Property Management
A property manager signs a lease on behalf of the property owner. Under Idaho law, what authority does the property manager need to do this?
AVerbal permission from the owner
BWritten authorization in the property management agreement✓ Correct
COnly a real estate license
DApproval from IREC
Explanation
To sign leases on behalf of a property owner in Idaho, the property manager must have written authority, typically provided in the property management agreement. Acting without written authority can create personal liability for the manager.
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