Property ManagementIntermediateCalifornia Exam

A property manager is responsible for a 50-unit apartment building. California law requires the manager to keep copies of all property management records for a minimum of:

A1 year
B2 years
C3 yearsCorrect
D5 years

Why 3 years Is Correct

Answer C: 3 years

California Business and Professions Code Section 10148 requires real estate licensees to retain copies of all documents and records related to real estate transactions, including property management records, for a minimum of three years. The DRE may audit these records during that period.

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