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8930 Gravois Rd.

St. Louis MO 63123

Monday to Friday

9:00AM - 4:00PM

Answers to All Your Rental Property Management Questions

Get your questions answered. 

We’re sharing information on some of the questions we hear most frequently from our owners. If there’s something you need to know that you can’t find here, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Q: What is your management fee?

A: Fees are determined based on a number of factors. One of the members of our business development team can assist you. See here for what is included in your management fee.

Q: Do you require an expense reserve?

A: Owner agrees to retain a negotiated amount of reserve listed in the management agreement. 

Q: When are owner distributions made?

A: Funds in excess of the reserve amount are disbursed on the last business day of the month.

Q: Do you pay bills?

A: Deca will pay any and all bills related to a property, including mortgages, insurance, taxes, and utilities. Adequate funds are required prior to payment.

Q: Do you require me to list Deca as an additional insured?

A: Owner will name Deca Property Management, LLC as additional insured and maintain coverage for the term of the agreement. Management services will not begin until certificate is received by Deca – Additional Insured Details

Q: How do you communicate with owners?

A: Deca believes communication is the key to successful property management. Communication should be timely, and an owner should never be surprised by activity at their property. Multiple communication methods are used, including:

    1. Face-to-face meetings
    2. Phone conversations
    3. Owner portal conversations
    4. Email
    5. Text

Q: What is a Jetty Bond?

A: Jetty is a financial services company that partners with property managers and property owners (representing more than one million units) to offer a security deposit replacement product called Jetty Bond. – See Here For More Information.

Q: What’s your rental collection process?

A: Rents received by the 5th of the month in Deca’s office are not considered late, unless otherwise outlined or stated in the resident’s specific rental agreement. Deca’s rent collection department calls throughout each month on past due balances and also generates automated calls which provide a message about the residents’ balance owed. In addition, Deca sends written notices including a first notice, second notice and a 3-day final notice.

Q: How much does it cost to file an eviction?

A: $400-$500

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