When property owners hire Spectrum Realty as their Florida property management company, they can rest assured knowing that their investment property will be well maintained and repaired quickly if necessary. When it comes to rental property management in Florida, it’s an all-hours job. Which means that in some instances, action may need to be taken ahead of approval from the property owner. In most cases, this is in the form of emergency repairs. Read on to learn how maintenance repair approvals work and how much authority is typically delegated to a property management company.
Property Management Services Contract
It’s common practice for there to be a Delegated Authority clause written with the contract between property owners and property management companies, like Spectrum Realty Property Management. This means that the property owner can delegate the amount up to which is approved for emergency repairs before more repairs are potentially needed. This ensures there is a cap that they are aware of, in the case that emergency repairs are needed quickly. Thereafter, approval will need to be made from the property owner to ensure further repairs are had. There are other clauses to include in your contract that will grant authority to your property management company to act decisively in the event of a maintenance emergency. This is especially helpful in preventing further damage to your rental unit in the event of an emergency maintenance.
As Spectrum’s tenant portal is open for maintenance requests 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s helpful to have a clause in the contract allowing the property management company to authorize necessary repair services, up to a limited cost, without having to wait for approval from the owner. When Jacksonville property owners partner with Spectrum Realty, our standard contract authorizes us to approve repairs up to $500 on the owner’s behalf. Any repairs required beyond the $500 allotment will need property owner approval, with the exception of maintenance emergencies.
Florida Rental Laws
One final point to be made is regarding Florida’s habitability laws and regulations. In Florida, tenants have an implied warranty of habitability, which means that rental units must be furnished with the basics and essentials for comfortable occupancy. There are certain legal obligations and regulations that state a property owner must make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition. So, Spectrum Realty Property Management will do everything that we can to fulfill maintenance needs quickly and efficiently for your property.
Partner with Spectrum Realty Property Management as your Northeast Florida property management company and rest assured knowing we’ll take excellent care of your rental unit! For over 17 years, Spectrum Realty has been a top choice in professional property management services. We strive to change the status quo of property management and take some of the burden from property owners while providing exceptional service to rental tenants. Fill out a contact form or call 904-389-7311 to see how we can support your investment property goals.