PMC4: Fair Housing, Trust Funds, and Legal Aspects

This is a non-credit course. Not for license renewals.

This course will provide real estate professionals with a thorough understanding about the federal and state laws regarding fair housing, delinquency resolution, trust fund handling and other legal issues property managers may experience. Explore the various laws that every property manager and real estate licensee must understand to protecting your life and your business.

How you benefit from taking this course:

• Understand how to comply with federal and state fair housing laws
• Learn the delinquency resolution options and the legal process involved in terminating a tenancy other than through eviction
• Describe the legal steps involved in the eviction process
• Discover how to maintain complete and accurate trust fund records in compliance with the California law
• Explain the law of agency, fiduciary duties and other legal issues relating to property management

This course covers:

• Consumer Protection Laws
  • U.S. Civil Rights Acts and Fair Housing Laws
  • California Fair Employment and Housing Act
  • California Unruh Civil Rights Act
  • Chapter Review and Key Learning Points
• Delinquency Resolution and Eviction Process
  • Delinquency Resolution
  • Termination of Tenancy
  • Unlawful Detainer and Eviction
  • Chapter Review and Key Learning Points
• Trust Funds, Records and Reports
  • Trust Funds and Records
  • Reports
  • Chapter Review and Key Learning Points
• Legal Aspects
  • Agency and Fiduciary Duties
  • Health and Disability Consideration

About The Designation

The Property Management Certification (PMC) is a program for all Licensed Real Estate Professionals who want to learn how to manage residential and commercial rental property.

After all requirements have been met, students may apply for an official certificate. Once certified, students may add the certification to business cards, websites, email signatures, blogs, promotional materials, and more. There are no annual renewal requirements.

ATTENTION CAR MEMBERS: You can receive this course for 50% off its regular price by using your membership benefits at the California Association of REALTORS® website! Visit this course at the CAR Education Online Store for more details.

Our Mission Statement

To provide superior distance education that exceeds industry standards and expectations in course content and delivery methods to those who seek to enter a new profession and those engaged in a profession.