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The Role Of Apartment Property Management In Edmonton, AB

By Olivia Cross


Residential property management is the control, operation and oversight of rental units and the people who reside in them. The apartment properties range in size from very large complexes that have hundreds of residents, to small multifamily buildings. Managing rental properties can be time consuming and complex. Landlords who lack the time, skills or will to manage them can benefit from working with firms that focus on apartment property management in Edmonton, AB.

Property managers can help you in several ways, regardless of how large or small your rental property is. They will ensure that your rental property continues functioning well and generating revenue. One of the things that apartment managers do is maintaining apartment buildings. They ensure that the buildings comply with the building codes of Edmonton, AB and the standards outlined in tenant leases.

Real estate managers can perform certain basic maintenance duties themselves, such as repair work, landscaping and cleaning or hire and supervise workers to complete these tasks. They also arrange for rubbish collection, manage the maintenance of amenities like pools and laundry rooms and set up utility services. Managers also handle contract negotiations for services like security among others.

Managers of apartments also collect rent from tenants and record them. When a tenant fails to pay rent, these professionals can start the collections procedure in accordance with the laws of Edmonton. They may personally request the tenants to pay rent or serve them with a notice requesting them to either pay the amount they owe or vacate the premises. Real estate managers can start the eviction procedures through the courts if necessary.

Apart from collecting rental income, apartment managers maintain general books of account. They often prepare basic income statements so that the real estate owner can understand payments, profit margins and costs clearly. These professionals also keep the costs of maintaining a property within the budget of the landlord. They may be responsible for paying utilities, taxes and mortgages as well as the wages of contractors and employees.

Real estate managers also enforce the terms of a signed lease agreement. They ensure that tenants abide by these terms. For example, if a tenant makes a late rent payment and the lease states that a fee will be charged if a tenant pays his or her rent late, the managers inform the tenant about this violation and enforce that part of the rental agreement.

The other role of managers of properties is protecting and raising the profits and value of rental properties if possible. Therefore, they advertise any unit that gets vacant. They are required to use cost effective and high impact techniques to recruit new tenants. Some of the strategies they use include placing advertisements in magazines, newspapers, online and on bulletin boards in institutions of higher learning.

Apartment managers also show rental units to potential tenants. They also screen tenants to find out if they are financially stable and responsible. Mangers also respond to requests and complaints from tenants and usually coordinate tenant departures and move ins. They also deal with tenants who cause trouble in rental properties by using verbal warnings, written warnings, fines or eviction notices.




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