by Simply Live | Aug 11, 2026 | Property Management Agreements
Here’s what most property management companies won’t tell you: The more complex your contract, the more you don’t trust your service. Think about it. If you truly believed your service was exceptional, why would you need 15 pages of fine print, hidden clauses, and...
by Simply Live | Aug 4, 2026 | Property Management Agreements
Here’s a question most property management companies won’t answer honestly: “If your service is so great, why do you need a contract to keep clients?” The silence is deafening. After 19 years managing 250 properties in the Lansing tri-county area with zero longterm...
by Simply Live | Jul 28, 2026 | Property Management, Property Management Agreements
Most property management companies have a dirty secret: 40–50% of their clients leave within the first 3 years. They don’t advertise this. They don’t talk about it. They bury it in their financials and replace lost clients with aggressive sales tactics. But here’s what...
by Simply Live | Jul 21, 2026 | Property Management Agreements
Most property management companies lock you into 1–3 year contracts with early termination fees that can cost thousands. Here’s the pitch: “We need long-term contracts to protect our investment in your property. Tenant placement costs money. Training costs money. We...
by Simply Live | Jun 2, 2026 | Property Management, Property Management Agreements, Rent Grace Period
“Can I pay rent on the 5th this month? I get paid on the 4th.” “I know it’s the 3rd, but I’ll have it by Friday. Can you waive the late fee just this once?” “My last landlord always gave me until the 10th. Why are you being so strict?” After 19 years managing 250...
by Simply Live | Apr 21, 2026 | Property Management, Property Management Agreements
“Sign here for three years. $1,500 placement fee per tenant. $1,000 early termination penalty.” Sound familiar? If you’ve ever worked with a property management company, you’ve probably seen contracts like this. Long-term commitments. Hidden fees. Penalties for...
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