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                                                                   Exhibit 10.01

                                     FORM OF

                              MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

     THIS MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (the "Agreement"), made this ____________ day of
_________, ______, by and between NTS REALTY HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a
Delaware limited partnership ("Owner") and NTS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, a Kentucky
corporation ("Manager").

     WHEREAS, Owner owns, leases, develops and rents various office and business
centers, multifamily properties, retail properties and a ground lease in
Kentucky, Florida, Georgia and Indiana;

     WHEREAS, Owner considers it desirable to hire Manager as the exclusive and
sole management and rental agent of those properties of the Owner;

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual undertakings, IT IS AGREED
by and between the parties hereto as follows:

                                    ARTICLE I

                                 GRANT OF AGENCY

     Owner hereby appoints Manager as the sole and exclusive renting and
management agent of Owner's properties, wherever located (individually, a
"Property" and collectively, the "Properties").

                                   ARTICLE II

                                   DEFINITIONS

     "AGREEMENT" shall mean this Management Agreement dated _____________, 2004,
by and between Owner and Manager.

     "AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER" shall mean that certain agreement by and
among NTS Realty Holdings Limited Partnership, NTS Properties-III,
NTS-Properties IV, NTS-Properties V, a Maryland limited partnership,
NTS-Properties VI, a Maryland limited partnership and NTS-Properties VII, Ltd.
dated February 3, 2004.

     "CLOSING DATE" shall mean that certain term defined in the Agreement and
Plan of Merger.

     "EXTRAORDINARY REPAIRS" shall mean repairs or alterations made to a
Property or Properties which require the Manager to hire additional personnel or
expend additional manpower to plan, oversee, construct or implement repairs or
alterations.

     "LEASING AND RE-LEASING FUNCTIONS" shall mean all activities, including but
not limited to, marketing efforts to lease and renew existing leases in
connection with business centers and office buildings owned by the Owner, as
well as efforts to negotiate, prepare and execute the leases. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, Leasing and Re-leasing Functions shall not include any
activities related to the Owner's multifamily properties.

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     "MANAGER" shall mean NTS Development Company, a Kentucky corporation,
unless otherwise stated.

     "ORDINARY REPAIRS" shall mean all repairs or alterations made to a Property
or Properties which do not require the Manager to hire additional personnel or
expend additional manpower to plan, oversee and implement the repairs or
alterations.

     "OWNER" shall mean NTS Realty Holdings Limited Partnership, a Delaware
limited partnership, unless otherwise stated.

     "PROPERTY" or "PROPERTIES" shall mean all property wherever located whereby
the Owner appoints Manager the sole and exclusive renting and management agent.

                                   ARTICLE III

                                DUTIES OF MANAGER

     3.1  RENTING OF PROPERTIES. Manager shall use its best efforts to dispose
of vacant space and keep the Properties rented to suitable and desirable
tenants.

     3.2  ADVERTISING AND SIGNS. Subject to Owner's approval, Manager shall
advertise the Properties or portions thereof, prepare and secure renting signs,
renting plans, circular matter and other forms of advertising.

     3.3  NEGOTIATING LEASES. All inquiries received by Owner for any leases or
renewals, or agreements for the rental or operation of any of the Properties, or
any part thereof, shall be referred to Manager, and all negotiations connected
therewith shall be conducted solely by or under the direction of Manager.

     3.4  COLLECTION OF RENTS. Manager shall use its best efforts to manage
Properties and collect the rents and other income derived from them.

     3.5  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. Manager may, in the name of the Owner, hire legal
counsel and institute any and all legal actions or proceedings for the
collection of rents or other income from the Properties, or the ousting or
dispossessing of tenants or other persons from the Properties. Manager may also
employ legal counsel to prepare lease and lease amendments and for advice with
respect to existing tenancies. Owner shall reimburse Manager for all reasonable
fees and expenses of counsel set forth above in the manner provided for in this
Agreement.

     3.6  REPAIRS. Manager is generally authorized, in the name of the Owner, to
make, or cause to be made, Ordinary Repairs to the Properties and to purchase
supplies as may be advisable or necessary. Manager should not incur an expense
which exceeds the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) for any one item of
alteration or repair unless specifically authorized by Owner, except in
emergency circumstances as deemed by Manager. Manager shall be reimbursed for
the cost of Ordinary Repairs, not to exceed the lower of:

          (a)  the cost to Manager of such repairs; or

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          (b)  ninety percent (90%) of the fee which the Owner would
     customarily be required to pay an independent party for such services.

Manager shall pass on to Owner any rebate or discount which Manager obtains for
the purchase of supplies or services for the repair or alteration of the
Properties.

     3.7  SERVICE CONTRACTS. Manager is authorized, in the name of the Owner, to
enter contracts for electricity, gas, telephone, janitorial services, snow
removal, window cleaning, vermin extermination and other services as Manager
deems advisable for the Properties that are customarily performed by an outside
vendor other than a property manager.

     3.8  EMPLOYEES. Manager agrees to use reasonable care to hire, supervise
the work of and discharge employees on behalf of Owner. All employees hired to
service, operate and maintain the Properties shall be employees of Manager or
its subcontractor, and not of Owner. Manager shall ensure that all of its
employees are covered by Workmen's Compensation policies and any other policies
which now or hereafter are required by any governmental agency. In addition,
Manager shall ensure that its employees are covered by Federal or State
Unemployment Insurance, shall make all wage and salary deductions properly
applicable and pay all taxes incurred in connection with the wages, salaries or
employment of its employees by means of withholding or as otherwise may be
required by law or regulation.

     3.9  MONTHLY STATEMENTS. Manager shall create and submit to Owner a monthly
statement of receipts and disbursements, remitting any balance shown to Owner.
The disbursements shall include the compensation of Manager on the basis
provided in this Agreement.

     3.10 REIMBURSEMENT OF MANAGER. Owner shall reimburse Manager promptly for
any monies that Manager may elect to advance for the account of Owner. Nothing
in this Agreement shall be construed to obligate Manager to make any advances.

     3.11 SEPARATION OF OWNER'S MONIES. All monies received by Manager for or on
behalf of Owner (less any sums properly deducted by Manager pursuant to any of
the provisions of this Agreement) shall be deposited in a special bank account
maintained by Manager for the deposit of monies of Owner and not commingled with
the funds of Manager.

     3.12 SPECIAL SERVICES. If after completion of the construction and
development of a Property or Properties (including completion of initial
rehabilitation or other construction at the time the Owner acquires the Property
or Properties), it becomes advisable or necessary to make Extraordinary Repairs
or engage in extensive reconstruction or rehabilitation of a Property or
Properties or any part thereof, or if Manager is called upon to perform any
services not customarily a part of the usual services performed by a property
manager, it is agreed by the parties that Manager shall be reimbursed the cost
of the services.

     3.13 THIRD-PARTY MANAGER. Manager shall have the right to engage
third-party property managers to assist it in performing its duties under this
Agreement when in the opinion of Manager such action would be appropriate. The
fee of the third-party manager shall be paid by Manager and shall not be
reimbursed by Owner.

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                                   ARTICLE IV

                                OWNER'S COVENANTS

     4.1  INDEMNIFICATION.  Owner agrees:

          (a)  to hold Manager free and harmless from damages or injuries to
     person or property by reason of any cause whatsoever, either in and about
     the Properties or elsewhere, when Manager is carrying out the provisions of
     this Agreement or acting under the express or implied directions of Owner;

          (b)  to reimburse Manager, upon demand, for any monies which Manager
     is required to pay out for any reason whatsoever, either in connection
     with, or as an expense in defense of any claim, civil or criminal action,
     proceeding, charge or prosecution made, instituted or maintained against
     Manager and/or Owner, affecting, or due to the condition or use of, the
     Properties, or acts or omissions of Manager or employees of Owner or
     Manager, or arising out of, or based upon, any law, regulation,
     requirement, contract or award relating to the hours of employment, working
     conditions, wages, or compensation of employees or former employees of
     Owner, or otherwise; and

          (c)  to defend promptly and diligently, at Owner's sole expense, any
     claim, action or proceeding brought against Manager and/or Owner arising
     out of, or connected with, any of the foregoing, and to hold harmless and
     fully indemnify Manager from any judgment, loss or settlement on account
     thereof.

It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions of this
Article shall survive the termination of this Agreement, but this shall not be
construed to mean that Owner's liability does not survive as to other provisions
of this Agreement. Nothing contained in SECTION 4.1 of this ARTICLE IV shall
relieve Manager from responsibility to Owner for negligence or misconduct or for
any act or omission not taken in good faith and in what Manager believes to be
in the best interest of Owner.

     4.2  INSURANCE. Owner agrees to purchase and carry public liability,
Workmen's Compensation and such other insurance as may be necessary for the
protection of the interests of Owner and Manager. In each insurance policy,
Owner agrees that Manager shall be designated as a party insured with Owner. The
carrier and the amount of coverage in each policy shall be mutually agreed upon
by Owner and Manager. A certificate of each policy issued by the carrier shall
be delivered to Owner by Manager who shall have the authority and responsibility
to place the policies of insurance as well as the fire, extended coverage and
rent insurance to be carried on the Properties. Manager is authorized to receive
commission on insurance policies as is lawful and customary in the industry.
Owner's fire and extended coverage insurance shall contain a waiver of
subrogation endorsement in favor of Manager, and Owner hereby waives all right
of recovery against Manager based upon the negligence (other than gross
negligence) of Manager, its servants or employees, for real or personal property
loss or damage occurring to the Properties, or any part thereof, or any personal
property located therein, arising from any occurrence including, but not by way
of limitation, from perils insured against in standard fire

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and extended coverage, vandalism, malicious mischief and sprinkler leakage
contracts issued in the states in which the Properties are located, whether or
not such insurance is carried.

                                    ARTICLE V

                          GENERAL AUTHORITY OF MANAGER

     Manager has the general authority and powers as may be necessary or
advisable to carry out the spirit and intent of this Agreement.

                                   ARTICLE VI

                             MANAGER'S COMPENSATION

     Owner agrees to pay Manager for its services as a management fee, on a
monthly basis, the lower of:

          (a)  The competitive rate for such services in the locations of the
     Properties; or

          (b)  Five percent (5%) of the gross revenue of each of the Properties
     which is suitable for residential use; and

          (c)  Six percent (6%) of the gross revenues of each of the Properties
     which is suitable for commercial use, commencing on the date Owner acquires
     a Property and continuing for the entire term of this Agreement.

Notwithstanding the foregoing:

               (i)   if Manager does not perform substantially all of the
          Leasing and Re-leasing Functions with respect to any Property, then
          Manager's fee shall be limited to three percent (3%) of the gross
          revenues of such Property;

               (ii)  if an industrial or commercial Property is leased on a
          long-term (defined as at least ten (10) years, excluding renewals)
          triple net basis, Manager's fee for property management services shall
          be limited to one percent (1%) of the gross revenue from such
          Property, payable monthly, except for a one time initial leasing fee
          of three percent (3%) of the total gross revenues for the entire term
          of the lease (excluding renewals), such amount to be paid in five (5)
          equal annual installments commencing on the date the lease is
          executed. This fee shall include all compensation for rent-up, leasing
          and re-leasing activities; and

               (iii) Subject to the limitations of (i) and (ii) above, Owner
          shall pay Manager a management fee equal to the lesser of (a) and (b)
          above for any Property that Owner acquires from NTS-Properties III
          pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger.

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Manager shall also be entitled to receive a competitive one time initial rent-up
or lease-up fee with respect to a newly-constructed Property (provided the fee
is not already included in the purchase price of the Property).

                                   ARTICLE VII

                                    EXPENSES

     7.1  REIMBURSED EXPENSES. Manager shall reimburse itself out of the rentals
from the Properties, or alternatively, Manager may bill Owner, whereupon Owner
shall promptly reimburse Manager for:

          (a)  All out of pocket expenses incurred for electricity, gas,
     telephone, janitorial services, snow removal, window cleaning, vermin
     extermination and any other services for the Properties that are
     customarily performed by an outside vendor other than the property manager;

          (b)  All out of pocket expenses incurred to hire legal counsel and
     institute any and all legal actions or proceedings for:

               (i)   the collection of rents or other income from the
          Properties;

               (ii)  the ousting or disposing of tenants or other persons from
          the Properties;

               (iii) to prepare lease and lease amendments and render advice
          with respect to existing tenancies; and

               (iv)  to institute or defend any proceedings or actions
          involving vendors of the Properties whereupon the Owner or Manager is
          a party.

          (c)  The cost of goods and materials used for the Properties on behalf
     of Owner and obtained from parties unaffiliated with Manager;

          (d)  The salaries, wages, fringe benefits, health insurance and other
     charges paid to, or for the benefit of personnel working at the Properties
     who perform functions other than Leasing or Re-leasing Functions or who are
     not "Control Persons" as defined in the Agreement and Plan of Merger.

     7.2  NON-REIMBURSED EXPENSES. Manager shall not be reimbursed by Owner for
expenses generated by Leasing or Re-leasing Functions or for the salaries or
benefits of "Control Persons" as defined in the Agreement and Plan of Merger.

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                                  ARTICLE VIII

                             RENEWAL AND TERMINATION

     8.1  RENEWAL. This Agreement shall become effective on the Closing Date and
shall continue in full force and effect for one (1) year from its effective
date, unless cancelled as provided below.

     8.2  CANCELLATION. This Agreement is subject to cancellation by either
party upon sixty (60) days' prior written notice.

     8.3  BANKRUPTCY. In the event a petition of bankruptcy is filed by or
against either Owner or Manager, or in the event that either shall make an
assignment for the benefit of creditors or take advantage of any insolvency act,
the other party may terminate this Agreement without notice at any time
thereafter, but shall give notice to the other party within ten (10) days of the
termination to confirm the termination.

     8.4  NOTICES. Either party to this Agreement may designate a different
address for the service of notices pursuant to this Agreement by serving written
notice upon the other by registered or certified mail.

                                   ARTICLE IX

                                  MISCELLANEOUS

     This Agreement shall be binding on the parties hereto and their respective
successors and assigns. This Agreement may only be amended by a writing signed
by the party to be charged thereby. This Agreement shall be governed by, and
construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky without
regard to its conflict of laws rules.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day
and year first above written.

OWNER:                                       MANAGER:

NTS REALTY HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,     NTS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, a Kentucky
a Delaware limited partnership               corporation


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