Los Angeles Property Management

Los Angeles property management at a glance

Skybridge Property Group manages single family homes, condos, townhomes, ADUs and small apartment buildings across the city of Los Angeles for a flat monthly fee: $149 for a single family home and $99 for a condo, townhome, ADU or each unit in a duplex to fourplex. We price every home from current comparable rentals, screen every tenant to a written standard, and homes we price right typically lease in 7 to 21 days.

On a $3,000 rent, the monthly management fee is $149, not a percentage of the rent.

How we keep a Los Angeles rental on cruise control

Our goal is simple: tenants who pay rent, take care of the home and want to be left alone, and an owner who rarely has to think about the property. Two things decide that more than anything else.

Screening. Every applicant needs a 720 credit score, gross income of 2.5 times the rent and no prior evictions. We verify identity, call past landlords, and check that the landlord is the real owner on property tax records and not a friend or relative.

Pricing. We build a rent report from MLS data and rental listing software for your exact neighborhood and block, then list on Zillow and its partners plus the MLS. A home priced right attracts the strongest applicants in the first two weeks instead of sitting empty.

Distance is not a problem. Our office is in Diamond Bar, but the work happens at your property, not at our desk. Showings run through self showing lockboxes, so no leasing agent drives across town to open a door. Our contractors are in the field across Los Angeles every day. Rent, repair approvals and monthly statements all live in your online owner portal, and when you call, a real person picks up.

Los Angeles rent rules owners should know

• Just cause applies to most rentals. The city’s Just Cause Ordinance covers most rentals that are not under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance, including many single family homes and condos, once a tenant has lived in the unit for at least six months or the original lease has expired, whichever comes first. After that, a tenancy can only be ended for a reason the ordinance allows. Details are on the Los Angeles Housing Department Just Cause Ordinance page.
• Relocation payments. When a tenancy ends for a no fault reason, such as an owner moving back in, the owner must pay relocation assistance. For July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, the city’s Chart A amounts are $11,000 for an eligible household with less than three years in the unit, and $14,400 if the tenancy is three years or longer or the household is low income. For a qualified household (a senior, a person with a disability, or a household with a minor child), the amounts are $23,150 and $27,400. Lower Mom and Pop amounts of $10,550 and $21,250 apply only in limited owner or family move in cases. For some single family homes owned by an individual and covered by the Just Cause Ordinance, the payment can be one month’s rent. We check the current schedule before any notice goes out. See the official relocation bulletin.
• Nonpayment threshold. For units under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance or the Just Cause Ordinance, a landlord generally cannot evict for unpaid rent unless the amount owed is higher than the Fair Market Rent for that unit’s bedroom size.
• Rent stabilized apartments. Units in buildings with two or more units and a certificate of occupancy issued on or before October 1, 1978 fall under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. For July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, the allowable yearly increase is 3%, and it may be applied only once every 12 months. The formula is 90% of inflation, with a 1% floor and a 4% cap. As of February 2, 2026, the annual increase cannot include an extra percentage for utilities. See the official rent increase bulletin.
• Single family homes and condos. These are generally exempt from the local rent caps, but the city’s just cause and relocation rules still often apply. Many may also fall under California’s statewide rent cap (Civil Code 1947.12), which limits yearly increases to 5% plus local inflation, with a 10% maximum, unless the home qualifies for an exemption and the lease includes the required notice. A single family home or condo can be exempt only if the owner is not a REIT, a corporation, or an LLC with a corporate member.
• Registration. Most rental units in the city must be registered with the Los Angeles Housing Department each year. The current registration fee for rent stabilized units is $38.75 per unit (owners may pass $1.61 a month of it on to the tenant). Units covered by the Just Cause Ordinance but not rent stabilized have a $31.05 registration fee. The city also charges a Systematic Code Enforcement fee of $67.94 per unit, with a $2.83 monthly tenant pass through.
• City or county. Homes in unincorporated areas, such as East Los Angeles or Altadena, follow Los Angeles County’s rules, not the city’s.

Rules depend on the building, its age, its address and how it is owned, so we confirm exactly what applies to your home before the first lease is signed. Start with the Los Angeles Housing Department and check a specific address in ZIMAS.

Where we manage in Los Angeles

We manage rentals across the city, including Koreatown, Brentwood and Downtown, plus nearby cities like West Hollywood, Culver City and Pasadena. If you are not sure whether we cover your address, call and ask. The answer is usually yes.

Frequently asked questions

How much does property management cost in Los Angeles?

At Skybridge, $149 per month for a single family home and $99 per month for a condo, townhome, ADU or each unit in a duplex to fourplex, plus 50% of the first month’s rent when we place a tenant. Renewals are $200 and there is no onboarding fee. Many managers charge a percentage of rent instead, so their fee goes up every time your rent does. Ours stays flat.

Is my Los Angeles rental under rent control?

It depends on the building. Apartment units in buildings with two or more units and a certificate of occupancy issued on or before October 1, 1978 are covered by the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. For those units, the allowable increase is 3% from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Single family homes and condos are generally exempt from local rent caps, but the city’s just cause and relocation rules apply to most of them. We confirm what applies to your address before leasing.

Your office is in Diamond Bar. How do you manage a home in Los Angeles?

The same way we manage homes from West Hollywood to Rancho Cucamonga to San Clemente. Nobody has to drive in from Diamond Bar for daily work. Showings run through self showing lockboxes, our contractors are in the field across Los Angeles every day, and rent, repair approvals and statements all run through your online owner portal. When you call, a real person picks up.

I live out of state. Can you manage my Los Angeles home?

Yes. You approve repairs, see rent and download statements in the owner portal, and you can reach a real person by phone during business hours, Monday to Saturday, 7 AM to 7 PM.

How do you screen tenants?

Every applicant needs a 720 credit score, income of 2.5 times the rent and no prior evictions. We verify identity, call past landlords and check landlord references against property tax records.

How fast will my Los Angeles rental lease?

Homes we price correctly typically lease in 7 to 21 days. If we do not lease your home within 30 days, our 30 Day Rental Guarantee gives you a free month of management.

Can I cancel if it is not working?

Yes. Our agreement has a 12 month term, and you can cancel anytime with 30 days notice. The only cancellation fee is $200, and it applies only if the home is vacant when you cancel.

Get a free Los Angeles rent estimate

Call (909) 610-9780 or use the form at the top of this page, and we will send you a rent report for your home.