CRM Property Management Practices 2

Question 1

A residential manager discovers a tenant has sublet their unit without permission in violation of the lease. What is the most appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Issue a written notice to cure or quit

Answer

A written notice to cure or quit gives the tenant an opportunity to remedy the lease violation before eviction proceedings begin.

Question 2

Which document establishes the legal authority of a property manager to act on behalf of a property owner?

Accepted Answer

Management agreement

Answer

The management agreement is the contract that grants the property manager authority to act as the owner's agent.

Question 3

A tenant's security deposit is $1,500 and they move out leaving $400 in damages. How much must the manager return?

Accepted Answer

$1,100

Answer

The manager must return $1,100, which is the deposit minus the $400 in legitimate damages.

Question 4

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a prospective tenant requests a reserved parking space near their unit as a reasonable accommodation. The manager should:

Accepted Answer

Grant the request if it does not create undue hardship

Answer

Managers must grant reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities unless doing so causes undue hardship.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a move-in inspection checklist?

Accepted Answer

To document the unit's condition and protect both parties regarding the security deposit

Answer

A move-in checklist documents the pre-existing condition of the unit, protecting the manager from false damage claims and the tenant from unjust deductions.

(CRM) Certified Residential Manager Practice Test

(CRM) Certified Residential Manager Practice Test

CRM Property Management Practices 2