Built by a Landlord,
for Landlords.
UrbanLease was founded after one too many property management horror stories, missed rent, no communication, and surprise bills at year end. We built what we wished existed: a property management company that's transparent, fast, and actually picks up the phone.
100+
Properties Managed
160K+
FB Community Members
200+
Calgary Neighbourhoods Served
5+
Surrounding Cities Covered
Vishnu Gabbula
Associate Broker at PREP Realty · Founder of UrbanLease
RECA Licensed · Residential · Commercial · Rural · Property Management
Vishnu is a RECA-licensed Associate Broker at PREP Realty with a practice covering residential real estate, commercial real estate, rural properties, and property management across Alberta. With a background in finance and a Deloitte pedigree, his approach is analytical and results-driven, every pricing decision, screening process, and lease is backed by data.
As a landlord himself, Vishnu built UrbanLease around what he wished existed: a property management website that is transparent, fast, and actually picks up the phone. Rent paid on time, properties maintained, and communication that never requires chasing. Property management services are delivered under his supervision through PREP Realty.
Vishnu also runs two of Western Canada's largest rental communities: the Calgary House Rentals Facebook group (105,000+ members) and the Edmonton House Rentals Facebook group (65,000+ members), connecting landlords, tenants, and investors across Alberta at scale.
See Vishnu's full profile, licence details, and practice areas →
How We Operate
Four principles that guide every decision we make on behalf of our owners.
Full Transparency
No hidden fees. No markups on maintenance. You see every dollar in and out.
Responsiveness by Default
Vacant properties listed promptly. Tenant applications reviewed on the day they come in. Maintenance requests acknowledged the same business day.
Licensed & Compliant
Fully licensed under RECA. Every lease, notice, and process follows Alberta Residential Tenancies Act.
Landlords First
We represent you, the owner. Our job is to protect your investment and maximize your return.
Why Choose UrbanLease?
RECA Licensed, Your Investment is Protected
UrbanLease operates under a RECA-licensed brokerage. This means trust accounts, licensed managers, and full compliance with Alberta Residential Tenancies Act. You are legally protected at every step.
Transparent Pricing, No Hidden Surprises
A simple monthly percentage, plus clear one-time fees for tenant placement and lease renewals, all disclosed upfront. No inspection fees. No maintenance markup. What you see is what you pay.
Technology-Forward Management
Owner and tenant portals. Digital leases. Online rent payment. Photo-documented inspections. Maintenance tracking. We use technology to give you visibility and save everyone time.
Deep Calgary Market Knowledge & Community Reach
We manage properties across all 200+ Calgary neighbourhoods and surrounding cities. Our founder also runs the Calgary House Rentals Facebook group (100K+ members) and Edmonton House Rentals group (60K+ members), giving us direct access to the largest pool of active renters in Alberta.
Where We Operate
UrbanLease in Calgary
Office
Jacksonport Professional Centre3730 108 Ave NE #1201
Calgary, AB T3N 1V9
Located in NE Calgary near the Calgary International Airport corridor. By appointment for property strategy discussions and onboarding.
Contact
- Phone: (437) 226-4118
- Email: [email protected]
- Brokerage: PREP Realty (RECA-licensed)
We respond to property inquiries within 1 business day. After-hours emergencies route to an on-call property manager (not a call center).
Brokerage & Regulatory Disclosure
Property Management by PREP Realty
UrbanLease is a marketing and lead-generation website operated by 14463137 Canada Inc. Property management services advertised on this website are provided by PREP Realty, a fully licensed Alberta brokerage regulated by the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) under the Property Management licence category. Alberta law requires anyone managing rentals for other owners to hold a RECA Property Management licence.
Licensed representative: Vishnu Gabbula, Associate Broker at PREP Realty, is the RECA-licensed individual responsible for the property management services offered through UrbanLease.
Verify the RECA licence: search “PREP Realty” or “Vishnu Gabbula” on the public Real Estate Council of Alberta registry at reca.ca.
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