Fees, clearly explained
Property management fees in San Jose
Know the routine charges before you hand over the keys.
Property Management of California LLC charges 6%* of rent actually collected in the first year of a tenancy, and 8% after that, to manage a single-family rental. If the home is vacant and no rent is collected, there is no monthly management fee. The table below shows routine charges; Blake will review the full management agreement and any situation-specific costs with you before you sign.
*6% of rent collected during the first year of a tenancy, 8% after that.
Monthly management
on rent collected
Routine fee schedule
Simple numbers. Full context.
The signed agreement sets the actual terms and any situation-specific charges.
Of rent actually collected. No management fee during vacancy. *Rises to 8% after the first year of tenancy.
Per property, when Blake sources and places the tenant.
When a lease with an existing tenant is renewed.
The vendor's work remains an owner expense.
An illustration, not a property quote
*After the first year of tenancy, the 8% fee on the same rent is $320. Placement, repairs, renewal and agreement-specific charges are separate.
What 6%* means in dollars
If a home collects $4,000 in rent for a month during the first year of a tenancy, the 6%* management fee is $240. After the first year, the 8% fee on the same rent is $320. It excludes repairs, placement, renewal and any agreement-specific charges; it is an illustration, not a property quote.
*6% of rent collected during the first year of a tenancy, 8% after that.
What the management fee covers
The monthly service includes tenant communication, rent collection, owner reporting and maintenance coordination. Blake also provides a monthly owner statement and distribution by the 12th, with a year-end statement for each property. Leasing, inspections and the six-month safety check are described on the services page.
How repair decisions work
You pay the vendor's invoice without a maintenance markup. Blake seeks your approval before a single repair over $750, except for emergency or habitability work. That exception matters when a delay could put the home or occupants at risk. Ask Blake how he would handle a repair you already know the house needs.
Tenant replacement within six months
If a tenant Blake placed needs to be replaced within six months, he will source and place the replacement without another placement fee. This covers his placement fee; it does not waive repairs, cleaning, vacancy, legal costs or other turnover expenses.
Agreement term and ending service
The management agreement sets the term, notice requirements, any fee for ending service during a term, and other applicable charges. Ask Blake for the current agreement and review those provisions before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 6%* based on scheduled rent or money collected?
The published management fee is 6%* of rent actually collected for the first year of a tenancy, then 8%. No management fee is charged while the home is vacant and no rent is collected. The signed agreement should reflect the terms you accept.
*6% of rent collected during the first year of a tenancy, 8% after that.
When is the placement fee due?
The placement fee applies once, when Blake sources and places a tenant. Blake quotes it for your property before you sign.
Are repairs included in the management fee?
Maintenance coordination is included and Blake does not mark up the vendor invoice. The actual repair work is an owner expense.
Are there charges beyond this table?
Yes, depending on the situation and agreement. For example, eviction or legal work and early termination may involve charges. Read the current agreement before signing; this page is a summary of routine fees.
Start with the likely rent and the costs for your house. Blake can review nearby comparables and the terms that would apply.