Key Roles in Management Rights
1. Caretaker role
This involves taking care of the common property, such as the swimming pool, gardens, lighting, driveways and paths. Your agreement with the body corporate should include:
- What you are expected to do for the agreed caretaking fee
- The fees you can expect for additional work or responsibilities
- The opportunity to have your caretaker fee increased at intervals
2. Letting role
Your letting agreement with the body corporate allows you the exclusive opportunity to let lots within the scheme. It could also require you to:
- Advertise lots available for letting
- Vet potential tenants for suitability
- Collect and account for rent
- Operate an office and reception area during business hours.