BERKELEY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Top Rated Property Management in Berkeley

Find better tenants faster, automate rent collection, and handle repairs.
Trusted by 8,532 owners and property managers in California.

Hemlane’s success in California

$1.19M

Returned to California managers including the late fees.

Property-Manager Pain · Solved

25 vs. 33

average days to place a tenant on Hemlane vs. the California market.

Property-Manager Pain · Solved

688

California delinquencies handled through Eviction Shield saving over +$1k per a case.

Property-Manager Pain · Solved

Built for every type of rental property in Berkeley

All of the control, none of the chaos.

More time back. Less admin. We handle the heavy lifting so you don’t have to.

Four headaches every California operator knows. Here’s how Hemlane closes them.

01

Other softwares charge additional transaction fees.

Most platforms charge per ACH payment that add up to tens of thousands a year on a 50-door portfolio. Those fees are yours.

How Hemlane fixes it

100% of late fees back to you, $0 ACH fee.

Hemlane returns 100% of late fees and other tenant-paid fees to the property manager. ACH rent collection is $0 fee. The number on the lease is the number that lands in your account.

Monthly rent

$2,400

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Balance due

Due on the 1st of every month

Autopay

$2,400

How Hemlane fixes it

24/7 repair coordination and management services

Get a dedicated rental assistant who takes maintenance calls, troubleshoots issues, schedules vendors, and reports back. You stop taking 2 AM calls.

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02

2 AM repair calls force you to hire a team you do not want.

Tenants don’t call about repairs during business hours. The 2 AM water heater call is real and so is the cost of dealing with it alone. Our repair coordination team picks up, troubleshoots, and dispatches so you don’t have to.

03

You are running five tools that do not talk to each other.

Five tools. Five logins. Five places where data goes missing. Most operators run their portfolio across platforms that don’t talk to each other. Hemlane replaces all of it with one login, one team in one platform.

How Hemlane fixes it

One product, one login, one team.

Leasing, screening, listings, rent collection, maintenance coordination, delinquency tracking, and eviction support all live inside one Hemlane account, with one login, one team, and one set of state-specific workflows.

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How Hemlane fixes it

Eviction Shield runs the Berkeley process for you.

Eviction Shield serves late-fee notices, reviews lease compliance, and kicks off the mediation process and resolves 98% of California cases before they ever reach a courtroom

Open requests

27

Closed requests

3

Past due rent

$22,405

04

One bad eviction can erase a year of rent.

In Berkeley, a contested eviction can run 4–6 months and cost $5,000–$15,000 per door. Eviction Shield handles delinquency management and pre-mediation resolving 98% of cases before they ever reach a courtroom.

California rental market snapshot

Where California rental market sits today, and where Hemlane operators run ahead of it.

Days to place: Hemlane California vs. California market

25 vs 33

Median rent (statewide)

$2,275 / mo

YoY rent growth

+4.9%

Total California rental units

19,079

Multifamily rentals (5+ units)

3,292

Single-family rentals

10,402

Maintenance requests completed in California

27,669

Top populated cities by demand

Los Angeles · San Diego · San Francisco · San Jose · Riverside · Long Beach · Sacramento · Fresno · Oakland · Stockton

Top investor cities

Los Angeles · San Diego · San Francisco · San Jose · Oakland · Sacramento · Long Beach · Cupertino · Fremont · Richmond

Berkeley landlord law

What applies here

Eviction Shield serves late-fee notices, reviews lease compliance, and kicks off the mediation process and resolves 98% of California cases before they ever reach a courtroom

Local ordinance

Berkeley Rent Ordinance

Berkeley's rent stabilization covers units built before June 30, 1980, with an annual adjustment of 65% of CPI (max 7%), set at 1.0% for 2026. No increases are allowed in the first two years of tenancy, and just-cause protections apply via the Rent Stabilization Board.

Fun fact

Fun Facts about Berkeley

Did you know Berkeley bars any rent increase during your first two years as a tenant?

Long-term rentals, under control.

Whether you’re an owner, property manager, real estate agent, or brokerage, Hemlane provides a professional and stress-free way to manage your rentals, use AI and real human support.

Zach S.

“Their team is consistently responsive—whether it’s handling tenant maintenance requests or assisting us directly, they move fast and communicate clearly. What really sets Hemlane apart is the tech.”

Zach S., Owner

Braddock Investment Group

Carla A.

“Hemlane has consistently demonstrated exceptional customer service, prompt responsiveness, and efficient issue resolution, making them a standout choice for property management.”

Carla A., Owner

Hemlane

Hemlane’s California footprint

All of the control, none of the chaos.

8,153

California rentals on Hemlane

18

licensed Berkeley agents in our network

570

California cities covered across major metros

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Featured Cities

Property management across California top markets

Hemlane has active rentals and licensed agents in California’s largest rental markets. Click any city to see local listings, agents, and rental laws.

Looking for a smaller market?

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

968

rentals

47

agents

$2,500 / mo

median

View Los Angeles
San Diego

San Diego

631

rentals

45

agents

$2,450 / mo

median

View San Diego
San Francisco

San Francisco

466

rentals

36

agents

$3,700 / mo

median

View San Francisco
San Jose

San Jose

222

rentals

38

agents

$3,200 / mo

median

View San Jose
Riverside

Riverside

213

rentals

16

agents

$1,670 / mo

median

View Riverside
Sacramento

Sacramento

164

rentals

16

agents

$1,950 / mo

median

View Sacramento
Fresno

Fresno

154

rentals

4

agents

$1,500 / mo

median

View Fresno
Long Beach

Long Beach

148

rentals

11

agents

$2,208 / mo

median

View Long Beach
Oakland

Oakland

129

rentals

20

agents

$2,100 / mo

median

View Oakland

Full Directory

All California cities Hemlane covers

Looking for a smaller California city? Hemlane operates across 570 California cities. Browse the full list grouped by metro area.

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California Agents

Berkeley leasing agents in the Hemlane network

275 licensed California agents serve operators across 570 California cities. Each agent holds an active California Department of Real Estate license, has been vetted by Hemlane, and handles the in-person work that the software cannot: showings, in-unit inspections, key handoffs, and local-court coordination.

Carlos Otazu

CA #01813322

Berkeley

10+ years experience

My Client-First Philosophy There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how I work. That said, in my experience as a Bay Area real estate professional, I´ve also found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting my clients first. This means keeping myself accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to your needs. This "client first" philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of doing business. In addition, I´ve found that the latest technologies are enabling me to do everything I´ve always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They´ve also helped me to extend the range of services I provide to my clients. So when you decide that you´d like to buy or sell a home in the Bay Area areas, please contact me.

Carlos Otazu

Mitchy West

CA #01892288

Berkeley

5+ years experience

I lease and manage investment properties in some of the most difficult regulatory environments for landlords in the country. My goal take advantage of the unique position your property is in to maximize return on investment and minimize risk -- all while giving my clients back free time to spend on what's important to them. My regions of expertise include San Francisco, Berkeley and the wider East Bay Area. There's much to keep in mind that might not be common knowledge even during advertising and leasing, not to mention management in these areas. Topics of interest include: -Local rent control ordinances -Section 8 compliance -Local & federal antidiscrimination laws -Allowable charges and best practices in tenant screening -Current rent trends and changing tenant expectations -State security deposit laws -Best move-in inspection practices -Long-term investment plans and buy versus hold decisions -Seasonality and monthly vacancy cycles Please feel free to reach out. I want you to be successful, whether or not we work together.

Mitchy West

Sean Muirhead

CA #02235247

Berkeley

2+ years experience

Growing up in my family's real estate brokerage in Southern California, I've been immersed in the industry since childhood. With a deep-rooted understanding of real estate gained through years of hands-on experience, I now bring my expertise to leasing in both Southern California and San Francisco. As a full-time software engineer with a passion for real estate, I offer a unique advantage: flexible property showings during non-traditional hours. This approach makes property viewing accessible for busy professionals and those with challenging schedules. My long-term vision is to leverage my technical skills and family's real estate legacy to eventually launch my own innovative venture in the industry. I believe the most effective way to do this is to first understand what it takes to provide my clients with an exceptional leasing experience. A fun fact about me is that I love to surf--Ocean Beach, Pacifica, and Santa Cruz are some of my favorite spots in California!

Sean Muirhead

Andrea West

CA #01889236

Berkeley

10+ years experience

Andrea is a Bay Area native, raised in Novato, she lived to San Francisco's NOPA neighborhood for 8 years until she bought her forever home and family compound in Alameda in 2019. Her 360 perspective on the Bay Area and real estate Andrea's experience and understanding of different property types has opened doors for new opportunities for herself and her clients. She is dedicated to working hard for her clients and ruthlessly negotiating the best terms possible. She is honest, passionate, and driven to achieve her client’s goals. Whether looking for a new tenant, managing an existing tenant or selling or buying property, Andrea is dedicated to her client's needs and goals. She is intuitive and makes recommendations for her clients that they didn't even know they needed or should be considering. She prides herself on the quality relationships she develops through the real estate services she provides. Contact Andrea today for a free consultation. DRE #01889236

Andrea West

Holly Bruce

CA #01494639

Berkeley

10+ years experience

- Preserve and enhance clients’ real estate assets with targeted tenant placement, on-going management and strategic reinvestment of net profits to grow wealth. - Purchase and Sell a primary or investment properties. - Specialize in Accessible Living and Aging-in-Place Home Transitions. I've directed my quality-first business to all areas of the Bay and have refined skills to accommodate virtually every long term tenant circumstance imaginable. My communicative, transparent and resourceful business style achieves client goals efficiently, effectively and to clients' long-term financial benefit. The core 'human element' of real estate (even more critical of ]=landlordship) cannot be automated, digitized or in any other technological way effectively replaced in property management (or buying and selling, to be honest!). My high-touch, empathic approach ensures your property is well attended to and your tenant is not be made to feel like a rent check or the 'necessary evil' of investing, but a valued person who is caring for your property as they make it their home. My broad experience across the Bay Area's highly diverse composition and community makes starting your placement/management conversation with me a savvy choice. You will quickly find that, however intimidating being a landlord may seem or how complicated it has become, together we will secure your long-term success.

Holly Bruce

Jorean Mendoza

Berkeley

9+ years experience

I was born in Southern California and moved to the Bay Area in 2015. In Southern California I resided in Oceanside, Moreno Valley, and Buena Park. In Northern California, I have resided in South San Francisco, Union City, Stockton, and Hayward. With Hatch Realty Group, I started off as an intern in 2017. I got my Real Estate Licence in 2019. I graduated from San Francisco State University in the spring of 2021, with a degree in Political Science and Asian American Studies. Currently, I assist Hatch Realty Group in helping buyers/sellers as well as my other team members in Real Estate. In my spare time, I enjoy fitness and spending time with family and friends. I am knowledgeable of the Bay Area as I love going to new food spots and exploring new places. I have one dog, Oreo that I love spending time with and he is my world.

Jorean Mendoza

Erica Jackson

CA #01913898

Berkeley

10+ years experience

Complex Living Real Estate is a licensed, experienced, and professional brokerage that is devoted to connecting homeowners looking to rent out their property with those people searching for the perfect home to rent for their family! Building strong relationships with our owners and tenants is one of our main goals – we want everyone to be treated like a part of our family when they choose to work with us! We provide full-service property management! From qualifying tenants and making sure that rent is being paid on time, to providing detailed financial reports and maintaining your property with our dedicated repair specialists. Best of all, we promise 100% transparency to all of our property owners when working with us! Why Hire The Complex Team to Manage your Assets: * Stress-free Management * Automated Owner Statements * Online Owner Portal Access * Industry Leading Marketing Tools and Technology * Maintenance Request Handling * Prompt Response to All Tenant Inquiries * Industry Specific Local Market Knowledge

Erica Jackson

Lisa Trinell Jones

CA #01329774

Berkeley

10+ years experience

My name is Lisa Trinell J. I am an Investment Entrepreneur. My real estate career started in1998 when I used an FHA loan to buy my first property which shortly after became a rental. I earned my real estate agents license in 2002 originally just for my own personal knowledge, but then moved into sales and property management to others. I obtained my Real Estate Brokers License in 2006 and I have been active fulltime in the business since. My personal portfolio consist of 6 multi-family properties to include: 1-fourplex, 4 duplexes and 1-11 unit commercial apartment building. I currently manage a portfolio of 450 units across the San Francisco-Bay Area over 70 properties consisting of multi-family, single family and commercial properties valued at approximately $600 million dollars. Personally, I have bought and sold approximately $7.5 million dollars worth of commercial and residential real estate. I have invested in California, Michigan and most recently, Wisconsin. Professionally, I have assisted clients with buying and selling approximately $800 million dollars worth of real estate assets.

Lisa Trinell Jones

Steven Huang

CA #01946124

Berkeley

10+ years experience

Real Estate sales and leasing team in the Bay Area. Our trained agents and staff treat your property the way way we would with our own. We value the relationships we have with homeowners we serve, and most of our clients are repeat business. We can help you with coordinating remodeling projects, marketing your rental listing, pricing your property, conducting private showings and open houses, reviewing applicants, and executing leases. Steven Huang leverages his industry experience in city planning and real estate development to advise landlords, sellers and buyers in the San Francisco Bay Area and in the Los Angeles area. He is a member of the Board of Directors at the San Francisco Association of Realtors and California Association of Realtors, and has cultivated a network of top-notch real estate professionals throughout the US and Canada. He has an MBA in Real Estate from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and a Master in City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania.

Steven Huang

Jesus Lopez Larios

CA #02086652

Berkeley

7+ years experience

I'm Jesus Lopez Larios, a tech-savvy and ambitious real estate professional with a strong background in Civil Engineering. Graduating from Sacramento State in 2018, I bring analytical skills and attention to detail to every transaction. Since becoming a licensed Realtor in 2019, my passion has been helping clients achieve their dreams in the real estate market. As the leader of the innovative and tech-driven Novus Team , brokered by eXp Realty, we strive to provide exceptional experiences for our clients. By combining our expertise with cutting-edge technologies, we ensure seamless and efficient transactions. Our focus is on staying ahead of the curve, leveraging the latest tools to deliver optimal results. Beyond my dedication to clients, I find immense fulfillment in mentoring and supporting other realtors. I believe in empowering fellow professionals to provide exceptional service and make a positive impact in the industry. Sharing knowledge and fostering growth among realtors is a core value of mine. When you choose to work with me, you can trust in my expertise, commitment, and innovative approach. I will guide you through the real estate process, making informed decisions that lead to your success. Let's embark on this journey together and turn your real estate dreams into reality.

Jesus Lopez Larios

Local Agents For Your State

California-specific questions, answered.

Common operator questions about running rentals on Hemlane. Each answer ties back to the state-specific workflow Hemlane runs.

You do not need a license to manage your own rental properties through Hemlane. If you manage rentals on behalf of others for compensation, your state may require a real estate broker’s license. Hemlane’s local agents are licensed professionals, so owners using the Agents service are always working with a licensed local expert.

Most states strongly recommend or require written lease agreements for all rental terms. Hemlane provides state-specific lease templates that include required disclosures and legally recognized terms which are ready to send with eSign in minutes.

Hemlane automates rent collection from end to end. Tenants pay online, and funds are deposited directly to the owner and not held in a third-party account. 100% of the rent goes directly to you. Automated reminders and late fee notices reduce manual follow-up so you get paid on time without chasing tenants.

Hemlane lets you configure automated late fees that align with your state’s legal limits. The platform sends automated reminders before rent is due and late notices after. Once the process is set-up, it runs without you having to make a single call.