Feature comparison

Tenora vs
Traditional Property Management

Same job done better — and for a fraction of the cost. Here's the full breakdown so you can decide for yourself.

3%
Tenora management fee
7–10%
Industry average
$0
Hidden charges at Tenora
Side by side

The full comparison

Everything you get — and everything you pay for.

Feature Traditional PM Tenora AI
Management fee 7–10% of weekly rent≈ 11–13% of monthly rent 3% of monthly rent
Availability Business hours only 24/7 AI — always available
Maintenance response Next business day at best Instant AI triage, real-time escalation
Tenant communication 1–3 day delays typical Automated same-day response
Onboarding time Days to weeks of paperwork 5-minute online registration
Landlord reporting Monthly PDF statement Real-time dashboard, live data
Lock-in contract 12-month minimum standard No lock-in. Cancel any time.
Letting fee 1–2 weeks rent per new tenant Included. No extra charge.
Inspection fees $55–$150 per inspection Included. No extra charge.
Lease renewal fee $150–$350 per renewal Included. No extra charge.
Trial period Rarely offered 30 days free, no card needed
Annual cost (est. $550/wk) ~$3,200/year ~$858/year
Why landlords switch

What actually changes

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01 — Cost

Save $1,500–$3,000 per year

On a $550/week property, switching from a typical 8% agency to Tenora's 3% flat fee saves around $2,370/year before you even count the letting fees, inspection fees, and renewal charges that disappear too.

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02 — Speed

Tenant issues handled in minutes

Fast maintenance response keeps tenants happy. Happy tenants stay longer. Lower turnover means fewer letting fees and less vacancy — both of which cost landlords far more than the management fee.

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03 — Visibility

See everything in real time

Monthly PDF statements are a 1990s product. Tenora's landlord dashboard shows rent status, open maintenance requests, and communication history — live, 24/7. You are never left wondering what is happening with your property.

Common questions

Before you decide

How is Tenora's 3% fee different from a traditional property manager?
Tenora charges 3% of your monthly rent. Traditional property managers typically charge 7–10% of weekly rent — which converts to roughly 11–13% of monthly rent when calculated properly. On a $550/week property, Tenora is approximately $72/month versus $192/month for a traditional agent. That is a saving of around $1,440 per year before accounting for all the additional charges.
Can Tenora handle maintenance requests outside business hours?
Yes. Tenora's AI triage system receives and classifies maintenance requests 24/7. Urgent issues are escalated immediately. Non-urgent requests are logged and queued. With a traditional property manager, tenant maintenance requests submitted on Saturday night are typically not seen until Monday morning.
Are there any lock-in contracts or setup fees with Tenora?
No. Tenora has no lock-in contracts, no setup fees, and no letting fees. You can cancel any time from your account settings. Traditional property management agreements typically require a minimum 12-month contract and charge letting fees of 1–2 weeks rent each time a tenant moves in.
How does Tenora report to landlords — is it real time?
Yes. Tenora provides a live landlord dashboard accessible 24/7. You can see rent payment status, open maintenance requests, and tenant communication history in real time. Traditional property managers typically send a monthly PDF statement — meaning you learn about events after they have already happened.

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