Lula and RentSpree add managed maintenance for self-managing landlords

Lula and RentSpree announced a partnership on September 15, 2026 that brings managed maintenance into RentSpree’s Rental assistant for landlords. The move gives rental owners access to vetted pros, flat-rate pricing and approval controls meant to cut the time and uncertainty around repairs.

Why it matters: - The partnership gives self-managing landlords a way to hand off maintenance without leaving RentSpree’s platform. - Rental owners can avoid the vendor search, quote comparison and license checks that often slow repairs. - The setup is aimed at landlords who manage rentals alongside full-time jobs and need a faster workflow. - Agents also gain a longer-term service tie-in for clients after lease signing.

What happened: - Lula and RentSpree announced a partnership on September 15, 2026. - Lula now powers maintenance inside RentSpree’s new Rental assistant. - The feature is built for landlords and rental owners using RentSpree across the U.S. - Tenants can submit maintenance requests through RentSpree, and Lula coordinates the job from request to resolution. - Scheduling can begin within minutes of a work order.

The details: - RentSpree landlords get access to a network of vetted, licensed and insured service professionals across 50+ U.S. markets. - Maintenance powered by Lula is included in RentSpree’s Landlord Pro subscription. - The service is available only for properties in Lula-covered ZIP codes. - The broader Rental assistant is available to subscribers everywhere. - There is no separate access fee beyond the subscription. - Individual repairs are billed per job. - A large share of repair and replacement pricing comes from Lula’s Flat-Rate Catalog. - Pricing is set before work begins. - Each landlord sets a not-to-exceed limit. - Repairs under that limit move forward immediately. - Repairs above the limit require owner approval before work starts. - Lula’s flat-rate catalog includes more than 400 services. - The catalog includes pricing for HVAC and water heater replacements. - Lula serves more than 350,000 rental properties. - Lula works with more than 9,000 vetted, licensed and insured service professionals across 50+ U.S. markets. - RentSpree was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Seattle.

Between the lines: - The partnership turns maintenance into a managed service rather than a manual task for landlords. - The approval threshold gives owners control over costs while reducing response time for routine repairs. - For RentSpree, maintenance support extends the platform beyond leasing into day-to-day property operations. - For Lula, the deal expands distribution through RentSpree’s landlord and agent network.

What's next: - RentSpree subscribers in Lula-covered ZIP codes can begin using the maintenance workflow through Landlord Pro. - Landlords can use the Rental assistant more broadly for maintenance coordination even where Lula’s full service is not yet available. - Real estate agents may use the partnership as an added post-lease value proposition for landlord clients. - More information is available at the partnership announcement.