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Yes but my one was addressing the written issue about service. Doesn't look like Terry gave a definite answer though because there are other laws to consider as well. Either way a landlord shouldn't accept responsibility when the property manager is responsible. Agencies are required to have...

Well you need qualifications to work in that field so it's up to you if you want to continue. All I'm saying is that if it's a service they provide then they have a duty of care to act in the best interest of the landlord. It is not reasonable to assume that a landlord would engage a non...

Disclaimers don't release you of any responsibility. So if the property manager engages a non licensed/insured tradesmen who burns the house down, your insurance won't cover it right. And because the tradesperson doesn't have insurance, you sue the property agency who has professional indemnity...

I doubt anyone would say that though because the client would probably go to a different property manager if the current one has no confidence in what they are doing. Also if repairs and maintenance are listed in the management agreement then it is part of the service they provide.

It's probably quite common, but it is shoddy service if you compare it with a professional. Any good PM or company will have policies in place to minimise all potential risk. This means that every trades person they use provides them with a copy of their required licensing and insurance...