🏚️ 5 Signs You Should Fire Your Property Manager (Before It Costs You Even More)
- Aaron Evans
- Apr 15
- 2 min read
If you're chasing your manager more than they're chasing results — it’s time for a change.
✅ 1. You’re the One Chasing Them
Your property manager should be proactive, not MIA.
If you're constantly following up about late rent, repairs, or lease renewals — that’s not management, that’s babysitting.
Red Flag: You found out your tenant stopped paying two months ago… and no one told you.
💸 2. Rent Payments Are Delayed or Missing
There’s no good reason for “processing delays” when it comes to your money. If you’re getting vague answers, you could be facing serious accounting or trust fund issues.
Quick Check: Ask for a trust account ledger. If they can't or won't produce one, it's time to walk.
📞 3. Your Tenants Are Calling You — Not Them
If your tenants are skipping your property manager and contacting you directly, it’s a sign of poor communication or complete breakdown of trust.
The manager should be the solution, not another layer of confusion.
👥 4. High Staff Turnover or No Clear Contact
Property management isn’t plug-and-play. If the company constantly changes reps, or you’re told, “I’m not sure who’s handling that,” you’re dealing with disorganization — and possibly negligence.
Consistency matters. So does accountability.
🛠️ 5. Excuses Instead of Solutions
Things happen — but how they respond is everything.A solid manager doesn’t just point to the problem; they present a plan.
If your inbox is full of “we’ll look into it,” with no follow-through, ask:“What exactly am I paying for?”
🔄 What to Do If This Sounds Familiar
Here’s the good news: you’re not stuck.
Most management agreements allow you to terminate with 30-day written notice. And if you’re nervous about the transition, we make it easy.
At Strata Property Solutions, we’ve helped dozens of owners make clean, effective management changes — while keeping tenants happy and rent flowing.
💬 Let’s Talk About Your Property
We offer:
Transparent reporting
Responsive communication
Vendor accountability
Full legal & financial compliance
No excuses — just real management
📞 Ready for a real conversation?
Call us: (949)496-3210
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