Property Management Services in Portland, Maine

About Portland

Portland, Maine, is a vibrant coastal city that captivates visitors with its unique charm and natural beauty. Nestled on the picturesque Casco Bay, Portland offers a delightful mix of historic architecture, a thriving arts scene, and a bustling culinary culture. The city’s Old Port district is a popular destination, featuring cobblestone streets, trendy boutiques, and a lively waterfront. Visitors can explore the iconic Portland Head Light, one of the oldest lighthouses in the United States, or take a scenic cruise to the nearby islands. With its rich maritime history and picturesque landscapes, Portland provides a welcoming and enchanting experience for both locals and tourists alike.

In addition to its cultural offerings, Portland, Maine, boasts a reputation as a food lover’s paradise. The city is renowned for its diverse dining scene, where visitors can indulge in fresh seafood, farm-to-table cuisine, and innovative culinary creations. From quaint seafood shacks to award-winning restaurants, Portland’s culinary landscape celebrates local ingredients and flavors. The city is also home to a thriving craft beer scene, with numerous breweries offering a wide array of unique and flavorful brews. With its delectable cuisine, stunning coastal scenery, and vibrant community, Portland, Maine, leaves a lasting impression on all who visit, making it a must-see destination for food enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Such a wonderful company! It was really nice speaking with the owner and her husband, I am excited to utilize their services and trust that they understand the market both for landlords and tenants. They are growing intentionally, and provide the best service to their clients.
S. BronziniProperty Owner
I've been extremely pleased so far with your services. Your attention to detail and excellent client & tenant communication is very much appreciated.
David M.Property Owner
HPM has provided a wonderful experience for us as tenants for the past 3 years. They were always very prompt responding to any requests or maintenance issues we had. Their communication with us has always been friendly and helpful. All the folks at HPM have been professional, dependable and considerate of our little family.
Rosie E.Tenant
After struggling to find reliable property managers, HPM has been the best hire our business has made. Jody is a fantastic property manager that is always on the ball, handling issues, and clearly has a pulse on our buildings. She is always accessible and excellent at communicating any issues or updates with the building. They use a great online technology that allows us to see all the numbers and updates on the building instantly. We are thrilled to have HPM managing our investments
Peter K.Property Owner
Honest Property Management is the most thorough and detailed of companies and the best company I know for managing property. They take care of their clients, while providing fabulous attention to their renters. The are responsive to issues and solve problems quickly and efficiently. So relieved to have found Honest Property for my home away from home!
Helen I.Property Owner
Working with HPM has been a pleasure. As an owner, I can rest easy knowing that my property and its management is in expert hands. Take a look at their website-they really DO provide everything they advertise, in a professional, comprehensive, and timely manner. They are clearly focused on providing owners the greatest financial returns and providing renters with a well-maintained, beautiful place to stay, all at a fair price. I recommend HPM highly, and look forward to working with them for many more years.
Karen I.Property Owner
For two years now Honest Property Management has kept my investments occupied, in good repair, trouble free, and continuing to generate optimum profit. In an industry where it is very hard to find someone good and focused on the investors profitability, Honest Property is a real gem!
Bernard H.Property Owner
I'm not sure I've ever given a property management company I've rented from a positive review before but they deserve it. They were straight forward the whole time, reachable and HONEST. I've had so many bad experiences with property management companies before but they are definitely one of the few good ones.
Nicolas S. Tenant
They are prompt and thorough with requests and emergencies while remaining friendly and respectful. They make you feel like you matter, not like you're just a number. A great company with great people.
Kayla D.Tenant
Superior Service! Kelsey, Andrew and their team have earned 100% of my trust! The comfort of having a company that I can completely rely on to do what needs to be done, to communicate about things effectively, and truly protects my assets is invaluable. I have found all of this to be true with Honest Property Management. They are very adept at navigating difficult situations with patience and ease and they fully think through all of their recommendations and present them clearly to me, from the day to day operations, to more serious matters. They have truly exceeded my expectations. I recommend them 100%!
Ben L.Real Estate Developer & Investor

Why Choose Honest Property Management?

Excellent Service
We are organized, proactive, efficient, experienced, and focused on you.
Money-Back Guarantee
Try before you buy. No long term contracts. Cancel anytime for any reason.
No Hidden Fees
Outstanding property management with
no hidden fees or kickbacks.
In-Person Showings
Other companies allow unsupervised self-showings; we meet all applicants in-person.
Guaranteed Compliance
In-house expert on state and local
rental laws. We know rent control.
Faster Leasing = Lower Vacancy
When possible, we make repairs and show
the unit before the current tenant leaves.
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Services

When a property is managed well, so is your investment. We are a full-scale property management company. That means we provide all day-to-day services so you can focus on other important things in your life while knowing that your investment is in good hands. So, what exactly does “all day-to-day services” include? We’re so glad you asked!

  • Tenant Management
  • Financial Management
  • Maintenance Management

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Special Considerations for Landlords in Portland, Maine

Portland is unique within New England in that it is one of the few cities with strict rent control and housing laws. Among the requirements:

  • Complex rent control policy with limitations on rent increases and banked rent (applies to both long-term and short-term rentals)
  • Rental application and credit/background check fees for tenants are prohibited
  • Annual landlord rental registration for both long-term and short-term rentals
  • Periodic inspections by the city
  • Different requirements for smoke and CO2 detector requirements than the rest of Maine
  • Special rights for tenants during occupancy and when ending a tenancy
  • Special rules for snow removal, parking, and falling ice
  • Depending on the size of the property landlords may be responsible for providing trash service and trash bins
  • If police visit a home 3 or more times in a 30-day period it is classified as a disorderly house. If this happens twice in 3-year period, the City may condemn the property and sue the owner for damages
 
Fines for Non-Compliance:
  • Failing to register a long-term rental  is $50 (per-unit) with additional $150 fee (per-unit) after 45 days
  • Failing to register a short-term rental is a minimum fee of $100 per day per unit increasing to $2500 per day over time with an additional $1,000 fee if any of the information provided in the registration is false.
  • Failing to clear snow/ice from the sidewalk outside of a residential (1-4 unit) property within 18 hours of the storm is $75 for the first occurrence ($125 2nd, and $250 3rd) plus 110% of the cost to have the City do the work.
  • Failing to clear snow/ice from the sidewalk outside of a 5+ unit property within 12 hours of the storm is $250 for the first occurrence ($500 2nd, and $1000 3rd) plus 110% of the cost to have the City do the work.
  • Significant Code Violations (ex: blocked ingress or egress, excess occupancy in unit, unsanitary conditions, inadequate or defective plumbing or electrical system, inadequate or defective smoke/CO2 detector system
    • $200 – $2500 per violation per day
    • Failure to correct within required period: $500 – $5000 per violation per day
    • Second notice to correct an additional: $1500 – $10000 per violation per day

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