Property Management

A Mississippi property manager receives a certified letter from an attorney claiming the managed property encroaches on an adjacent owner's land. The property manager should:

ARespond to the attorney directly and resolve the dispute
BImmediately notify the property owner and forward the correspondence; this is a legal matter requiring the owner's attorney✓ Correct
CIgnore it since boundary disputes are the owner's problem
DMove the fence to eliminate the claimed encroachment without consulting the owner

Explanation

Legal disputes about property boundaries are matters for the property owner and their attorney to address. The property manager's role is to promptly notify the owner, forward all correspondence, and assist as directed by the owner.

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