Abode Communities is a regional non-profit architectural, real estate development and property management firm. An industry leader, Abode Communities has built more than 3,000 units of permanent affordable housing and other community facilities to serve the needs of low income people throughout Southern California.  Abode Communities currently employs 151 staff members, 45 of which are in the Los Angeles corporate office and over 100 are on-site at its properties.  As a non-profit firm, Abode Communities has a double bottom line – a social mission to serve the community and a professional responsibility to assure the financial viability of the organization and its developments.

 Our mission is to open new doors in people’s lives through creative and responsible design, development and operation of service-enhanced affordable housing.

The Property Manager reports to the Regional Property Supervisor and is required to leave on site.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the day to day operations of the property.
• Supervise other property staff where applicable; office & maintenance staff.
• Prepare resident notices such as 3-Day & 10-Day Notices to Pay Rent or Quit, Lease violations, rent increases notices, inspection notices, etc.
• Attend court on evictions.
• Resident and vendor relations.
• Work closely with Resident Service Coordinators at the property where applicable.
• Responsible for clerical duties: answering phones, filling, faxing, mailing, etc.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, annual reports as required.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Conduct monthly or bi-monthly resident meetings.
• Responsible for the physical condition of the property.
• Conduct daily property inspections.
• Accept maintenance work orders and coordinate completion with maintenance staff.
• Ensure that maintenance logs and maintenance folders are updated.
• Conduct semi-annual unit inspections.
• Get vacant units ready for occupancy.
• Ensure timely vacancy turnaround.
• Collect bids for service and maintenance work.
• Enforce the Lease and Rules and Regulations.
• Manage Petty Cash fund.
• Attend after hour and weekend emergencies.
• Review time sheets.
• Maintain the rental office clean and organized.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Rent Collection and Deposit.
• Post rent on Boston Post.
• Review rent rolls, delinquency reports, vacancy reports, escrow reports, for required corrections, etc.Prepare POs for services and supplies needed for RPS approval.
• Monitor the property budget to ensure adherence.
• Complete variance reports on financial statements. Implement rent increases.

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accept applications for housing, log them on the property's waiting list, scan and send to the Compliance Dept.
• Process applications for eligibility.
• Review waiting list and conduct marketing efforts as needed to replenish the waiting list.
• Complete the annual re-certification process, interim re-certification, transfer, etc. for compliance review.
• Maintain permanent resident files organized and in good order.
• Manage the waiting list under fair housing guidelines.
• Have minimum three hopper move-in files ready for vacancies at all times.
• Complete compliance reports as requested.

Minimum 2 years of property management experience.
Experience in working with Tax Credit, HUD, and HOME program.
Must be able to read, write and speak English with the ability to write clear reports and other correspondence.
Work history emphasizing strong customer relations, oral and written communications, and organization skills.
Bilingual abilities a plus.
Computer Literacy (MS Outlook, Word, Excel).
Current CA driver's license & auto insurance.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate with residents and co-workers from diverse cultures and background.

Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, short term/long term disability insurance, 401K plan, vacation and sick leave benefits. On site unit offered.   

Abode Communities is an equal opportunity employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.