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.