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Uplift Property Management charges a monthly management fee that is a percentage of rent collected: 8% for single-family homes ($175 minimum per unit) and 6% for 5–15 unit buildings ($125 minimum per unit). The only other fees are a tenant placement fee when a new tenant signs and an annual tenant retention fee at renewal, all listed on our Services & Pricing page before you sign. When we collect rent, the management fee is deducted, invoices are paid, and the remainder is sent to you by the 10th of each month.

If you are comparing San Diego property managers, ask each one for a complete written fee schedule. Here are the most common fees to ask about, and how Uplift handles each one.

Leasing Fee or Tenant Placement Fee

This fee is charged each time the management company signs a lease with a new tenant, and it covers marketing, showings, screening, and lease preparation. At Uplift Property Management, the tenant placement fee is $595 per new tenant for single-family homes and $395 for multifamily (5–15 units). Leasing-only service is one month’s rent.

Lease Renewal Fee

Some managers charge a fee when a tenant renews or when rent is adjusted at renewal. Ask whether a renewal fee applies and how much it is. At Uplift Property Management, the annual tenant retention fee is $195 for single-family homes and $99 for multifamily.

Onboarding Fee

Onboarding a new property involves gathering owner and tenant information, inspecting the property, getting it rent-ready, and collecting records from a previous manager. Some companies charge a separate fee for this work. Uplift Property Management does not charge an onboarding fee.

Maintenance Coordination Fee or Project Management Fee

Some property management companies charge a percentage of the project cost for coordinating large maintenance projects, turns, or insurance claims. For example, a 10% fee on a $5,000 remodel between tenants would add $500. Uplift Property Management does not charge maintenance coordination or project management fees, and does not mark up vendor invoices.

Eviction Management Fee

Some companies charge an extra fee to manage an eviction. Uplift works to avoid evictions through its Eviction Avoidance Process, which starts with negotiating with the tenant. If an eviction is still needed, Uplift manages it and does not charge an eviction management fee. Legal costs are charged to the tenant, although tenants often do not pay them in full. For tenants Uplift placed, the Eviction Free Guarantee covers up to $2,000 of attorney fees on rents of $2,500 or more.

Early Termination Fee

Some property managers charge a fee if you cancel your contract. Uplift’s property management agreement is written for one year, then continues month-to-month. If you cancel within the first year, the remainder of the first year’s management fees is due. After the first year, you can cancel at any time without a fee.

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Many San Diego property managers seem to be away from the office when you need them the most. At Uplift Property Management, we pride ourselves on being a reliable San Diego property management company that strives to always be available to answer your phone calls. Our office will take your call and assist in answering your questions or resolving any issues you may have. We’re also backed by an incredible team who’s happy to step in and help when needed. 

Sometimes, life comes at us fast and issues require immediate attention. We’ve created an emergency phone line for situations like this, working with our trusted vendors to make sure we can send out emergency plumbing overnight and outside of typical office hours to keep your home safe. Experiencing a major plumbing leak? Tenants can call our emergency phone line and get help immediately. 

Communication is important to us. It’s a key factor in building amazing relationships with both tenants and property owners. Not only are we actively answering phones, but also pride ourselves in our response time via social media, text and emails, too! We offer a variety of communication avenues to best suit everyone’s needs. 

At Uplift Property Management we specialize in San Diego property management for all types of owners and investors. Explore our website and blogs to see the many ways Uplift Property Management can make your real estate dreams a reality!