Property Management

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
DThe complex is under 10 units

Explanation

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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