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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AGREEMENT

1. DOCUMENT PREAMBLE & RECITALS

THIS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AGREEMENT (hereinafter the "Agreement") is entered into and made effective as of this _____ day of _____________, 20 (the "Effective Date"), by and between:

OWNER: _________________________________________________ [Insert Legal Name of Property Owner/Entity], having its principal place of business or residence at _________________________________________________ [Insert Address] (hereinafter referred to as the "Owner"), and

AGENT: _________________________________________________ [Insert Legal Name of Management Company], a _________________ [Insert State of Incorporation and Entity Type, e.g., Delaware corporation / Limited Liability Company], having its principal place of business at _________________________________________________ [Insert Address] (hereinafter referred to as the "Agent").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Owner is the lawful fee simple owner or master lessee of certain real property and improvements located at _________________________________________________ [Insert Property Address], commonly known as _________________________________________________ [Insert Property Name, if applicable] (hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property"); and

WHEREAS, Owner desires to retain Agent to exclusively manage, operate, maintain, and service the Subject Property, and Agent desires to accept such appointment and perform such management services in accordance with the strict operational guidelines, protocols, and standard operating procedures set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend for this document to serve as the definitive, legally binding operational standard for all management functions, performance metrics, and administrative duties executed at the Subject Property;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, representations, and legal considerations set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and legal sufficiency of which are hereby mutually acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

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2. OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them below, and such definitions shall apply equally to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined:

1. "Applicable Law" means all federal, state, county, and municipal statutes, codes, acts, ordinances, orders, rules, regulations, and administrative decrees of any governmental or quasi-governmental authority having jurisdiction over the Subject Property or the Parties hereto.
2. "Operating Account" means the segregated, insured depository account established by Agent in the name of the Owner (or Agent as fiduciary for Owner) at an FDIC-insured financial institution into which all Gross Receipts are deposited and from which all Operating Expenses are disbursed.
3. "Operating Expenses" means all reasonable, necessary, and actual costs and expenses incurred by Agent in the direct management, operation, maintenance, and servicing of the Subject Property pursuant to this Agreement and the approved Annual Operating Budget, excluding Agent's corporate overhead.
4. "Gross Receipts" means all rents, issues, profits, security deposits (until forfeited or applied), laundry income, parking fees, utility reimbursements, and any other revenue streams derived from the operation, leasing, or occupancy of the Subject Property.
5. "Force Majeure Event" means acts of God, natural disasters, war, civil unrest, terrorism, epidemics, pandemics, government-mandated lockdowns, widespread utility failures, or any other extraordinary cause beyond the reasonable control of the affected Party, which could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable diligence.
6. "Lease" means any residential, commercial, or industrial lease, sublease, or license agreement executed by Agent on behalf of Owner, or by Owner with Agent’s concurrence, demising any portion of the Subject Property to a third-party tenant.
7. "Maintenance Threshold" means the maximum monetary expenditure Agent is authorized to commit for non-emergency repairs, replacements, or maintenance items without obtaining prior written approval from Owner, specifically established herein as $_________________ [Insert Dollar Amount] per occurrence.
8. "Standard Operating Procedures" or "SOPs" means the detailed, step-by-step protocols, administrative routines, accounting workflows, maintenance schedules, and tenant relations guidelines incorporated into and enforced through this Agreement.

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3. SUBSTANTIVE TERMS & OBLIGATIONS

3.1 Appointment and Exclusivity

Owner hereby appoints Agent as the exclusive managing agent for the Subject Property, and Agent hereby accepts such appointment, subject to the terms, conditions, and operational limits contained in this Agreement. Agent shall possess the full power and authority to act on behalf of Owner in all matters pertaining to the leasing, maintenance, operation, and day-to-day administration of the Subject Property.

3.2 Agent’s Duties and Standard of Care

Agent shall perform all management services under this Agreement with the highest standards of professional care, skill, diligence, and integrity customary in the institutional property management industry within the applicable jurisdiction. Agent shall operate the Subject Property in strict compliance with all Applicable Laws, including fair housing statutes, environmental protection laws, building codes, and labor regulations.

3.3 Leasing and Tenant Relations

1. Marketing and Advertising: Agent shall actively market vacant units utilizing commercially reasonable advertising channels, maintaining curb appeal, digital listings, and professional signage in accordance with the marketing SOPs.
2. Tenant Screening: Agent shall execute a rigorous tenant screening process for all prospective occupants, which shall include credit background checks, criminal history verification, eviction database searches, employment validation, and rental history references.
3. Lease Execution: Agent is authorized to negotiate, execute, renew, and terminate Leases on behalf of Owner utilizing standardized lease forms approved by Owner’s legal counsel. Agent shall not alter standard lease terms without prior written consent from Owner.

3.4 Financial Management and Accounting

1. Collection of Revenues: Agent shall use diligent commercial efforts to collect all rents, fees, and other Gross Receipts due from tenants on or before the due date specified in their respective Leases.
2. Depository Accounts: All funds collected on behalf of Owner shall be deposited into the Operating Account. Agent shall maintain complete, accurate, and separate ledger accounts for the Subject Property, segregating Owner’s funds from Agent’s corporate operating funds and the funds of any other property managed by Agent.
3. Financial Reporting: Agent shall deliver to Owner, no later than the fifteenth (15th) day of each calendar month, a comprehensive accounting package covering the preceding month, including an income statement, balance sheet, rent roll, accounts receivable aging report, and bank reconciliation statements.
4. Annual Budget: Not later than sixty (60) days prior to the commencement of each calendar year, Agent shall prepare and submit to Owner a proposed Annual Operating Budget and Capital Expenditure Plan for review and written approval.

3.5 Maintenance, Repairs, and Capital Improvements

1. Routine Maintenance: Agent shall oversee and coordinate all routine maintenance, janitorial services, landscaping, and minor repairs necessary to keep the Subject Property in a clean, safe, and habitable condition.
2. Emergency Repairs: In the event of an immediate threat to life, health, safety, or structural integrity of the Subject Property (e.g., major fire, burst pipes, total structural failure), Agent is fully authorized to take immediate, necessary remedial action regardless of cost, and shall notify Owner as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter.
3. Contractor Procurement: Agent shall solicit competitive bids for all contract services and capital repairs exceeding $_________________ [Insert Dollar Amount], engaging licensed, insured, and reputable independent contractors to perform work on the Subject Property.

3.6 Owner’s Representations and Obligations

1. Legal Authority: Owner represents and warrants that it holds marketable title to the Subject Property, possesses full legal capacity and corporate authority to enter into this Agreement, and that the execution hereof does not violate any superior mortgage, deed of trust, covenant, or agreement.
2. Funding Obligations: Owner shall maintain a minimum reserve balance of $_________________ [Insert Dollar Amount] in the Operating Account at all times to ensure the uninterrupted payment of debt service, utilities, taxes, insurance, and Operating Expenses.
3. Insurance: Owner shall procure and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance, property damage insurance, and workers' compensation insurance (if applicable), naming Agent as an additional insured. Such policies shall carry minimum coverage limits of $_________________ [Insert Dollar Amount] per occurrence.

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4. DEFAULT, TERMINATION, AND REMEDIES

4.1 Events of Default

The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute a material breach and "Event of Default" under this Agreement:

1. Monetary Default: Failure by either Party to pay any sum of money due hereunder within ten (10) business days following receipt of written demand.
2. Non-Monetary Default: Failure by either Party to observe, perform, or comply with any material covenant, term, condition, or SOP set forth in this Agreement.
3. Bankruptcy/Insolvency: The filing of a petition in bankruptcy or insolvency by or against a Party, the appointment of a receiver for all or substantially all of a Party's assets, or an assignment for the benefit of creditors.
4. Fraud or Gross Negligence: Commission of fraud, embezzlement, willful misconduct, or gross negligence by either Party in connection with the operation of the Subject Property or the administration of funds.

4.2 Notice and Cure Periods

In the event of any default under this Agreement, the non-defaulting Party shall provide written notice of default to the defaulting Party specifying the exact nature of the breach. The defaulting Party shall have a period of thirty (30) business days from the date of receipt of such notice to cure said default; provided, however, that if the default is non-monetary and cannot reasonably be cured within thirty (30) business days through the exercise of due diligence, the defaulting Party shall not be in default so long as it commences curative action within the initial thirty (30) day period and diligently prosecutes the same to completion.

4.3 Termination Rights

1. Termination for Cause: If an Event of Default is not cured within the applicable cure period set forth in Section 4.2, the non-defaulting Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon delivery of written notice of termination.
2. Termination Without Cause: Owner or Agent may terminate this Agreement without cause upon providing sixty (60) days prior written notice to the other Party.

4.4 Obligations Upon Termination

Upon the effective date of termination of this Agreement:

1. Agent shall deliver to Owner all keys, combinations, access codes, books, records, tenant files, unexecuted leases, and financial documents relating to the Subject Property.
2. Agent shall render a final accounting of all Gross Receipts and Operating Expenses and transfer all balances held in the Operating Account to an account designated by Owner, after deducting all legitimate, earned management fees and verified unreimbursed expenses.
3. Agent shall reasonably cooperate with Owner and any incoming successor management company to ensure an orderly, uninterrupted transition of operational control.

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5. BOILERPLATE LEGAL PROVISIONS

5.1 Severability

If any provision, clause, or section of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Agreement are declared to be severable.

5.2 Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including any attached exhibits, schedules, and approved SOP addenda, constitutes the entire, final, and exclusive agreement between the Parties pertaining to the management of the Subject Property, superseding all prior oral or written negotiations, representations, understandings, or agreements. No modification, amendment, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by both Parties.

5.3 Force Majeure

Neither Party shall be held liable or deemed in default for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under this Agreement if such failure or delay arises directly or indirectly from a Force Majeure Event, provided that the affected Party uses diligent commercial efforts to mitigate the effects of such event and resumes performance promptly upon the cessation thereof.

5.4 Governing Law and Venue

This Agreement, and all claims, disputes, or controversies arising out of or relating to it, shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of _________________ [Insert State], without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The Parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located within _________________ County, _________________ [Insert State].

5.5 Dispute Resolution

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, including its formation, interpretation, breach, or termination, shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The place of arbitration shall be _________________ [Insert City, State], and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The prevailing party in any such arbitration or litigation shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney's fees, expert witness fees, and administrative costs.

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6. FORMAL EXECUTION BLOCK

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Property Management Standard Operating Procedures Agreement to be duly executed by their respective authorized officers, agents, or representatives as of the Effective Date first written above.

OWNER:

[Insert Company/Owner Legal Name]

By: _________________________________________________ Name: _______________________________________________ Title: ________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________________

AGENT:

[Insert Management Company Legal Name]

By: _________________________________________________ Name: _______________________________________________ Title: ________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________________