Al Sartorelli

09/17/2026

It's still your money. Property managers are required to hold deposits in a trust account — private landlords aren't legally required to, but it's smart practice either way.

09/17/2026

There's a ceiling on what you can be charged. In North Carolina, all deposits combined (base + pet + anything else) can't exceed two months' rent on a long-term lease.

09/15/2026

Common myth, busted: your security deposit can't just cover your last month's rent unless it was agreed to in writing beforehand. Skip that step and you could be looking at late fees.

09/15/2026

Repairs taking a while? NC law gives landlords one 30-day extension if they send you an itemized accounting of what's being fixed and why. After that, it's decision time.

09/11/2026

Moving out? Your landlord has 30 days from your move-out date (or lease end, whichever is later) to get your security deposit back to you. Know the timeline, know your rights.

09/10/2026

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09/09/2026

Asheville City Council just voted to let tenants stop paying rent when landlords fail to fix serious safety issues — think no heat, no hot water, or broken elevators. Property owners like Al Sartorelli say the goal should be protecting tenants from bad actors without punishing responsible landlords. Where do you land on this one? Full story: https://wlos.com/news/local/asheville-tenants-stop-paying-rent-unsafe-conditions-unfixed-safety-concerns-city-council-unlivable-conditions-union

Asheville City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the city's housing code Tuesday night.

09/08/2026

Ever wonder what your Realtor dues actually fund? A lot of it is advocacy work that directly protects landlords and property managers — even when you don't see it happening.

09/04/2026

Did you know your local Realtor Association has been advocating for real estate professionals — including property managers — since 1917? Over 100 years of history, and it's still shaping the rules you operate under today.

09/03/2026

Property managers: are you leaving value on the table by not engaging with your local Realtor Association? 🏘️ In this series, Al Sartorelli sits down with Matt Allen to unpack the real, practical benefits the Association offers property management professionals — even if you've never thought of it as "your" organization.