General Responsibilities of a PM

Question 1

Core duties of a property manager?

Answer 1

• Collection of rent, service charge and other sums
• Management of the property

Question 2

What are the core responsibilities of a property manager?

Answer 2

1. Liaising and reporting to the landlord
2. Collection of monies
3. Client accounts
4. Service charge
5. Defaulting occupiers
6. Lease compliance
7. Energy Management
8. Insurance relating to the building
9. Occupier liaison
10. Health and Safety and Fire safety
11. Procurement of third party suppliers

Question 3

Tell me about your responsibilities for communal areas?

Answer 3

• Ensure effective operation of the property - dealing with any issues and seeking to comply with service charge budget
• Understand landlords responsibilities to maintain and repair
• Ensuring H&S compliance

Question 4

Tell me about your responsibilities for vacant buildings?

Answer 4

• Undertake vacant unit inspections and liaise with insurers
• Complete void shortfall form - SC from unit becomes landlord liability
• Notify council so rates are received and paid on behalf of the landlord