Property Management
In Hawaii, when a property manager signs a lease on behalf of the owner, they are acting as:
AA. A principal with their own authority
BB. An agent of the property owner, with the owner being bound by the lease✓ Correct
CC. An independent contractor with no fiduciary duty
DD. A co-owner of the property
Explanation
A property manager signing a lease acts as the owner's agent, binding the owner to the lease terms under the law of agency, as long as the manager acts within their authorized scope.
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