What to Expect from a Property Manager: Full Services Guide

Hiring a property management company can take the stress out of being a landlord, but what exactly do they do? Whether you’re thinking about hiring one or just want to know the full scope, here’s what good property managers handle every day.

1. Tenant Screening and Placement

A good property manager finds and places reliable tenants fast. This usually includes:

• Professional marketing on major rental sites
• Scheduling and conducting showings
• Running credit, criminal, and eviction background checks
• Verifying income and contacting previous landlords
• Preparing and executing leases with e-signatures

2. Rent Collection and Financial Management

They make sure you get paid on time and handle all the money details:

• Online payment portals for tenants
• Automatic late fee enforcement
• Security deposit collection and proper handling
• Monthly and year-end financial reports for your taxes

3. Maintenance and Repairs

Keeping the property in top shape keeps tenants happy and protects your investment:

• 24/7 maintenance request portal
• Coordinating licensed vendors for all repairs
• Preventive maintenance scheduling
• Routine property inspections

4. Conflict Resolution and Lease Enforcement

When issues come up, they step in so you don’t have to:

• Mediating tenant disputes
• Sending official notices for late rent or violations
• Managing the eviction process from start to finish

5. Legal Compliance and Risk Management

Rental laws change constantly. Property managers stay on top of:

• Fair Housing and ADA rules
• State-specific security deposit and notice laws
• Required safety equipment and disclosures
• New 2025 regulations on rent control and tenant protections

Where PropertyLenz Fits In (Even With a Property Manager)

Even the best property management companies often struggle with one thing: fast, professional, undisputable rental inspections.

That’s exactly what PropertyLenz solves.

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With PropertyLenz you get:

• Guided checklists for every type of inspection
• Unlimited timestamped photos attached to each room and item
• Side-by-side move-in vs. move-out comparison reports generated in seconds
• Tenant e-signature capture right on your phone or tablet
• Professional PDF reports ready to email to owners or tenants
• Secure cloud backup of every inspection

Thousands of landlords and property managers use PropertyLenz to cut inspection time in half and virtually eliminate security deposit disputes – whether they self-manage or work with a full-service company.

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