property manager
Rental overseer role
A property manager oversees real estate on behalf of owners, handling tenant relations, maintenance, rent collection, and day-to-day operations.
Property managers work with residential rentals, commercial buildings, or both: The property manager said they'd send someone to fix the leak.
The role sits between landlord and tenant, often absorbing complaints from both sides.
Obtaining tenants' due payments
- evictionForced departure from rental
- occupantOne dwelling within
- residentOne who inhabits
- leaseholderOne renting property
renter · tenant screening · security deposit · lease signing · rental application · background check · credit check · move-in
Restorative maintenance work
- upkeepOngoing preservation effort
- work ordersFormal repair authorizations
- plumbingWater and waste infrastructure
- electricalInvolving conducted current
HVAC · landscaping · painting · cleaning · inspections · preventive maintenance · vendors · contractors
Allocating funds systematically
- rent collectionObtaining tenants' due payments
- accounts payableOutstanding debts to suppliers
- accounts receivableDebts owed to business
- operating expensesRoutine business costs
financial reporting · profit · loss · reserves · capital expenditures · delinquency · collections · tax records
Contract for temporary occupancy
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- rental termsConditions governing tenancy agreements
- durationLength of existence
- expirationEnd of validity
renewal · sublet · clauses · deposit · premises · lessee · lessor · rent roll
Enforced rules and standards
- building codesLaws governing structure safety
- fair housingAntidiscrimination laws for rentals
- ADAThree-letter abbreviation, multiple meanings
- permitsGrants formal authorization
zoning · safety inspections · fire code · health code · insurance · liability · ordinances · habitability
Enclosed roofed structure
- infrastructureBasic physical systems
- common areasShared-use zones in buildings
- amenitiesDesirable features of place
- parkingLeaving a vehicle temporarily
security · utilities · fire safety · elevators · lobby · hallways · laundry room · pool
One who directs workers
- coordinatorOne who arranges activities
- directorOne who leads
- overseerOne who monitors work
- superintendentChief administrative official
administrator · management company · fiduciary · decision-maker · delegator
rent collection
Obtaining tenants' due payments
leaseholder · renter · tenant screening · security deposit · lease signing · rental application · background check · credit check · move-in · lease violation
repairs
Restorative maintenance work
- upkeepOngoing preservation effort
- work ordersFormal repair authorizations
- plumbingWater and waste infrastructure
electrical · HVAC · landscaping · painting · cleaning · inspections · preventive maintenance · vendors · contractors · appliance repair
budgeting
Allocating funds systematically
- rent collectionObtaining tenants' due payments
- accounts payableOutstanding debts to suppliers
- accounts receivableDebts owed to business
operating expenses · financial reporting · profit · loss · reserves · capital expenditures · delinquency · collections · tax records · escrow
lease agreement
Contract for temporary occupancy
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- rental termsConditions governing tenancy agreements
- durationLength of existence
expiration · renewal · sublet · clauses · deposit · premises · lessee · lessor · rent roll · lease negotiation
regulations
Enforced rules and standards
- building codesLaws governing structure safety
- fair housingAntidiscrimination laws for rentals
- ADAThree-letter abbreviation, multiple meanings
permits · zoning · safety inspections · fire code · health code · insurance · liability · ordinances · habitability · lead paint
building
Enclosed roofed structure
- infrastructureBasic physical systems
- common areasShared-use zones in buildings
- amenitiesDesirable features of place
parking · security · utilities · fire safety · elevators · lobby · hallways · laundry room · pool · fitness center
supervisor
One who directs workers
- coordinatorOne who arranges activities
- directorOne who leads
- overseerOne who monitors work
superintendent · administrator · management company · fiduciary · decision-maker · delegator
- managers
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- facility workersjanitor, custodian, maintenance worker, maintenance man, building superintendent
- rentalsrent, car rental, rental car, rental, vehicle hire
- condoscondo, condominium, co-op, unit, condo association
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