We handle your rental, so you can get back to your life.
We handle the day-to-day. You hear from us when it matters, and your portal shows the rest.
UTZ manages single-family homes, townhomes and small multifamily rentals across Carroll, Frederick, Baltimore and Howard Counties — with published pricing, a 12-month Tenant Placement Guarantee, and a local team you can actually reach.
- 4.5 out of 5 from 175 Google reviews
- 9% of monthly rent ($100 minimum), published upfront
- No penalty in your first 30 days, then 45 days' written notice
- We respond within one business day
Get your rental managed
Pricing, guarantees, and how we lease and care for your property.
Owner services →Looking for a homeSee available rentals
Browse current listings, schedule a showing, and apply online.
Homes for rent →Current residentsPay rent & request repairs
Log in to your resident portal or submit a maintenance request.
Resident resources →Investing in rentals? Run the numbers and see our owner terms →
On an HOA or condo board? See our association management services →
Simple pricing, published right here
Most property managers make you call for a quote. We'd rather you know what you're paying before you ever pick up the phone.
See everything that's included| Monthly management | 9% of monthly rent ($100 minimum) Rent collection, tenant communication, maintenance coordination, reporting |
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| Leasing | One month's rent Marketing, showings, screening, lease signing |
| Lease renewal | $250 Market rent review and renewal paperwork |
We take on the risk, not you
12-Month Tenant Placement Guarantee
If a tenant we place leaves within the first 12 months, we find you a new one without charging a second leasing fee.
How the guarantee works →30 Days: Love Us or Leave Us
If UTZ isn't the right fit in your first 30 days, cancel your management agreement with no penalty. After that, you can leave with 45 days' written notice.
We keep you informed
We tell you when Maryland or local rules affect your unit or your tenant, so compliance issues don't catch you by surprise.
Everything your rental needs, handled
Pricing & marketing
A rental price analysis based on current local data, professional photos, and listings on the MLS and major rental sites.
Showings & screening
Showings scheduled online through Tenant Turner. Every applicant is screened against the same written criteria.
Rent collection
Online rent payment for residents, consistent follow-up on late rent, and fast owner payouts.
Maintenance
Repair requests tracked in Rentvine, handled by licensed, insured vendors.
Inspections
In-person move-in and move-out inspections with photos, mid-lease condition checks through Inspection Express, and a yearly in-person inspection once a resident renews past their first year.
Owner reporting
Monthly statements, invoices, and year-end 1099s in your Rentvine owner portal, available 24/7.
What owners say about UTZ
“We have been working with UTZ property management for the last eight years! Our direct contact [Nichole] has always been very quick to respond to any issues that may arise with our property. We live in Texas, so it was very important to us to have a property management company that is reliable and dependable!”
“UTZ currently manages 7 units for us in the Carroll County area. Nichole has been very responsive and helpful to us, and our tenants. It's very helpful to have them taking care of the day to day activities with the tenants, so we can focus on other areas of the business.”
“We have been dealing with UTZ Property management for over 10 years and have been very satisfied with the service they provide. In summary, great operation, easy to deal with and always available to handle any issue that may arise.”
“Utz Property Management, and most specifically Nichole, have made the transition from owner to third party management both smooth and seamless. Their responsiveness and prompt communication is outstanding.”
Refer a client. Keep the client.
When your buyer wants to rent their home or your seller decides to hold, send them to us. We manage the property, pay you $1,500, and send your client back to you when they're ready to buy or sell.
Become a referral partner- $1,500 referral fee for every client who signs a management agreement
- Your client comes back to you for every future purchase or sale
- We take on landlord compliance questions so you don't have to
- Written referral agreement on request
Local to Central Maryland
Headquartered in Westminster and managing rentals across four counties.
Run by an investor who manages her own rentals
Jenni Utz has more than 20 years in real estate investing, property management and remodeling. She built UTZ to give owners what she wanted as an investor: proactive communication, clear numbers, and a team that treats every property like its own.
Meet the teamFind out what your property should rent for
Get a free rental analysis from a local team that has managed Maryland rentals since 2005.