Property Management
A Texas property manager acting as agent for an owner in a lease dispute should:
AAct as their own attorney in the dispute
BFollow the owner's lawful instructions and recommend legal counsel for significant legal matters✓ Correct
CSettle all disputes independently without informing the owner
DFile a complaint with TREC on the owner's behalf
Explanation
A property manager acts as an agent for the owner and must follow lawful instructions. For significant legal disputes, the manager should recommend that the owner consult an attorney. The manager should not practice law or take unilateral action beyond their authority without the owner's direction.
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