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What MoveZen Fees Are Deducted From Rental Income, and How Are They Calculated?

Rental income flows through a structured accounting process before it reaches you.

Audience: property owners who want to understand exactly which fees are deducted from rent, how those deductions are calculated, and how they appear in reporting.

Understanding which fees are deducted and why helps property owners read statements confidently and avoid confusion. This guide explains how MoveZen fee deductions work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all MoveZen fees deducted from rent? Most operational fees are deducted from collected rent, but not all charges apply every month.

Will property owners ever receive a separate invoice instead? In rare cases, yes—but most fees are deducted directly for simplicity.

Can deductions ever exceed rent collected? No. Trust accounting rules prohibit deficit spending.

Are fees itemized? Yes. Every deduction appears as a clearly labeled line item.

 

The Most Common Deductions

Monthly Management Fee

  • Calculated as a percentage of rent collected
  • Applied only when rent is received
  • Appears monthly when applicable

Related article: https://know.movezen360.com/monthly-management-fee

 

Leasing or Placement Fees (When Applicable)

  • Charged when a new tenant is placed
  • Covers marketing, screening, and leasing work

Lease Renewal or Administrative Fees (If Applicable)

  • Applied during lease renewal events
  • Covers market analysis and documentation updates

Maintenance and Repair Costs

  • Vendor invoices
  • Approved labor and materials
  • Emergency repairs

These are pass-through costs, not MoveZen fees.

Other Authorized Charges

May include:

  • HOA dues (if authorized)
  • Utilities during vacancy
  • City or county fees

What Is Not Typically Deducted

The following are generally not deducted from rent:

  • Security deposits (held separately)
  • Prepaid future rent (until earned)
  • Owner contributions
  • Tenant-paid pet fees (in standard scenarios)

Related article: https://know.movezen360.com/management-fee-on-pet-fees

How Fees Are Calculated

Each fee type has its own calculation method:

  • Percentage-based fees – tied to collected rent
  • Flat fees – defined in your management agreement
  • Vendor costs – based on actual invoices

There is no bundling or hidden calculations.

Where You'll See Deductions

Your MoveZen Owner Statement will show:

  • Gross rent collected
  • Each fee or expense line item
  • Net amount disbursed

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

 

Why This Structure Exists

Deducting fees directly from rent:

  • Keeps accounting clean
  • Prevents unpaid balances
  • Improves transparency
  • Aligns incentives

This structure also ensures compliance with trust account regulations.

 

Reviewing Deductions

If you see a deduction you don't recognize:

  • Check the description
  • Review the timing
  • Compare it to recent activity

Most questions can be answered directly from the statement context.

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