Which activity is explicitly listed as a responsibility of a property manager?

• A. Solicit and qualify potential tenants
• B. Draft zoning changes
• C. Inspect neighboring properties
• D. Approve mortgages

Answer: (A)

The key idea is understanding what a property manager handles when filling vacancies. Soliciting and qualifying potential tenants is a central leasing duty: the manager markets empty units, shows them to prospects, and screens applicants for factors like credit, rental history, and income to ensure they fit the lease terms. This keeps occupancy steady and helps protect the property owner from risky tenants.

Drafting zoning changes isn’t within a manager’s typical scope; zoning decisions are made by local government planners and officials. Inspecting neighboring properties also isn’t a standard property management task—it might happen in broader risk or compliance contexts, but it isn’t part of routine management. Approving mortgages is a financing action handled by lenders and owners, not by the property manager who oversees day-to-day operations.

So, soliciting and qualifying potential tenants best fits the responsibilities of a property manager.