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Owner FAQs
Straight answers for Tampa Bay rental owners.
How much does LHT Property Management charge?
Long-term management is 9% of the rent collected or $200 per month, whichever is LESS. Tenant placement is 100% of one month's rent, and lease renewals are a flat $495. Site visits, inspections and other à-la-carte services follow the published fee schedule on our pricing page. There is no management fee while your home is vacant.
What is included in management?
Pricing and marketing your home, syndication to Zillow, Rent.com, Homes.com and Apartments.com, full tenant screening, lease execution, online rent collection, maintenance coordination, documented inspections, monthly owner statements with ACH payouts, and eviction coordination if it's ever needed.
How long will it take to rent my home?
Our portfolio average is about 10 days to fill a vacancy at roughly 99% average occupancy, for rent-ready homes priced at market. We'll price yours from live comps and tell you honestly if condition or price will slow it down.
Do I approve repairs?
Yes — any non-emergency work over $500 is quoted for your approval before it starts. Emergencies are handled immediately to protect the property, and every vendor bill and receipt is attached to your monthly statement. Routine repairs carry no markup.
How and when do I get paid?
Monthly, by ACH direct deposit, with an itemized owner statement. Your owner portal gives you 24/7 access to statements, leases and documents. If a tenant pays after the 5th of the month, we flag it and process your payout rather than letting it sit.
What guarantees do I get?
The leasing guarantee: if a tenant we placed leaves before completing at least 10 months of the lease, we re-lease the home with no new leasing fee. Every lease also includes malicious tenant damage protection up to $35,000 and $1,000,000 third-party liability coverage.
Who handles HOA requirements?
We coordinate between the HOA and the tenant — applications, approvals and rules. Approval itself is solely the HOA's decision, and HOA application fees are paid by the tenant.
Can you manage my short-term rental too?
Yes — LHT manages 16 short-term rentals across Tampa Bay, booked direct at airbnbrent.com and on the major platforms. Owners with both long-term and short-term homes keep everything with one team.
What areas do you serve?
Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Dade City, Land O' Lakes, Lutz, Brandon, Spring Hill, Temple Terrace and Odessa, from our office at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel.
How do I get started?
Request a free rental analysis on the contact page or call (813) 605-7000. We'll price your home from live comps, walk you through the right package, and handle onboarding — including coordinating with a current tenant or manager if you're switching.
Still stuck? Call (813) 605-7000 or see the Tenant FAQs.
