Caretaking agreements can sometime lack important detail, leaving managers to navigate commonly asked questions: do I have to do this if it’s not in the contract?; is this duty specialist work?; and how should I balance the spirit of the agreement with practical needs on site?
In our latest Resort News article, William Kenny offers practical, real-world tips for managers navigating questions about caretaking duties without resorting to legal advice.
Specifically, William covered off strategies that caretakers could use to keep relationships strong and disputes at bay – including:
- applying a pragmatic approach to small routine task that would improve the scheme (even if they are not explicitly required);
- using real world examples to distinguish between routine tasks and specialist work;
- understanding what “reasonable directions” means and the expectations attached to this term;
- how to generate goodwill to strengthen relationships with owners and the committee; and
- when to document decisions and seek clarity to prevent issues
You can read William’s article here.
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Feel free to contact our dedicated management rights team if you need assistance buying, selling or running a management rights business (including questions about caretaking duties).
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