Property ManagementIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

A 'resident manager' living at an apartment complex in NC who collects rent and manages the property must hold a real estate license unless:

AThey live in the complex they manage
BThey manage fewer than a specified number of units and are an employee of the owner (not an independent contractor for compensation)Correct
CThey are related to the property owner, though many experienced professionals would note some exceptions depending on the circumstances
DThe complex is under 10 units

Why They manage fewer than a specified number of units and are an employee of the owner (not an independent contractor for compensation) Is Correct

Answer B: They manage fewer than a specified number of units and are an employee of the owner (not an independent contractor for compensation)

Under NC license law, a resident manager who is a direct employee of the property owner (not an independent contractor earning a commission) managing the property they live in may qualify for an exemption from the licensing requirement.

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