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Professional Property Management Course 4: Trust Funds, Fair Housing and Legal Aspects of Property Management

Course description:
This four (4) hour course will provide real estate professionals with a thorough understanding about the federal and state laws regarding fair housing, delinquency resolution, trust fund handling and other legal issues property managers may experience. Explore the various laws that every property manager and real estate licensee must understand to protecting your life and your business.

Registration:

Live or LearnMyWay®: To register for an upcoming live lecture or LearnMyWay® course near you, visit the C.A.R. Education Calendar.

Online Anytime: To purchase this course online anytime, available 24/7, visit store.car.org.

Certification: This Professional Property Management course counts toward earning the Property Management Certification (PMC) and the Property Management Masters (PMM). For more information about these certifications, please visit the Certifications/Designation Page

Live or LearnMyWay® Online Anytime

How you benefit from taking this course:

Understand how to comply with federal and state fair housing laws
Learn the delinquency resolution options and the legal process involved in terminating a tenancy other than through eviction
Describe the legal steps involved in the eviction process
Discover how to maintain complete and accurate trust fund records in compliance with the California law
Explain the law of agency, fiduciary duties and other legal issues relating to property management

This course covers:

Consumer Protection Laws
- U.S. Civil Rights Acts and Fair Housing Laws
- California Fair Employment and Housing Act
- California Unruh Civil Rights Act
- Chapter Review and Key Learning Points
Delinquency Resolution and Eviction Process
- Delinquency Resolution
- Termination of Tenancy
- Unlawful Detainer and Eviction
- Chapter Review and Key Learning Points
Trust Funds, Records and Reports
- Trust Funds and Records
- Reports
- Chapter Review and Key Learning Points
Legal Aspects
- Agency and Fiduciary Duties
- Health and Disability Considerations

Who should attend:
Real estate professionals who want to increase their income by establishing a successful residential property management business in the current market.

Instructors: For Instructor Bios click here

Earn the Property Management Certification (PMC) or the Property Management Masters (PMM) Certification:

The PMC Certification can be earned by taking four of the property management courses we offer. The PMM requires 8 courses to be completed. Visit the Career Path for more info.

Buy all 10 Property Management ONLINE ANYTIME Courses in one bundle and save NOW!

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