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Santa Clara Property Management

Lease in 21 Days. Management Swicth in 48 Hours. Or Get $200 Credit if We Miss.

Plus, save $1,500 average with our $0 tenant-placement fee.

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  • Renewals: 98%

  • Occupancy: 99%

  • Average Fill Time: 18 days

  • 5-star Rating

  • 2.9-Year Avg. Stay

  • Owner Replies: ~1-3hrs

  • 24/7 Emergencies

  • 99% Online Rent

  • Licensed CA

  • Fair Housing & Rent Control

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Santa Clara Property Management
Santa Clara Property Management
Credit-Backed Promise System

Get $200 Credit if We Miss A Promise.

Get paid extra if we ever miss a promise. Highest quality property management for owners in the South Bay.

  • Promise

    Leased in 21 days

    or a $200 credit.

  • Promise

    Management switched in 48hrs

    or a $200 credit.

  • Promise

    Less than 24hr owner & tenant replies

    or a $200 credit - per incident, once per month.

Trusted by Santa Clara Owners

We manage 180 units across 21 cities with 45 years combined PM experience and 24/7 emergency response. Licensed in California (DRE 02202568).

Santa Clara Property Management

Built for Santa Clara Owners Like You

Whether you’re an accidental landlord or scaling multis, we’ll meet you where you are.

  • 1st Time / Accidental Landlord

    Job relocation or inherited home? Turn life’s surprises into steady income.

  • Out-of-Area Owner

    Out of town? Remote-friendly portal, 24/7 emergencies handled.

  • Small Multi Investor (2–16 units)

    Pro screening + coordinated maintenance. Save with more units.

  • Switching Property Management Firm

    Onboard in 48 hours or get a $200 credit (Accelerate).

Three Plans. One Goal: Fewer Vacancies, Fewer Surprises.

Choose Essential, Accelerate (Most Popular), or Prime.

Essential

7.5%/monthly rent

Management features: listing, marketing, leasing, rent collection, compliance, 24/7 emergencies, tenant communications, owner portal, accounting & 1099s,

make-ready, keys/lockbox, evictions, rent increases.

  • Set-up fee: $199
  • Maintenance markup: 10% (min $25, limit $150)
  • Lease Renewal: $299
  • Tenant placement: 50% one month's rent
  • Inspections: $79.99 each (two required annually)
Get Essential Management

Prime

10.5%/monthly rent

Everything in Accelerate plus

  • Tenant placement: up to 2 annually (if needed)
  • $0 lease renewal
  • Bonus move-in video for records
  • 5 years document vault retention
  • Quarterly owner ROI mini-report
Get Prime Management

6-Step Santa Clara Management

One playbook—from listing to renewal.

We use a consistent process across cities to shorten time-to-lease and keep renewals predictable.

Marketing properties for our clients to rent them faster.

1 - Pricing & Prep

MLS + Zillow/HotPads/Trulia + pro copy/photos. 

Close up of us communicating with tenants.

2 - Showings & Screening

Credit, criminal, eviction, income & rental history.

Enforcing lease terms, paperwork close-up.

3- Lease Drafting with e-Sign

State-compliant, executed PDFs.

4- Owner Visibility

Buildium statements, 1099s, document vault retention by plan.

5- Maintenance Engine

Vendor network (38 partners), savings passed on, completion avg 6 days; emergencies 1–4h.

6- Renewals & Inspections

Plan-based renewals ($299 / $199 / $0) and inspections included (0 / 1 / 2).

If it doesn’t rent faster or stay occupied, it doesn’t count.

Portfolio-wide 99% occupancy, average tenant stay of 2.9 years, and 35 tenants placed annually on average. Serving San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Milpitas, Palo Alto, and more.
Residential property management in San Jose, arial view of neighborhood.

  • 99%

    occupancy

    High tenant retention with 99% unit occupancy.

  • 3 years

    average tenant stay

    Our carefully selected tenants stay in our units for an average of 3 years.

  • 35

    Every year, an average of 35 new tenants are placed as we expand our management across the Bay Area.

  • 21 cities

    and counting

    Serving all 16 cities in Santa Clara County and even beyond for special cases.

Owner Portal (included with all tiers)

Statements, work orders, notes, and documents—24/7.

We run Buildium for transparent accounting: view rent status, invoices, and docs; download 1099s; and track inspections & renewals. Owner payments queue on the 10th each month.

Help Me Set It UpRequest Demo

Maintenance Snapshot

24/7 emergency line, vetted vendors, and photo proof.

Average response to maintenance requests is 24 hours; emergencies average 1–4 hours. Vendor network spans 38 active partners, with average 5-year relationships; we pass along ~20% discounts on average.

California Compliance, Baked In

Rent control, Fair Housing, and proper notices—handled.

Licensed in California (DRE #02202568). We operate with Fair Housing and local rent-control compliance, and we coordinate notices and legal process steps as needed.

Real Testimonials In & Near Santa Clara

What Local Owners & Tenants Say

Feature stories highlighting faster leasing, clear communication, and maintenance responsiveness.

  • “Angel Zapien was truly a real professional from start to finish. I first set up a meeting in person to talk about my expectations regarding a move I wanted to make. I gave all my information and he said he would call me in a couple of weeks. He did just that. He asked had I thought about what I wanted to do regarding my move. I had decided, so we set up a date to start looking for a rental property that would fit my needs. We set up a date and time for me to begin my search. Two weeks later he had four places to look at. The drive was about fifty minutes away. It would take up most of his day. He never complained, and had a great sense of humor. We drove to all four places that he had picked out. I fell in love with the very first property but he insisted I look at the other rentals, before I decided. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Angel listened to my wants. And never pushed me. I felt he wanted me to be happy with my choice. He guided me and had exceptional knowledge about the whole rental experience. Thank you for the opportunity to share with you all about my amazing experience with Angel Zapien.”

    Close up of us communicating with tenants.
    Carmen Boueche
    Happy Teanant
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Answers—and a Deeper Dive

We believe in clear, written policies. Here are your most common questions—answered.

On or about the 10th of each month via the portal.

What you see in the plan is what you pay.

Typical owner reply 1–4 hours; 24/7 emergencies.

Yes—processes are compliant in California.

With full-service property management (Essentials/Accelerate/Prime)

Two safety inspections are required annually for all our management services. Free inspections included by Management-Tier are: Essential: 0/2, Accelerate: 1/2 (save $79.99/yr), Prime: 2/2 (save $159.98/yr).

Without full-service property management (Stand-alone service)

$299 for move-in inspection only, with pictures and documentation provided, which can later be used to redeem security deposit if necessary from unexpected property damage by tenants. Due to some tenants staying for years or sometimes even decades, move-out inspections are not included.

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Author: Angel Zapien
Expertise: Certified Property Manager, Realtor
Santa Clara Property Management

Why Santa Clara Owners Choose Us

  • Local first. We manage homes across Santa Clara and the 101 corridor. We know event days at Levi’s® Stadium, SCU student cycles, and HOA rules.
  • Fast fills. Average time to lease is about 2.5 weeks. Portfolio occupancy is 99%.
  • Clear fees. No hidden add-ons. Owners are paid on or about the 10th each month.
  • Rapid replies. Typical response is 1–4 hours. Emergencies answered 24/7.
  • Pro screening. Credit, criminal, eviction, income, and rental history checks.
  • Licensed & compliant. CA DRE #02202568. Brokered by The Property Network DRE #01166904. Fair Housing + rent rules handled.

What We Manage in Santa Clara

  • Single-family homes and townhomes
  • Duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes
  • Small multifamily (2–16 units)

Santa Clara Plans & Pricing

Pick a plan that fits your goals. All plans include listing, leasing, rent collection, compliance, accounting/1099s, owner portal, make-ready, utilities coordination, keys/lockbox, rent increases, and eviction admin.

FeatureEssentialAccelerate (Most Popular)Prime
Monthly Mgmt Fee7.5% of rent8.5% of rent10.5% of rent
Setup Fee$199 one-time$0$0
Tenant Placement50% of one month’s rent$0 placement (avg. $1,500 savings)Up to 2 per year (if needed)
Maintenance Markup+10% (min $25, cap $150)$0 markup$0 markup
Lease Renewals$299$99$0
Inspections / Year0 included (2 required @ $79.99 ea.)2 included2 included
Move-In DocumentationStandard docsPro photos (cloud archive)Pro photos + video (cloud archive)
Owner ReportsMonthly statementMonthly + tax docsQuarterly ROI mini-report
Credit-Backed Promises—$200 credit if we miss: 21-day lease, 48-hour takeover, 24-hour replies (cap $1,000/yr)Same promise system

Contact our Santa Clara team to match the right tier to your property.

How We Fill Units Fast

  1. Price + prep. We run comps, set a smart price band, and share a rent-ready checklist.
  2. Marketing blast. MLS + Zillow + Trulia + HotPads. Pro photos. Strong copy.
  3. Showings. In-person and hosted tours.
  4. Screening. Credit, criminal, eviction, income, and rental history.
  5. Lease + e-sign. State-compliant lease with required addenda.
  6. Move-in proof. Photos (and video in Prime) saved to your vault.
  7. Online rent. ACH, debit, credit, and checks accepted. 99% adoption.
  8. Maintenance engine. 38 vetted vendors. Photo proof. Average completion ~6 days.

Santa Clara Owner Playbooks (By Area)

Each pocket has its quirks. We plan for them so your rent stays steady.

Rivermark & Northside (near Levi’s® Stadium)

  • HOAs & parking. Follow guest and permit rules to avoid fines on busy event days.
  • Noise + traffic windows. We set showing times around game schedules at Levi’s Stadium.
  • Corporate tenants. Many work at NVIDIA, ServiceNow, or Applied Materials. We align lease starts with relocation dates.

Old Quad & SCU

  • RPP zones. Some streets use the city’s Residential Permit Parking program. We guide move-ins so guests don’t get ticketed. See the city’s page: Residential Permit Parking.
  • Seasonal demand. We market earlier for the Santa Clara University cycle to reduce vacancy days.

Mission Park & Tasman Corridor

  • Commuter appeal. Close to VTA light rail and major employers. Strong draw for long-term renters.
  • Turnover care. We focus on keep-warm touches that extend lease length.

Westwood, Forest Park & Central SC

  • Family-friendly stock. Single-family homes do well with longer stays.
  • Preventive upkeep. Annual checks, gutters, and HVAC filters cut surprise costs.

Local Utilities & Move-In Tips

Simple Guide to Rent Rules

  • State cap & just-cause: Many homes 15+ years old fall under California’s rent cap and just-cause rules (AB 1482). Learn more on the state site: AB 1482 text and this consumer guide Tenant Protection Act (PDF).
  • Local. Santa Clara does not run a citywide rent-control program like some nearby cities. We still follow all notice, fair housing, and safety rules.
  • Exemptions vary. Single-family homes may be exempt if they meet state criteria and proper notices are served. We’ll confirm on intake.

Owner Visibility & Payments

  • Owner Portal: 24/7 statements and docs. Open Owner Portal
  • Payouts: Disbursements queue on or about the 10th of each month.
  • Real-time status: Track renewals, inspections, and work orders any time.

Standalone Services (No Ongoing Management)

  • Tenant Placement: 50–75% of 1 month’s rent
  • Move-In Safety Inspection: $299.99
  • Maintenance Desk (Work Orders): $129 per order + 15% of vendor (min $49, cap $250)
  • Same-Day Rent Analysis Report: $129.99
  • Listing & Showings (Listing-Only): $399 + $75/showing (or $99 hosted open-house)
  • Tenant Screening Only: $129.99/applicant
  • Lease Drafting & e-Signing: $899.99
  • Rent-Ready Coordination: $149 setup + 10% of vendor (min $25, cap $150)
  • Notice Prep & Delivery: $99
  • Buildium Software Setup (DIY): $299.99
  • Eviction Coordination (pre-attorney): $299 + court/attorney fees

FAQs — Santa Clara Property Management

How fast can you start?

We take over within 48 hours. That’s a promise. If we miss, you get a $200 credit (Accelerate/Prime).

When do I get paid?

On or about the 10th of each month via the portal.

Do you charge hidden fees?

No. Your plan shows every fee up front.

Do you work with HOAs?

Yes. We follow HOA parking, noise, and move-in rules, especially in Rivermark and near Levi’s® Stadium.

How do you screen tenants?

Credit, criminal, eviction, income, and rental history. Clear criteria. Fair and consistent.

Is my home under rent control?

Most Santa Clara homes follow AB 1482 rules. Some homes are exempt. We confirm at onboarding and serve the right notices.

What Owners & Tenants Say

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  • Renewals: 98%

  • Occupancy: 99%

  • Average Fill Time: 18 days

  • 5-star Rating

  • 2.9-Year Avg. Stay

  • Owner Replies: ~1-3hrs

  • 24/7 Emergencies

  • 99% Online Rent

  • Licensed CA

  • Fair Housing & Rent Control

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