Some PMs will try to act the opposite, but if you're the property owner, you're HIRING the property manager to find you tenants and/or manage the rental process

Some PMs will try to act the opposite, but if you're the property owner, you're HIRING the property manager to find you tenants and/or manage the rental process. Their responsibilities are defined in the property management contract. Sadly, their contracts are pretty slimy - they usually absolve the property manager of any wrongdoing whatsoever. Do they hold up in court? KINDA. Unless you're incredibly rich and have a fantastic lawyer.