Owner FAQs
Answers to your frequently asked questions
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Am I required to make my property available to Section 8?
Property owners are not required to accept Section 8 tenants unless local ordinances require participation; ABL Realty Services recommends reviewing local regulations and can advise on compliance and market impacts. -
Are you licensed?
Yes, we are a licensed property management firm operating with brokerage support from ABL Realty Services, ensuring regulatory compliance and professional standards across all services. -
Can I reach you after hours?
Yes, we maintain a 24/7 emergency contact for urgent issues and a responsive team to handle non-emergencies during normal business hours, providing the reliability owners and tenants expect. -
Can you put the money directly into my account?
Yes, we offer direct deposit for owner disbursements for timely, secure transfers of rental income and reporting through our investor-focused financial platform. -
Do I get to see the lease or sign it?
You will receive and may review the lease prior to execution; ABL Realty Services handles lease administration and signing on your behalf unless you prefer to sign directly. -
Do you sell real estate too?
Through our brokered relationship with ABL Realty Services, we can coordinate property sales and investment disposition services and connect owners with qualified sales professionals as needed. -
How and when do I get my checks?
Owner distributions are issued on a regular schedule—typically monthly—after rent is collected and expenses are reconciled; payments are available via direct deposit or check, with detailed financial statements provided. -
How is rent collection handled?
We provide multiple rent payment options, including secure online portals and traditional methods, enforce lease terms for late payments, and pursue consistent, professional collection practices to protect owner cash flow. -
How long of a lease do you sign?
Standard lease terms are often 12 months, but we tailor lease length to market conditions and owner objectives and can offer shorter or longer terms on request to optimize occupancy and returns. -
How much security deposit do you charge the tenant?
Security deposits are set in line with market norms and legal limits, adjusted for rent level and applicant screening results; we follow jurisdictional rules when calculating and holding deposits. -
How soon can you start managing my property?
We can begin management as soon as a signed management agreement is in place and the property is prepared for leasing; our onboarding process is designed for a swift, compliant transition. -
What type of properties do you manage?
ABL Realty Services manages a wide range of assets—single-family homes, multi-family units, condominiums, and commercial properties—applying consistent operations and reporting standards across portfolios. -
What type of reports do I get and how often?
Owners receive regular financial statements, rent roll updates, maintenance summaries, and investor-focused performance reports; reporting frequency can be customized to owner needs for transparency and decision support. -
Who holds the tenant security deposit?
Tenant security deposits are held in a dedicated account in accordance with local statutory requirements and our fiduciary policies; disbursement and accounting follow legal procedures and transparent reconciliation.

