The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it.We have a 12 page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.

How much should you charge for a deposit?

You’d pay market rent for your apartment, then the two of you would split everything, and you’d charge a 8-10% management fee for taking care of the property.

If so, the law dictates how much interest/fees you can charge. 

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it.We have a 12 page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.

It would good to know if the market can bear a utilities charge to increase your gross and offset those expenses. if not that can really cut into your return.

I was thinking of buying a 3/2.5 condo that needs a little TLC and doing some work on it to boost the value and the rent I can charge, then renting out the unused rooms.

Here's a few questions I would ask them besides the obvious questions like "how much do you charge?"

My cleaner charges $250, but I have seen tenants pay as much as $350. 

They never did fulfill (in our opinion) the warranty...they charged a service fee and didn't replace/repair the appliance like we expected.On the other hand, now that I am a real estate agent, I offer home warranties through a preferred vendor to my sellers and buyers.