Benchmark Property Consultants provide expert witness services related to the property management industry. We can provide valuable services in legal proceedings, arbitration, or disputes related to property management. We can offer expertise, knowledge, and opinion on various aspects of property management to help the courts or involved parties understand complex issues. Founder, David H. Booth has over 40 years of hands on, specialized knowledge and experience in the field of residential and commercial property management with special emphasis in the management of HOAs.

• Experience in deposition, mediation, arbitration, trial
• Development property management expertise and construction defect issues
• Water intrusion
• Collections
• Covenant violation
• Declaratory Relief
• Experienced with both Short-term and Long-term rentals
• Premises injury
• Insurance claims

Services include:

• Expert Reports and Testimony: prepare expert reports outlining their findings and opinions, which can be submitted as evidence in legal proceedings and provide expert testimony in court to explain their conclusions and answer questions from attorneys.
• Dispute Resolution: participate in mediation, arbitration, or litigation proceedings as a neutral third party or as a consultant to help resolve disputes between property owners, tenants, or other stakeholders.
• Property Valuation: assess the current or present value of a property, taking into account factors like net operating income, location, condition, market trends, and other proposed improvements.
• Lease and Rental Analysis: review lease agreements, rental policies, and tenant-landlord relationships and provide insights into compliance with lease terms, rental rates, and fair housing regulations.
• Maintenance and Repairs: We are experts in the evaluation of property maintenance practices and the adequacy of maintenance work and can determine whether proper maintenance procedures were followed and if there were any violations of industry standards.
• Management Practices: We can assess property management practices, such as budgeting, financial reporting, marketing, and property inspections. We can evaluate whether industry best practices were followed and if management decisions were reasonable.
• Risk Management: identify and evaluate risks associated with property management, including safety concerns, liability issues, and insurance coverage. and provide recommendations to minimize risks and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.