Property Management

A Vermont residential property manager's primary obligation when a unit is damaged in a fire is to:

ATerminate the lease immediately
BNotify the owner promptly, secure the property, and coordinate insurance claims and repairs according to the management agreement✓ Correct
CReturn the security deposit and let the tenant find alternative housing on their own
DImmediately relet the unit to a new tenant

Explanation

When damage occurs, a property manager must act promptly on the owner's behalf: notify the owner, contact insurance, secure the property, document the damage, and coordinate emergency repairs. Vermont's Residential Rental Agreements Act also has provisions for tenants' rights when units become uninhabitable.

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