Find better tenants faster, automate rent collection, and handle repairs.
Trusted by 8,532 owners and property managers in California.
$1.19M
Returned to California managers including the late fees.
25 vs. 33
average days to place a tenant on Hemlane vs. the California market.
688
California delinquencies handled through Eviction Shield saving over +$1k per a case.

The Hemlane Platform
Automate rent collection, leasing, and get 24/7 repair coordination services. Licensed California agents handle what software can’t. Whether you manage one unit or 250, you get full-service operations without building a full team.
Rental Advertising
Advertise to top premium listing websites, using AI listing descriptions and a click of the button.
Online Rent Collection
$0 ACH fees. 100% of late fees go directly to you. Automated reminders and multiple payment options keep rent coming in on time.
24/7 Repair Coordination
Get a dedicated rental assistant who takes maintenance calls, troubleshoots issues, schedules vendors, and reports back. You stop taking 2 AM calls.
Eviction Shield
Late-fee notices, lease compliance reviews, and pre-mediation support stopping delinquencies before they ever reach a courtroom.
Tenant Placement Services
Work with our tenant placement team to lease your rental faster. Access self-guided tours or connect with licensed California real estate agents in the Hemlane network for showings, inspections, key handoffs, and boots-on-the-ground work your software can’t do alone.
Accounting & Financial Tracking
Owner statements, expense tracking, year-end tax prep, and portfolio dashboards. One login replaces five vendor relationships.
All of the control, none of the chaos.
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.
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
View request
Balance due
Due on the 1st of every month
Autopay
$2,400
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.
In progress
Plumbing issue
Submitted 1 day ago
by Jake Tenant
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.
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.
Search for anything
Eviction Shield runs the Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara, 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.
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)
$2,250 / mo
YoY rent growth
+4.9%
Total California rental units
18,904
Multifamily rentals (5+ units)
3,286
Single-family rentals
10,265
Maintenance requests completed in California
27,193
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 Francisco · San Diego · San Jose · Oakland · Sacramento · Long Beach · Cupertino · Fremont · Richmond
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
Santa Barbara Rent Ordinance
Santa Barbara has no local rent-control ordinance, so California's statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) applies. Annual rent increases are capped at 5% plus the regional CPI, up to a 10% maximum, and just-cause eviction protections apply after 12 months of tenancy. Single-family homes and condos owned by individuals, and buildings less than 15 years old, are generally exempt.
Fun fact
Fun Facts about Santa Barbara
Did you know Santa Barbara has no rent-control ordinance of its own? California's statewide AB 1482 cap (5% + regional CPI, up to 10%) is what limits rent increases here.
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.
“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
“Hemlane has consistently demonstrated exceptional customer service, prompt responsiveness, and efficient issue resolution, making them a standout choice for property management.”
Carla A., Owner

All of the control, none of the chaos.
8,117
California rentals on Hemlane
4
licensed Santa Barbara agents in our network
571
California cities covered across major metros
Featured Cities
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
975
rentals
47
agents
$2,500 / mo
median

San Diego
636
rentals
45
agents
$2,450 / mo
median

San Francisco
468
rentals
36
agents
$3,700 / mo
median

San Jose
226
rentals
38
agents
$3,200 / mo
median

Riverside
209
rentals
16
agents
$1,670 / mo
median

Sacramento
163
rentals
16
agents
$1,900 / mo
median

Fresno
153
rentals
4
agents
$1,500 / mo
median

Long Beach
147
rentals
11
agents
$2,223 / mo
median

Oakland
128
rentals
20
agents
$2,100 / mo
median
Full Directory
Looking for a smaller California city? Hemlane operates across 571 California cities. Browse the full list grouped by metro area.
Show all 571 California cities
California Agents
275 licensed California agents serve operators across 571 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.
CA #02153130
Santa Barbara
7+ years experience
I’m real estate Agent who have worked in many many different cases of buying house, selling house, renting houses, many different open houses. I’m also being office manager at realty one group trilogy for past four years and working with over 85 Agents is giving me the opportunity to deal with many different transactions and lots of Customers in my field. I’m speaking five different languages including Dari, Pashto, Farsi, Urdu it helps to be a perfect candidate for housing market. I have many happy home owners regardless if it is rental case or buying selling houses . That is because I’m very professional, polite , team player and loyal to my Clients and my worlds. I will get you that one perfect Tenent who will not be a headache. I have my rental properties and I know it is no fun to deal with problematic Tenant. I would do anything in my power to help you in this matter. If you more questions regarding this matter please connect with me at 9097681490. Thank you.

CA #02130864
Santa Barbara
10+ years experience
At 25, I purchased my first home. I realized the value right away and started encouraging people I met to purchase as soon as they could. Many people don't know that there are simple steps to homeownership. I made it my life's mission to teach as many people as I could how to buy a home. I pride myself on knowing the best-kept secrets in the business and sharing them completely free to anyone willing to give me their ear. Luxury homes, Residential, and Single family homes all offer different opportunities for clients. I love each opportunity for its unique process. My greatest happiness has come from being a landlady. I see rental management as a financial benefit and a relationship-building tool. I want to create more harmony in the world and by supporting a responsible landlord platform I feel I can make a huge difference by helping people realize financial freedom and compassion can go hand in hand.

CA #021308648
Santa Barbara
10+ years experience
We are a Property Management Company in California! At Freedom Property Connections we pride ourselves on our well-established property management services. Our approach goes far beyond just collecting rent. We work hard to build relationships with our clients while taking care of every aspect of property management, from maintenance to legal matters. We aim to make property management easy and affordable so you can focus on achieving your investment goals. We understand that every client has unique and specific needs when it comes to rentals, and therefore we have designed our services to be affordable, accessible, and tailored to each client's requirements. Our three-tiered services are designed to cater to every level of the rental process, and we offer competitive pricing without compromising on quality or service. Looking for a rental home? Our team at Freedom Property Connections is here to help. We know a lot about renting homes and can guide you through the process. Whether you want to live in your dream home or make money from a property, we have the skills and knowledge to help you do it. We make finding and renting homes easy and clear. Our team is ready to answer your questions and help you find the perfect home to rent. We'll show you how to make your rental property better, too, if that's what you're looking to do. With us, you'll find the right rental home that fits what you need. Let Freedom Property Connections help you today.

CA #01319580
Santa Barbara
10+ years experience
Accomplished real estate broker and mortgage broker with over two decades of experience at Century 21. Expertise spans residential sales, multi-family sales, business opportunities, and property management. A proven track record of delivering exceptional results and maintaining long-term client relationships. Highlights: Diverse Expertise: Proficient in diverse real estate sectors, including residential and multi-family sales, business opportunities, and property management. Market Insight: Keen understanding of market trends, adapting strategies to ever-evolving conditions. Client-Centric: Committed to providing outstanding client service, resulting in a solid reputation and repeat business. Continuous Learning: Demonstrated dedication to ongoing education and training in the real estate field. Networking: Extensive network of industry contacts, fostering collaborations and opportunities. Problem Solver: Thrives on overcoming challenges, leveraging experience to find creative solutions. Mentorship: Strong advocate for mentoring and contributing to the growth of future real estate professionals. Work-Life Balance: Successfully balances a demanding career with personal well-being. A seasoned professional with a passion for real estate and a commitment to excellence, seeking to leverage extensive experience and expertise for continued success in the industry.
Local Agents For Your State
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.
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