Yes, you can just send a written notice of default and to terminate his services in writing. There is not a 30 day notice period required unless the written property management agreement requires it.
Call the property manager and let her know that you're going in a different direction. keep your reason generic and don't go into too many details. I would send the property management a certified letter mentioning that you're ending your contract after the initial conversation. Give him/her a 30 day notice.
Dear Property Manager's Name, I am writing to terminate our property management agreement, effective Date. I have appreciated your services and efforts on behalf of my properties and tenants. However, after careful consideration, I have decided to engage a new property management service.
To get out of it, announce your intent between 180 days and 90 days from the effective renewal date. Plan ahead, interview other management companies, and do the transfer. But make sure you have a new management company ready to take over.
At a glance, it might seem difficult to terminate a property management contract. But, with the right steps and careful consideration, owners can even cancel their contract early. They just need to have just cause and be prepared for the possible costs that come along with it.
A property manager becomes an authorized representative when the property owner & manager execute a legally binding property management agreement, a legal contract that details a manager's responsibilities and the owner's expectations regarding the property's managerial tasks.
The management agreement is the employment contract for a property manager. The owner is the principal and the property manager is the general agent in this agreement, which creates an agency relationship between the parties.
The agreement should outline the fees and compensation structure for the property management services. This may include a percentage of the monthly rent, flat fees, leasing fees, maintenance charges, and any additional expenses that the property owner might be responsible for.
Typically, property managers require a 30-day or 60-day notice. The notice period should have been specified when entering the contract. Terminating with sufficient notice will help minimize disruptions to any ongoing management tasks such as collecting rent or completing maintenance requests.
In addition to the length of the agreement, a property management contract covers everything the property manager will do for the owner and fees for the service. The contract also stipulates which party is responsible for the functions of the daily operations of the property.