month terms within a defined percentage range of market rate, and require written owner approval for any deviation.",[400,403,406,409,412,415,418,421,424,427],{"question":401,"answer":402},"What is a property manager job description?","A property manager job description is a formal document — often part of a binding management agreement — that defines the scope of duties, authority, compensation, reporting requirements, and termination conditions for an individual or company hired to manage real property on behalf of an owner. Unlike a simple job posting, it creates enforceable obligations on both sides and specifies the boundaries within which the manager may act independently.\n",{"question":404,"answer":405},"Does a property manager need to be licensed?","In most US states and Canadian provinces, yes — individuals and companies who manage residential or commercial property for compensation on behalf of a third party must hold a state- or province-issued property manager or real estate broker license. Requirements vary: some states require a full broker's license, others issue a dedicated property manager license, and a few impose no licensing requirement at all. Always verify the applicable requirement in the jurisdiction where the property is located before engaging a manager.\n",{"question":407,"answer":408},"What is a reasonable management fee?","For residential properties, management fees typically range from 8% to 12% of gross collected monthly rent, with 10% being the most common benchmark for single-family and small multifamily properties. Commercial and HOA management fees are often structured as a flat monthly fee rather than a percentage. Leasing fees — charged when a new tenant is placed — commonly equal one-half to one full month's rent and are separate from the ongoing management fee.\n",{"question":410,"answer":411},"What authority should a property manager have to spend money on repairs?","Industry practice sets per-incident spending authority at $300–$500 for residential properties and $500–$2,500 for commercial assets. Any single expenditure above the threshold, and all capital expenditures regardless of amount, should require prior written owner approval. The spending threshold should be stated as a specific dollar figure in the management agreement — vague language like \"reasonable repairs\" creates disputes and unauthorized bills.\n",{"question":413,"answer":414},"What is the difference between a property manager job description and a property management agreement?","A property manager job description defines role-level duties, authority, and qualifications — it is most commonly used when hiring an individual as an employee or creating a recruitment document for internal use. A property management agreement is the full contract between a property owner and a management company or independent contractor, covering all terms of the commercial relationship including fees, liability, and termination. For third-party management companies, you need the agreement; for in-house employees, you need both the job description and an employment contract.\n",{"question":416,"answer":417},"How much notice is required to terminate a property manager?","Thirty days' written notice is the standard for termination without cause in most residential management arrangements. Commercial management agreements often require 60 to 90 days. Either party may typically terminate immediately for cause — defined as fraud, material breach, or gross negligence — without a notice period. Always specify a hold-over transition period in which the manager continues to perform duties and transfer records after notice is given.\n",{"question":419,"answer":420},"Can a property manager sign leases on the owner's behalf?","Yes, if the management agreement explicitly grants that authority. Most agreements authorize the manager to execute standard residential leases up to 12 months at market-rate rents without seeking prior owner approval. Leases exceeding the authorized term or deviating materially from agreed rental rate parameters should require written owner consent. An owner who grants unlimited leasing authority without term or rate caps can find themselves bound to unfavorable long-term tenancies.\n",{"question":422,"answer":423},"What financial records must a property manager maintain?","At minimum, a property manager should maintain a monthly income and expense statement, a rent roll showing occupancy and payment status for each unit, copies of all vendor invoices, a security deposit ledger by tenant, and bank statements for the trust account. Most states with licensing requirements mandate that trust account records be retained for a minimum of three years and be available for inspection by the licensing authority on request.\n",{"question":425,"answer":426},"Do I need a lawyer to prepare a property manager job description?","For straightforward residential arrangements, a high-quality template reviewed by a real estate attorney is typically sufficient. Engaging a lawyer is advisable when the property is commercial, when the portfolio involves multiple properties across different jurisdictions, when the manager will hold significant financial authority, or when the owner's entity structure (LLC, trust, partnership) creates layered authorization requirements. A one-hour attorney review typically costs $200–$500 and is worthwhile whenever the managed property represents a significant asset.\n",{"question":428,"answer":429},"What happens if a property manager commingles funds?","Commingling tenant security deposits or collected rent with the manager's own operating funds is a licensing violation in most US states and Canadian provinces — triggering immediate license suspension or revocation, civil liability to the owner and tenants, and potential criminal exposure in jurisdictions where security deposit misappropriation is a statutory offense. The management agreement should explicitly prohibit commingling and require a named, segregated trust account from day one.\n",[431,435,439,443],{"industry":432,"icon_asset_id":433,"specifics":434},"Residential real estate","industry-real-estate","Unit-level rent collection, tenant screening under fair housing law, security deposit handling, and 24-hour maintenance response expectations are the core operational standards.",{"industry":436,"icon_asset_id":437,"specifics":438},"Commercial real estate","industry-commercial-real-estate","Triple-net lease administration, tenant improvement oversight, CAM reconciliation, and higher per-incident spending thresholds distinguish commercial management from residential.",{"industry":440,"icon_asset_id":441,"specifics":442},"Homeowners associations","industry-hoa","HOA managers operate under CC&Rs and governing bylaws that constrain authority independently of the management agreement — the job description must be reconciled with those documents.",{"industry":444,"icon_asset_id":445,"specifics":446},"Hospitality and short-term rentals","industry-hospitality","Short-term rental managers face platform-specific licensing requirements, dynamic pricing authority, and guest-turnover standards not present in traditional leasing management.",[448,451,455,458],{"vs":85,"vs_template_id":449,"summary":450},"property-management-agreement-D13567","A property management agreement is the full commercial contract between a property owner and a management company — covering fees, liability, insurance, and termination in binding legal terms. A property manager job description focuses on role-level duties and authority and is used when the manager is an employee or when a detailed scope of work document is needed alongside the agreement. For third-party management companies, use both.",{"vs":452,"vs_template_id":453,"summary":454},"Employment Contract","employment-agreement_at-will-employee-D541","An employment contract governs the full employer-employee relationship — compensation, benefits, IP, non-compete, and termination — for any hire. A property manager job description is a role-specific document defining property management duties and authority, used as an exhibit to or in conjunction with an employment contract when the manager is a direct employee. Neither document alone is sufficient for an employed property manager.",{"vs":121,"vs_template_id":456,"summary":457},"independent-contractor-agreement-D160","An independent contractor agreement defines the commercial terms under which a self-employed manager is engaged — without creating an employment relationship. A property manager job description defines what the manager must do, while the contractor agreement defines how the engagement is structured, paid, and ended. Misclassifying an employee property manager as an independent contractor triggers payroll tax liability and benefit obligations.",{"vs":459,"vs_template_id":460,"summary":461},"Real Estate Agent Agreement","D{REAL_ESTATE_AGENT_AGREEMENT_ID}","A real estate agent agreement governs the relationship between a broker and an agent for the purpose of buying and selling property. A property manager job description governs ongoing asset management — leasing, maintenance, and tenant relations — for property the owner intends to hold. Both may require the same state license in some jurisdictions, but they cover fundamentally different scopes of work and compensation structures.",{"use_template":463,"template_plus_review":467,"custom_drafted":471},{"best_for":464,"cost":465,"time":466},"Residential landlords hiring a single property manager for a small portfolio in one jurisdiction","Free","30 minutes",{"best_for":468,"cost":469,"time":470},"Owners with multiple properties, commercial assets, or managers holding significant financial authority","$200–$500 for a one-hour real estate attorney review","1–3 days",{"best_for":472,"cost":473,"time":474},"Large portfolios, multi-jurisdiction assets, HOA management companies, or arrangements involving equity or co-ownership structures","$1,000–$3,500+","1–2 weeks",[476,481,486,491],{"code":477,"name":478,"flag_asset_id":479,"note":480},"us","United States","flag-us","Licensing requirements vary sharply by state — California, Florida, and Texas require a real estate broker license to manage property for others, while a small number of states impose no licensing requirement. Security deposit handling is governed by state statute, with trust account requirements and tenant return deadlines ranging from 14 to 45 days. Fair housing obligations under the federal Fair Housing Act apply to all residential managers, and several states add protected classes beyond the federal seven.",{"code":482,"name":483,"flag_asset_id":484,"note":485},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Most provinces require property managers to be licensed under real estate legislation — Ontario under RECA, British Columbia under BPCPA and the Real Estate Services Act, and Alberta under RECA. Trust account requirements are mandatory and strictly enforced, with commingling treated as a disciplinary offense. Quebec residential management is also subject to the Civil Code of Quebec, which imposes additional tenant-protection obligations that must be reflected in any management arrangement.",{"code":487,"name":488,"flag_asset_id":489,"note":490},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","Property managers in England and Wales are not currently required to hold a government license, but letting agents handling client money must belong to a government-approved client money protection scheme and an independent redress scheme. Scotland has a more structured licensing regime under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2014. All residential managers must comply with the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and the Renters (Reform) Bill provisions as they come into force.",{"code":492,"name":493,"flag_asset_id":494,"note":495},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","Property management licensing and trust account requirements vary significantly by member state — Germany, France, and the Netherlands each impose distinct professional certification and client-fund segregation requirements. GDPR applies to all tenant personal data processed by the manager, requiring a documented data processing basis and retention limits. Commercial property managers in France must hold a carte professionnelle issued under the Loi Hoguet, while Spanish administradores de fincas operate under a professional association framework.",[230,453,456,497,498,499,500,501,502,503,504,505],"job-offer-letter-long-D12769","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","exclusive-lease-agreement-D12808","house-rental-agreement-D12768","lease-agreement-D1179","employee-handbook-D712","asset-purchase-agreement-for-a-real-estate-property-D930","real-estate-operating-agreement-D14043","employee-dismissal-letter-D508",{"emit_how_to":191,"emit_defined_term":191},{"primary_folder":111,"secondary_folder":508,"document_type":509,"industry":510,"business_stage":511,"tags":512,"confidence":517},"job-descriptions","agreement","real-estate","all-stages",[513,510,514,515,516],"employment","contract","job-description","property-management",0.92,"\u003Ch2>What is a Property Manager Job Description?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Property Manager Job Description\u003C/strong> is a formal binding document that defines the duties, authority, compensation structure, reporting obligations, and termination conditions for an individual or company engaged to manage real property on behalf of an owner. It goes well beyond a standard job posting — establishing the legal parameters within which the manager may act independently, the spending thresholds that require owner approval, the financial records that must be maintained, and the conditions under which the arrangement may be ended. Whether the manager is a direct employee or a third-party management firm, a properly executed job description creates an enforceable record of what was agreed, protecting both the owner's asset and the manager's professional standing.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a written, signed property manager job description, a property owner has no contractual basis to enforce performance standards, cap unauthorized spending, require trust account compliance, or compel the return of keys and records on termination. Disputes between owners and managers over undocumented authority — an unauthorized $8,000 roof repair, a three-year lease signed without consent, a security deposit held in the wrong account — are among the most litigated issues in residential real estate, and the owner almost always loses when there is no written agreement to point to. A properly drafted job description also satisfies licensing authority requirements in most US states and Canadian provinces, which mandate a written management agreement as a condition of a valid management relationship. This template gives you a professionally structured starting point that covers every material term — closing the gaps that create liability before the manager ever sets foot on the property.\u003C/p>\n",1781185980497]