Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Utah
Property Managers
If a property manager has gone outside of the contract originally signed, for example authorized work above and beyond the $150 allowed per the contract without our consent, and as result cost us about $2000, is he liable to pay us? And how would we go about pursuing that? Where can we also put in a complaint about his business?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Property Managers
The property manager may be liable. It will depend on the contract and relevant facts. You may call for a free consultation.
Re: Property Managers
The simple answer is that you have to look at the contract, i.e., the wording and interpretation. Is it ambiguous in any way regarding your problem? What defense might the property manager have, e.g., you were unavailable and the work was necessary immediately?
Assuming that all is in your favor your recourse is to demand payment or otherwise negotiate a settlement such as by crediting the manager's fees against the amount, or to sue. As for a complaint, the Utah Division of REal Estate handles complaints [http://realestate.utah.gov/complaint.html]and if the property manager is a member of the local board of realtors, they can also handle some complaints.
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