Property Management

A Mississippi property manager oversees a mixed-use development with retail on the ground floor and apartments above. Coordinating maintenance between the commercial and residential portions requires:

ASeparate management companies for each use
BClear protocols addressing how common systems (HVAC, roof, utilities, parking) are shared between uses and how maintenance costs are allocated✓ Correct
CTreating the commercial and residential portions as completely separate properties
DOnly managing the residential portion since retail tenants are self-sufficient

Explanation

Mixed-use property management requires careful coordination of shared building systems, common areas, and cost allocation between commercial and residential uses. The management agreement and leases should specify who is responsible for what, how shared systems are maintained, and how costs are divided between the different uses.

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