Property management · St. Bernard Parish
St. Bernard Parish property management.
Owning rental property shouldn’t feel like a second job. We handle the tenants, maintenance, leasing and day-to-day headaches so you can focus on the investment. We manage hundreds of rental homes from our office in Chalmette.
What does Arpent handle?
Everything between finding a tenant and sending you a statement:
- Rental marketing and tenant placement
- Showings and leasing
- Tenant screening
- Rent collection
- Lease renewals
- Maintenance coordination
- Resident communication
- Monthly statements and year-end 1099
- Annual inspection with photos and report
- Lease enforcement and late rent
- Coordinating legal steps when needed
- Rental analysis for investors
How much does it cost?
Full-service management is 10% of rent collected, with volume discounts available. Here is every fee an owner can expect.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Monthly management | 10%of rent collected · volume discounts available |
| Tenant placement | 60%of first month's rent, charged once the lease is signed and deposit collected |
| Lease renewal | $50 |
| Eviction coordination | $299plus court costs |
| Setup or onboarding | $0 |
| Coordinating routine repairs | $0you pay the vendor's bill only |
Optional services, available on request: additional inspections, seasonal HVAC servicing, hurricane prep, lawn care, utility setup and management, and rehab project management.
Free instant rent estimate
What can your property rent for?
Enter the address and a few details to see an estimated rent range based on nearby rentals. One of our property managers then checks it against homes we’ve actually leased nearby and follows up with a refined number.
Owner questions
What owners ask before signing
When do I get paid?
We reconcile accounts on the 10th and send owner draws that day or the next business day. Funds usually reach your account by the 15th. Late rent goes out in a second round around the 20th.
Do I have to approve every repair?
We ask before any non-emergency repair over $400, and you can set a higher limit. For emergencies involving safety or property damage, we act if we can’t reach you in time.
Can I use my own contractors?
Yes. We call your preferred vendors first. If they can’t respond in time for an urgent repair, we use one of ours.
How do you screen tenants?
We check credit, criminal and eviction history, income and employment, and landlord references, using the same written criteria for every applicant in line with Fair Housing laws. We set your preferences, like pets and smoking, before leasing starts.
Where are security deposits held?
In a trust account, as Louisiana law requires. After move-out we document the condition, itemize any deductions beyond normal wear and tear, and share the report with you.
What do my tenants get?
New tenants are enrolled in a resident benefit package at no cost to you, including renters insurance coverage, HVAC filter delivery and up to four pest control visits a year. Tenants must carry renters insurance either way.
What reports will I get?
Monthly owner statements, an online owner portal with income, expenses, maintenance and inspection reports, and a 1099 plus annual income and expense summary every January.
Do I have to sell through Arpent?
No. If you decide to sell, we can help you weigh selling to an investor against listing it, but managing your property doesn’t obligate you to use us.
Reviews
What rental owners say
The Arpent team is amazing. They manage a rental for me, and I forget that I even own a property! Highly recommend!!!
Mike and his team are top notch! I had been managing my rentals myself but just no longer felt like dealing with the headaches. Now I have peace of mind knowing I’m in good hands and have someone to deal with tenants as needed. Highly recommend, and an affordable option for property owners on a budget (I feel like we all are now with insurance, interest rates, etc). Give Mike a call!
Arpent Realty has been an all around pleasure to work with! I’ve used Mike for a couple of purchases, and he made everything as smooth as possible. I now use him and his team at Arpent Realty as my property management company, and I couldn’t be happier with that decision!
What makes Arpent different from other property managers?
We’re investors too. We look at your rental the way we look at our own: vacancy, maintenance costs, tenant quality and long-term value. Every managed home gets a full interior and exterior inspection each year, with photos and a written report, and you can add seasonal HVAC servicing so small issues get caught early.
And because we’re also a brokerage, we can help you buy your next rental or sell one when the time is right.
Get a property management proposal
Where we manage
Chalmette, Arabi, Meraux, Violet and select New Orleans neighborhoods.