CODE OF ETHICS

It is the duty of the Property Manager to protect the public against fraud, misrepresentation and unethical practices in property management.

The Property Manager shall not discriminate in the rental, lease, or negotiation for real property based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or handicap and shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws concerning discrimination.

The Property Manager has a fiduciary responsibility to the Client and shall at all times act in the best interests of the Client.

The Property Manager shall treat all Tenants professionally when applying for, living in, and vacating a managed residence. The Property Manager shall hold in high regard the safety and health of those lawfully at a managed property.

The Property Manager shall manage all properties in accordance with safety and habitability requirements of the local jurisdiction.

The Property Manager shall hold all funds received on behalf of others in compliance with state law with full disclosure to the Client and must never commingle the firms’ or personal funds with those of the Clients.

The Property Manager must provide accurate information within his area of expertise, but refrain from the unauthorized practice of other professions including but not limited to law, accounting, financial planning, construction and contracting.

The Property Manager shall act in the best interests of their Employer.

The Property Manager shall refrain from criticizing competitors or their business practices. In the event of a controversy between Property Managers with different firms, the Property Managers shall submit the dispute to arbitration rather than litigate the matter.

The Property Manager shall not engage in the improper acts of price fixing, anti-trust, or anti-competition with other Property Managers.

The Property Manager shall strive to be informed about relevant matters affecting the property management field on a local, state, and national level.

The Property Manager shall strive to improve the property management profession by sharing with others their lessons or experience for the benefit of all.