TRINNI PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Boutique Management · Bergen & Passaic, NJ

You don't have to be in New Jersey.
We already are.

Trinni Property Management looks after single-family homes, condos and small multifamily buildings for owners who live out of state — or simply too far away to handle a leaky water heater on a Sunday. We find the tenant, collect the rent, take the emergency call, and send you one clear statement every month.

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Liberty Square at Wesmont Station entrance monument
Some units under TPM Management
2 CountiesServing Bergen & Passaic Counties Exclusively
15 daysNet rent disbursed to you electronically after collection
1 ownerYou deal with the principal, not a rotating support queue
24/7Emergency coverage — the call comes to us, not to you
Rutherford Manor Condominium entrance sign at a property under TPM management

"Your property gets looked after the way I'd look after my own."

Who we're built for

Owners who are far away — and want to stay that way.

Most of our owners live somewhere else. Another state, another country, or just a life that doesn't allow for contractor scheduling and rent chasing. That's the whole reason TPM exists, and it shapes how we work: everything is documented, everything is electronic, and nothing needs your physical presence.

We're deliberately small. We take on a limited number of doors so that when you call, you get the person who actually knows your property, your tenant and your history — not a ticket number.

Nothing needs your signature in personApprovals, statements and authorizations are handled by email or text.
You approve real repair costsAnything beyond the routine threshold comes to you with an estimate first.
Full service

From empty unit to money in your account.

One firm handles every stage. No coordinating between a leasing agent, a bookkeeper and a handyman who don't talk to each other.

01

Tenant acquisition & marketing

Rent pricing, photos, listing across the major platforms and MLS, signage, and showings run by a licensed NJ professional.

02

Tenant screening

Credit, income and employment verification, rental history, identity and lawful background review — uniform criteria, every applicant.

03

Lease preparation & execution

NJ-compliant lease drafted, signed electronically and enforced on your behalf, with required disclosures attached.

04

Rent collection & electronic payouts

Rent collected, late notices served promptly, and net proceeds sent to your bank — wherever in the world that bank is.

05

Monthly owner statements

One clear statement: rent collected, fees charged, expenses deducted, net to you. Emailed, itemized, year-end ready.

06

Maintenance & repair coordination

Vetted local vendors, estimates before the work, and photo documentation after. Routine items handled without pestering you.

07

24/7 emergency service

Burst pipe at 2 a.m., no heat in January — we authorize and dispatch immediately to protect the tenant and the building.

08

NJ security deposit compliance

Deposits held in a separate interest-bearing account with the annual notices and accounting New Jersey law requires.

09

Move-in & move-out inspections

Documented condition reports at both ends of a tenancy, so deposit deductions are defensible and damage doesn't go unnoticed.

How it works

Four steps, and none of them require a flight.

STEP ONE

We talk, and we look

A call about your goals, then a walkthrough of the property with a realistic rent range and a punch list of what it needs to be rent-ready.

STEP TWO

Agreement & onboarding

A plain-language management agreement signed electronically, keys and access set up, and your payout details on file.

STEP THREE

Marketed & leased

Listed, shown and screened. You see the qualified application before a lease is signed — no surprises about who is living in your property.

STEP FOUR

Managed, month after month

Rent collected, repairs handled, statement emailed, money deposited. You get updates — not to-do items.

A note from the desk

Boutique isn't a style choice. It's the service model.

Larger firms make their margin on volume — hundreds of doors, a shared inbox, and whoever is on shift. We took the opposite route on purpose. A short list of properties means I know your building's boiler, your tenant's payment habits, and which contractor shows up when it matters.

Tenant procurement and leasing are performed in a licensed capacity through Keller Williams Park Views Realty, so your property is marketed and leased properly under New Jersey law — and managed day to day by the same person you signed with.

Joe CostelloTrinni Property Management LLC · Licensed NJ Real Estate Salesperson
What you can count on
  • Security deposits held in a dedicated interest-bearing NJ account, never commingled.
  • Written estimate and your approval before any repair above the agreed threshold.
  • Net rent disbursed within fifteen days of collection, electronically.
  • Fair Housing and NJ Law Against Discrimination compliance on every listing and application.
  • A one-year agreement you can end with thirty days' written notice.

Tell us about your property.

Send the address and a few details and you'll get a straight answer on what it should rent for and what we'd do first — usually within one business day.

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For owners & landlords

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to what owners ask us most — leasing, money, maintenance and New Jersey law. If yours isn't here, call (201) 255-2575.

Getting started

Why should I use a professional to manage my investment?+

Owners hire us for different reasons, but the same few come up again and again:

  • We take every maintenance and emergency call, day or night, so you don't.
  • We enforce rent collection and serve the proper New Jersey notices when a tenant falls behind.
  • We apply the federal, state and local rules — Fair Housing, NJ security deposit law, the Fair Chance in Housing Act — that create real liability when they're missed.
  • We know what Bergen and Passaic rentals actually command, and we have the vendor relationships and listing reach to fill a vacancy quickly.
  • Between stronger rent, shorter vacancy and contractor pricing, professional management frequently pays for itself.
What needs to be done to my property before it's ready to rent?+

The better the condition, the better the applicant pool — and the higher the rent. At a minimum the unit should be professionally cleaned, carpets fresh, and completely empty of debris and personal belongings.

Painting isn't mandatory, but any room with marred or dirty walls should be touched up in a neutral color. Leave neutral window coverings such as blinds; tenants expect them for privacy. Smoke and CO detectors must be in place, and in most Bergen and Passaic municipalities a certificate of occupancy or continued-occupancy inspection is required before move-in — we'll tell you exactly what your town wants.

For single-family homes, the yard should be mowed, trimmed and cleared, since the tenant is expected to maintain it in the condition it was received.

How will you find tenants, and how long will it take?+

Your property is photographed and listed on the MLS and the major rental portals, promoted on social media, and signed at the curb where local rules allow. Showings are handled by a licensed New Jersey real estate professional.

A well-priced, rent-ready unit in our market usually leases in two to four weeks. Winter months run longer. We begin marketing as soon as we have your authorization — and, for an occupied unit, notice to vacate from the current tenant.

How do you screen applicants?+

Every applicant is measured against the same written criteria: credit history, verified income and employment (we generally look for 2.5–3x the monthly rent), rental history, identity verification, and a background review conducted in the sequence the New Jersey Fair Chance in Housing Act requires.

Screening follows the Fair Credit Reporting Act and NJ law. You'll see the qualified application before a lease is signed; owners don't contact applicants directly, which protects you from a discrimination claim.

Can I say I don't want pets or smokers?+

Pet owners are not a protected class, so a no-pet policy is your call — but be aware it removes a large share of the market and usually means longer vacancy. Many owners land on a cat/small-dog allowance with additional rent instead. Assistance and service animals are not pets under the law and must be accommodated regardless of policy.

We recommend a non-smoking clause on every property we manage, and we write one in unless you tell us otherwise.

Money & accounting

Do you collect first month's rent and a security deposit? Where is the deposit held?+

Yes. The first month's rent plus a refundable security deposit are collected before move-in. New Jersey caps the deposit at one and a half months' rent.

Deposits are held in a separate, interest-bearing account used only for security deposits, never commingled with operating funds, in compliance with the New Jersey Security Deposit Law (N.J.S.A. 46:8-19 et seq.). Tenants receive the required annual notice of where their money is held and are credited interest annually.

When do I get my money each month?+

Rent must clear the bank before it can be disbursed. Once it does, net proceeds are sent to you within fifteen calendar days of receipt — by electronic payment to your account, or another method we agree on. That works the same whether your bank is in Newark or Nairobi.

Your monthly statement itemizes rent collected, the management fee, any expenses deducted and the net disbursement, and is emailed to the address you designate.

What happens if the tenant doesn't pay rent on time?+

Rent is due on the first. Most tenants pay within the grace period; if they don't, late fees are charged promptly and we contact the tenant directly rather than waiting. If the account is still open mid-month, we call you to discuss next steps and serve the appropriate New Jersey notice.

In New Jersey an eviction is filed and litigated by a licensed attorney at the owner's expense. We coordinate the whole process, gather the documentation and appear at landlord-tenant court on your behalf — billed hourly under your agreement — but we do not provide legal representation.

How am I protected if the tenant damages the property?+

The security deposit is the first line of defense, and documented move-in and move-out inspections are what make deductions stick. After a move-out we inspect, itemize lawful deductions and return the balance with a written statement within thirty days, as New Jersey requires.

If damage exceeds the deposit, the former tenant is billed and, if unpaid, referred to collections. Owners fund any shortfall needed to restore the unit for the next tenancy.

What kind of insurance do I need on a rental?+

You need a landlord or dwelling policy for a tenant-occupied property — not the homeowner's policy you'd carry if you lived there. If the property was recently your residence, that coverage has to be converted, and a claim on the wrong policy can be denied.

We also ask that tenants carry renter's insurance. The cheapest available policy is rarely the right one; we're happy to point you to an agent who writes this coverage in North Jersey.

Maintenance, law & communication

Will I get called in the middle of the night with emergencies?+

No. Tenants call us, not you. When something threatens health, safety, habitability or the building itself, we authorize and dispatch immediately and tell you as soon as it's under control — that's the entire point of hiring a manager when you live three states or an ocean away.

Who does the repairs, and how much can be spent without asking me?+

We use a bench of local contractors we've worked with for years — licensed and insured as their trade requires, and reachable for emergencies. You're billed the vendor's invoice; there's no markup for coordinating ordinary repairs.

Your agreement sets a routine repair threshold (commonly $300). Below it, we handle the item and notify you. Above it, you get a description and estimate, we obtain quotes where practical, and nothing is committed until you approve and fund it. Genuine emergencies are the exception — those we authorize on the spot.

How does Fair Housing affect me as an owner?+

Fair housing law requires that every applicant receive the same treatment, the same information and an equal opportunity to rent. Federal protected classes include race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status and disability.

The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination goes further, adding — among others — marital and civil union status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, age, military service, and lawful source of income, including housing vouchers.

We market, screen and lease to those standards on every property, and we can't follow an instruction that would violate them.

How will you communicate with me?+

By email and text, in your time zone, with a monthly statement as the baseline. Everything under your agreement can be handled electronically — notices, approvals and authorizations included.

Beyond the statement, we reach out for: accepted applications, lease renewals, notice to vacate, anything above the repair threshold, emergency work, move-out findings, and any court or code enforcement matter.

How long is the agreement, and how do I cancel?+

One year, renewing annually unless either side gives written notice at least thirty days before the term ends. Any fee change can only take effect at the start of a renewal term, never mid-term.

Either party may also terminate for any reason on thirty days' written notice plus the remaining days of that calendar month. On the effective date we provide a final accounting within thirty days, hand over lease files, deposit records, keys and access codes, and existing tenant leases carry over to you automatically.

Can't find your question? Ask us over the phone at (201) 255-2575 — or send it through the owner inquiry form.
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