Rent collection software
Rent collection, on autopilot.
Tenants pay rent online by ACH, card or Cash App, with automatic late fees and payment reminders built in.
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2026
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BBB rating Accredited Business
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Payments processed through Hemlane
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available states, serviceable nationwide
Get rent collected. Get your time back.
Spend 70% less time collecting rent
Less time chasing payments, sending reminders, and managing transactions. More time back to focus on what matters most.
Never miss a late fee
Automatically apply late fees based on your lease terms and configured rules. Hemlane helps ensure late payments don't go unnoticed.
100% of the rent goes directly to you
Rent goes directly to you, without Hemlane taking a cut of the rent collected.
Why Hemlane
Why landlords and property managers collect rent with Hemlane
Hemlane is property management software for owners, self-managing landlords, property managers, real estate agents and brokerages. Its rent collection tools cover how tenants pay, when rent reaches your bank and what happens when rent is late.
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Tenants pay by ACH, card or Cash App
What you need
Ways to pay that suit your tenants.
With Hemlane
Tenants pay by ACH, and by card or Cash App if you allow them. Payments are recorded in your Hemlane dashboard.
02
$0 fees on ACH rent payments
What you need
No fee when tenants pay rent by bank transfer.
With Hemlane
With Hemlane, ACH (bank-to-bank) rent payments are free. Card and Cash App payments carry a 3% fee.
03
Rent deposited to your linked bank account
What you need
Knowing when rent will reach your account.
With Hemlane
With Hemlane, all of the rent goes directly to you, or to the owner. ACH payments typically reach your linked account within 2 to 3 business days once accounts are verified.
04
Automatic late fees, charged per the lease
What you need
Late fees that follow the lease you signed.
With Hemlane
Hemlane charges late fees automatically, on the date the lease sets.
05
Secure bank verification
What you need
Tenant bank accounts verified before rent moves by ACH.
With Hemlane
Tenants connect their bank accounts to Hemlane, which offers instant bank verification with secure encryption.
06
Rent tracked with your income and expenses
What you need
Rent records that match your books.
With Hemlane
Rent shows up in your income and expense tracking. Your full books live in Hemlane Accounting.
Built for you
Does this sound like you?
If any of these sound familiar, here's how Hemlane helps.
My tenants forget when rent is due.
Hemlane sends your tenants payment reminders.
I want rent paid automatically each month.
Tenants can turn on autopay in Hemlane.
My tenants want to split the rent.
Tenants can split rent payments if you allow it.
My accountant wants rent in QuickBooks.
Rent payments recorded in Hemlane can be synced or imported into QuickBooks by bank sync or CSV.
I text tenants from my personal phone.
Text and email tenants and service pros from one Hemlane dashboard.
I don't want to give contractors my bank details.
On the Essential and Complete plans, Hemlane pays service pros with single-use credit cards.
I want tenants rewarded for paying on time.
Tenant Perks reward on-time rent and include credit bureau reporting.
My tenants ask for proof of what they paid.
Tenants track their payments in Hemlane and can share records with you.
I need more than rent collection.
Hemlane also covers leasing tools, local support and repair coordination.
Hemlane Online Rent
Rent collection features for reminders, late fees and owner payouts
Hemlane has seven more rent tools beyond the payment itself.
01
Tenant payment reminders and alerts
Use it when
Rent is coming due
A payment is still outstanding
A late fee has been charged
02
Late fee rules that follow the lease
Use it when
A tenant pays rent after the due date
You want to cancel a late fee once
Your lease sets a one-time or daily late fee
03
Autopay set up by your tenant
Use it when
A tenant wants rent paid on schedule
A tenant asks how autopay works
A tenant wants a record of past payments
04
Eviction Shield for late rent (paid add-on)
Eviction Shield is a paid add-on where Hemlane's team mediates with your tenant and communicates on your behalf to get rent paid and avoid eviction. Monthly protection must start before rent is late; one-time coverage is available for overdue rent.
Use it when
You want cover before rent is ever late
You want a mediator to talk to your tenant
You want Hemlane's team to follow up
05
Tenant perks and credit building
Tenant Perks include insurance and let tenants earn rewards for on-time payments and build credit as they pay. Tenants opt in to Hemlane Tenant Perks and pay a small monthly fee, and you pay nothing. The pricing page lists Tenant Perks on the Basic plan card, and its comparison table also includes them on the free Starter plan.
Use it when
You have more than one qualified applicant
You want to compare applicants against the criteria you set
You want to choose the tenant yourself
06
Rent for the owners you manage
If you manage rentals for other owners, Hemlane disburses rent to the owners and pays repairs from their bank account. For owner trust accounts, see Hemlane Trust Accounting.
Use it when
You've picked an applicant and need a lease signed
The new tenant wants to pay rent online
You want leasing and books in one account
07
Pay service pros with single-use cards
On the Essential and Complete plans, Hemlane can pay your service pros , and single-use credit cards keep your bank information private. Repair requests run in Hemlane Repair Coordination.
Use it when
A plumber needs to be paid
A turnover needs a vendor paid
You want your bank details kept private
See Hemlane rent collection with your own rentals
Collect rent online with $0 ACH fees and deposits to your linked account.
Who's it for
Rent collection for owners, managers, agents and brokerages
Owners collect their own rent in Hemlane, and property managers, agents and brokerages collect rent for the owners they work with.
Rental units managed
Your own rentals
Owners, self-managing landlords and investors
With Hemlane, rent goes directly into your bank account, including the late fees.
Client rentals
Real Estate Agents
Hemlane routes rent straight to your client's bank account and deposits your management fee separately.
Managing for others
Property Managers
Text and email tenants and service pros from one Hemlane dashboard, covering rent reminders and repair updates.
Brokerage rentals
Real estate brokerages
Your brokerage can collect rent in Hemlane for the owners whose rentals it manages.
Up to 2000 units
Large property managers and brokerages
Including portfolios of 1,000+ doors. Hemlane automatically disburses rent to the owners you manage and pays repairs from their bank account, with $0 ACH fees.
See how Hemlane rent collection fits your rentals.
COMPARE FEATURES
Hemlane rent collection features at a glance
Included on Basic, Essential and Complete plans.
Feature
Why it matters
What you get with Hemlane
Payments
Payment methods
Tenants pay in different ways
Hemlane takes ACH, plus card or Cash App if you allow them
ACH fees
Fees add up across units
Hemlane charges $0 on ACH (bank-to-bank)
Autopay
Rent paid on a schedule
Set up by the tenant in Hemlane
Late rent
Automatic late fees
Late fees should follow the lease
Hemlane automatically charges the tenant for past due rent
Reminders and alerts
Tenants need to know what is due
Hemlane sends payment reminders and alerts for late fees and outstanding payments
Payouts and books
Deposit timing
You plan around when rent lands
Hemlane deposits rent typically in 2 to 3 business days to your linked account
Owner rent
Managers collect for other owners
Hemlane disburses rent to owners and pays repairs from their account
Books
Rent should match your records
Hemlane tracks income and expenses
Rent collection features in Hemlane. See pricing at https://www.hemlane.com/pricing/
Try Hemlane rent collection with your own rental properties
See how easy it is to collect rent online with $0 ACH fees and deposits straight to your account.
The Hemlane Platform
Software and services all-in-one platform
Explore more features and see how Hemlane helps you find and place tenants faster, automate your rentals, and provide 24/7 repair coordination.
Rental Advertising
Advertise to top premium listing websites, using AI listing descriptions and a click of the button.
Online Rent Collection
$0 ACH fees. 100% of late fees go directly to you. Automated reminders and multiple payment options keep rent coming in on time.
24/7 Repair Coordination
Get a dedicated rental assistant who takes maintenance calls, troubleshoots issues, schedules vendors, and reports back. You stop taking 2 AM calls.
Eviction Shield
Late-fee notices, lease compliance reviews, and pre-mediation support stopping delinquencies before they ever reach a courtroom.
Tenant Placement
Work with our tenant placement team to lease your rental faster. Access self-guided tours or connect with an agent.
Accounting & Financial Tracking
Owner statements, expense tracking, year-end tax prep, and portfolio dashboards. One login replaces five vendor relationships.
Long-term rentals, under control.
Whether you’re an owner, property manager, real estate agent, or brokerage, Hemlane provides a professional, stress-free way to manage your rentals with AI and real human support.
“Their team is consistently responsive—whether it’s handling tenant maintenance requests or assisting us directly, they move fast and communicate clearly. What really sets Hemlane apart is the tech.”
Zach S., Owner
Braddock Investment Group
“Hemlane has consistently demonstrated exceptional customer service, prompt responsiveness, and efficient issue resolution, making them a standout choice for property management.”
Carla A., Owner
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Answers to your questions
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