Frequently Asked Questions 

Why should I hire a property management company?

Property management companies help you make the most of your investment. Owning real estate can be a lucrative business but can be a stressful one to manage also. The property manager takes that stress away from you by maintaining your property to ensure it retains or increases its value.

We find the contractors for you if the property needs repairs, we also find your tenants and monitor rent collections and take appropriate action to address late or unpaid rent. We are a one-stop shop for all your property needs and we ensure you save money and have your investment property perform efficiently.

What type of properties do you manage? 

JN Properties manages commercial and residential properties. 

How do you find tenants for my property? 

We ensure that a full background check is done by verifying relevant information. We will also share any observation with you to ensure that you are satisfied with the choice we have made.  

What aspects of the leasing/rental services will you handle as property managers? 

As property managers, we will handle the marketing of rental properties, negotiate and monitor lease/ rental agreements. We also do lease administration for clients.

We also: 

  • Conduct site visits
  • Arrange public auctions and other sale initiatives
  • Prepare sale acceptance letters
  • Arrange valuations
  • Apply for parish council permits
  • Submit all commercial risk liability insurance claims
  • Pay and settle property tax liability
  • Monitor development lands
  • Take all steps to ensure development lands are not compromised by informal settlers
  • Conduct highest and best use analysis for development land (feasibility study) 

Do you assist with persons wanting to offer Airbnb services or accommodation? 

Unfortunately, at this time JN Properties does not manage Airbnb listed properties. 


Does JN Properties provide funding for large scale renovations which don’t involve structural changes?

Our sister company JN Bank provides loans for renovations, while JN Properties will help you with managing the construction. 


Can JN Properties assist in the sale of properties?

Yes, through our real estate dealership services.


Why should I choose JN Properties?

Our goal is to deliver effective and efficient service that will ensure our clients are satisfied. The company is focused on enabling our team members to deliver their best every day. We have been in operations since 1985 and currently manage 144 properties. We manage your property and its assets and ensure that things are always in tip-top shape. JN Properties will also maintain an open line with our clients to ensure you are kept up to date on your investment 

What are your duties as property managers?

As property managers, we will be responsible for several services such as:

  • Arranging property valuations
  • Investment properties analysis (feasibility studies)
  • Property budgeting
  • Property market research (rental rates, development opportunities, valuations and land surveyors’ reports)
  • Negotiation and management of contracts for property maintenance services e.g. security, ground keeping, landscaping, and janitorial services
  • Collection of payments including rent, security deposits, insurance etc. and debt collection proceedings
  • Making payments to respective contractors
  • Arranging utility applications for service
  • Submission of incident reports for insurance claims
  • Representation of clients at strata meetings (owners)
  • Managing assets audits 

How do property inspections work?  

Regular inspections are conducted at various stages of the occupancy to assess maintenance needs and potential tenant damages, ensuring the upkeep of your investment property.

How does my tenant contact the property manager in an emergency?  

JN Properties operates 24/ 7 day through our list of preferred service providers.

What other services do you offer?

JN Properties offers other services apart from property management such as:

  • Real Estate Dealership, including the sale and rental of properties. As real estate agents, we act as an agent on behalf of persons who wish to buy, sell or rent. We also market the rental of properties and negotiate and monitor lease and rental agreements. 
  • Project Management for various kinds of projects, whether they are minor redesigns or renovations, or major construction.
  • Property Development for commercial or residential use.
  • Advisory Services: We provide guidance on all matters relating to properties and workplace management.  

Is JN Properties able to assist with developing current properties? 

JN Properties will be able to assist with development planning and management 

What is a foreclosure?

This is the legal process that a lender uses to recover the amounts owed to them when the borrower defaults for a period of time. The lender takes full and complete ownership, and all rights and the borrower’s interest in the property is extinguished. At this stage, the property, therefore, becomes wholly owned by the lender. Based on the Banking Services Act (BSA), banks have a limited time to dispose of any foreclosed property.

What is a Private Treaty?

This is the method financial institutions/ lenders use to recover an outstanding debt, where the property held as security is sold under powers of sale contained in the mortgage. The key difference between private treaty and foreclosure is that the mortgagor/ borrower will still be the registered owner of the property.  If the mortgagor pays off all outstanding sums, the lender must remove the property from private treaty.  If the property is sold at private treaty the mortgagor would be entitled to any residue from the sale proceeds. This is unlike a foreclosure, where the mortgagor would have no legal right to any of the proceeds from the sale of the property.