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Aid for Education

Education is the most powerful antidote against poverty in Africa, as quoted by Irina Bokova, Director General of Organization of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). However, UNESCO warns that the lack of aid to Africa and aid for education could derail efforts to make 32 million school children to get in to the schools. Various NGOs and some volunteers have taken up this task of education for poor in Africa. It is estimated that till 2015, there will be 23 million school children in the region, still, more than one in three adults in the continent are illiterate. Africa also has some of the inequalities in the world in education, due to factors such as sex, language or residence.

Under the new education reform program 1987, the Junior Secondary Schools are aimed to impart a broad-based education in Africa, to the students, including pre-disposition to technical and vocation subjects and basic life skills which will enable them to discover their aptitudes and potentialities so and induce desire for self-improvement, and appreciate the use of both brain and hand to make them creative and self-employable. It is also ensured that all Junior Secondary Schools are day schools with mixed sexes.

Education is the most powerful antidote against poverty in Africa, as quoted by Irina Bokova, Director General of Organization of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). However, UNESCO warns that the lack of aid to Africa and aid for education could derail efforts to make 32 million school children to get in to the schools. Various NGOs and some volunteers have taken up this task of education for poor in Africa. It is estimated that till 2015, there will be 23 million school children in the region, still, more than one in three adults in the continent are illiterate. Africa also has some of the inequalities in the world in education, due to factors such as sex, language or residence.

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Determining Whether a Broker Fell Below the Standard of Care Pursuant to Arizona Real Estate Law

One of the first steps in determining liability in any professional negligence claim is establishing the standard of care. This is true in the case of Arizona real estate brokers.

When a lawsuit is brought in Arizona against a real estate broker, the jury or judge will decide whether the broker’s actions and/or omissions fell below the standard of care. This decision is based on the evidence presented at trial, including relevant documents and testimony.

The standard of care itself is usually established by the expert testimony of professionals in the industry who are qualified to render such opinions. Thus, a plaintiff who seeks to recover from an Arizona real estate broker must offer the compelling testimony of some other broker, or other qualified expert, that the broker being sued failed to act reasonably.

The easiest way to understand the standard of care is to ask whether the broker failed to use the skill, prudence and diligence that other Arizona real estate brokers commonly exercise.

Of course, even if it is established that the broker violated the standard of care, the plaintiff must also show that he or she also suffered compensable damages. Such damages are generally equivalent to the amount of money lost by the plaintiff as the result of the broker’s wrongful conduct.

If you’re an Arizona real estate broker facing a claim that you violated the standard of care, or if you believe you have a claim against a broker, you should seek the counsel of an experienced Arizona real estate attorney as soon as possible.

Kevin R. Harper is an Arizona real estate and business litigation attorney, representing individuals and small businesses throughout the state of Arizona from his centrally-located office at 1 N. Central Ave., Suite 1130, in downtown Phoenix.

Property Management Companies to Maximize the Property Value

Property Management Companies play a vital role in managing and maintaining all sorts of commercial, industrial and residential properties. It is not an easy task. A well-maintained property will always have a high demand in the real estate market. That is why these companies are becoming an unavoidable part of the real estate industry. It acts as a middle man between the property owner and the tenant, and takes care of the interest of both sides.

The responsibilities of these companies can be categorised into four major areas. This includes facility management, marketing and finance, tenant occupancy, and administration and maintenance.

Facility management – Main role of property Management Company is maintaining the property and maximizing the return on investments. By acting for the property owner the company do all kinds of activities including physical management of the structures and outdoor areas. The company do all kinds of outdoor and indoor alterations like landscaping, plumbing work, electrician work, roof modifications and painting works as needed. They maintain physical capital assets and do all sorts of repair and construction work as needed. All these can help in improving the value of the property.

Marketing and finance – A Metro property management company manages the accounts and finances of real estate properties as directed by the property owner. Managing the property in a great way and by understanding the operating expenses and budget involved in it, they set appropriate rental rate or selling rate. This can help in giving the property for lease at the current market value. By adapting various advertising strategies and marketing programs, the company makes an effort to maximize the rental rates. A good company will have better knowledge of financial statements, profit & loss statements and regular financial reporting. This helps in dealing with loss making property. By designing special strategies a loss making property can be converted into a profit generating one.

Tenant occupancy – A property management company acts for the property owner to get maximum returns from a leased out property. They collect rent, update rent deeds, constantly monitor activities and make sure the tenant is satisfied with the rental services. Some companies deal with both property insurance and property taxes. They make sure all the properties have valid insurance and paid all the taxes on time. By keeping the landowner’s term and conditions on one side and tenant requirements on the other, they do all sorts of property deals with great balance and professionalism.

Administration and maintenance – Filing property maintenance and tax records are a property management company’s duty. For industrial real-estate properties they have to prepare financial reports of non-performing assets on an annual, half-yearly and quarterly basis. Apart from these they have to keep records of lease agreements, rent details, tenant details, rent-updating details etc.

A property management company acts in the best interest of the property owner. They easily understand the owner’s requirements and do according to his wish. The sudden boom in the real estate business is inviting more professionals in the property management business. It’s a good niche to grow, relish and enjoy.