How property management fees work in Edmonton.

Every manager prices differently. Here is what each fee type covers, what is included with Skylark, and what to ask before you sign anything.

The common fee types

Ongoing operations: rent, maintenance, residents, statements.

Marketing, showings, screening and lease signing when a unit turns over.

Renewing a resident for another term.

Filling a new building, usually priced as a project.

Included with Skylark

No surprises on your statement.

No management fee while the home is vacant

Rent paid directly to you, monitored by us

Maintenance coordination

Move-in, move-out and owner-scheduled inspections

Owner reporting

Leasing fee charged separately when a new tenant is placed

End the agreement any time with 60 days' written notice

Questions to ask any manager

Do you charge when the unit is vacant?

No. Management fees only apply when rent is collected.

Is there a long contract?

No. Either side can end the agreement with 60 days' written notice.

Who holds the security deposit?

The owner, in a trust account as Alberta law requires.

Own a rental in Edmonton? Talk to Shanel.

Send the address, unit mix and timing. Shanel replies with a plan for leasing, operations and reporting.