Owner FAQs

While federal law does not require landlords to accept Section 8 tenants, Maine does prohibit discrimination based on source of income. This means you cannot reject a tenant solely for using Section 8—you must evaluate all applicants using the same criteria.

Yes, our team holds the required licenses for property management and brokerage in Maine. We also carry relevant certifications and insurance for compliance and accountability.

Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency response for urgent issues (like no heat, water leaks, etc.). General communications are responded to during business hours.

Absolutely. We provide monthly electronic owner disbursements via direct deposit, with detailed statements uploaded to your secure portal.

Yes, owners can review leases prior to signing. In most cases, the property manager signs on your behalf per the management agreement.

Yes, we can assist with real estate acquisitions and sales. Many of our investor clients work with us on purchases and exit strategies

Disbursements are made monthly, typically within 5–10 business days after rent is collected, minus any expenses. Statements are provided with each disbursement.

Tenants pay rent via an online portal, ACH, or check. We enforce late fees and issue 7-Day Notices to Quit as outlined in Maine law if rent remains unpaid

We typically sign 12-month leases, but offer flexible lease terms depending on the market, property type, and owner goals.

Maine law allows a maximum of two months' rent for a security deposit. We typically charge one month, but may adjust based on risk factors.

We can begin as soon as the Property Management Agreement is signed and we complete an initial property evaluation and compliance check.

We specialize in small to mid-sized multifamily buildings, but also manage single-family homes, condos, and light commercial spaces throughout Greater Portland and southern/central Maine.

Owners receive monthly income & expense statements, maintenance updates, and annual 1099s. Custom reports are available on request via your owner portal.

Per Maine law, we hold tenant deposits in a separate escrow account. Deposits are returned (minus legal deductions) within 30 days of move-out

We use a rigorous screening process including credit checks, income verification, criminal background, eviction history, and references. We follow all Fair Housing and Maine-specific laws

We coordinate licensed vendors and in-house techs for all maintenance. Emergencies are addressed 24/7. All repairs are documented, and owners are notified of major issues or costs.

We follow Maine’s legal eviction process starting with a 7-Day Notice to Quit, then file for Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) if unresolved. We keep you informed at every step

Yes, owners are required to carry landlord insurance, and we recommend liability and loss-of-rent coverage. Tenants are also required to maintain renter’s insurance

We can assist with the process and transition, whether you want to sell with tenants in place or after lease expiration. We also maintain a network of interested investor-buyers.

We stay up to date with Maine Lead Paint laws, radon testing mandates, habitability codes, and Fair Housing compliance. Our team includes certified inspectors and legal partners to proactively keep your property compliant.