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Frequently asked questions.
What do you charge? K Street PM’ s fee structure varies by level of service and location. Through the years however, we have been able to keep our fees low, because of our continued success. Our goal is always to keep a tenant in your property. When it is vacant and costing you, it’ s costing us too.
What areas do you service? Washington, DC Metro Areas.
How is the management agreement establish? The agreement is established by a written contract called the“ Property Management Agreement” between the owner of the property and K Street PM. Services, procedures, terms and conditions are established through this document.
What are your office hours? We are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. We are also available on Saturday and Sunday for rental calls.
Can you deposit my checks directly? We can electronically deposit your payments directly to a designated account and email the monthly statement to you.
How long will it take to get a tenant? The rental market is affected by supply and demand, in addition to price, location and condition. Our average marketing time is about three weeks to secure a qualified tenant and accept a deposit. Typically afterwards, a tenant will move in within 14-30 days after signing a lease.
What repairs are the tenants responsible for? Tenants are responsible for keeping their unit in good repair. AC filters are to be changed on a monthly basis. They must check their smoke detectors and change batteries regularly. Any clogged toilets, drains, jammed garbage disposals, abuse, misuse or neglect of the property are the tenant’ s responsibility.
Owners are responsible if plumbing issues are a result of a crushed pipe or roots in the line. Pest control is a tenant’ s responsibility, except in multi-family units of more than four units. Lawn and pool care are negotiated on a case-by-case basis when applicable.
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