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How Much Is My Monthly Management Fee?

It covers the ongoing work required to operate your rental legally, efficiently, and consistently not just collecting rent.

Audience: property owners who want a clear, straightforward explanation of how MoveZen’s monthly management fee works, what it covers, and how it appears in their accounting.

Your monthly management fee is the core cost of professional property management. This guide explains how the fee works and what property owners should expect.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the management fee a flat dollar amount or a percentage? It's typically a percentage of collected rent, as outlined in your management agreement.

Is the fee charged every month? Yes, as long as the property is actively managed and rent is collected.

Does the fee change during the lease? No. The fee structure is defined in your agreement.

Is the fee charged during vacancy? Usually no, unless otherwise specified in your agreement.

What the Monthly Management Fee Covers

The management fee supports the ongoing operational responsibilities MoveZen handles on your behalf, including:

  • Rent collection and tenant ledger management
  • Trust accounting and reconciliations
  • Owner statements and reporting
  • Resident communication and issue resolution
  • Maintenance coordination and vendor management
  • Lease administration and renewals
  • Compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
  • Process oversight and internal controls

This is the "always-on" work that keeps your rental functioning smoothly.

How the Management Fee Is Calculated

In most cases, the fee is calculated as:

A percentage of rent actually collected

Key points:

  • It's based on collected rent, not "scheduled" rent
  • If rent isn't paid, the fee typically isn't charged
  • The exact percentage is specified in your agreement

This aligns MoveZen's compensation with successful rent collection.

Where You'll See the Fee in Your Statement

The management fee appears as:

  • A clearly labeled expense line item
  • Deducted from collected rent
  • Included in your monthly Owner Statement

Related article: https://know.movezen360.com/how-to-read-owner-statement

Why Management Fees Aren't Just "For Rent Collection"

Collecting rent is only part of the picture.

The fee also covers:

  • Preventing compliance mistakes
  • Reducing vacancy time
  • Handling tenant issues before they escalate
  • Maintaining clean audit-ready records
  • Managing vendor relationships
  • Protecting owner interests

Professional management reduces risk—not just effort.

 

Common Owner Misconceptions

"I'm paying a fee even when nothing happened this month." In reality, compliance, accounting, monitoring, and availability continue every month.

"The fee should drop if my tenant is easy." Low-maintenance tenants are often the result of good screening and management.

Does the Fee Ever Change?

The fee may change only if:

  • Your management agreement is amended
  • You add or remove services
  • Ownership structure changes

Any changes are documented in writing.

Evaluating the Value of the Management Fee

Rather than asking:

"What does this fee cost me?"

Consider:

"What problems does this fee prevent?"

Late rent, compliance issues, tenant disputes, and accounting errors are far more expensive than the management fee itself. The fee represents ongoing professional oversight that protects your investment and reduces risk.

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