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February 2024 by Dr. Prabhleen oberoi
Worst company. Agents for extracting money
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December 2023 by Brian F.
Non-responsive, pedantic to a fault, didn't clean the stains out of the doggie rug before move in, charged me a cleaning fee to clean the rug after I moved out (btw, I do not have a dog - they were cleaning the rug that they hadn't cleaned on movein), misled me about returning my security deposit in full. Overall, one of the worst 3 year rental experiences I have ever had. Unit was 105 W De La Guerra, Unit P, and they raised my rent to $6100 from $5800 prompting me to move out. Both rents are definitely over market.
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October 2023 by Ryan Ostrander
I've lived in Santa Barbara for 8 years and never realized how much a property management company matters. My wife and I moved to a new property a few months ago that is managed by Bartlein and it has consistently been an unpleasant experience dealing with this company. Our previous apartment was managed by Meridian Group and they were way more responsive and professional.No one chooses an apartment based on the management company but if you are looking for a new apartment and have your search narrowed down to just a few, try to avoid any that use Bartlein.
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October 2023 by Curious M.
Dishonest. They tried to get a deposit from my daughter without giving her a lease, instead giving her just a renters guide. Of course it had to be cash or money order. I'm glad I caught it in time.
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July 2023 by Thomas
Great experience renting with you.
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July 2023 by Ella H.
they suck at getting back to you and charge you for shit they don't need to. I actually think they're the worst leading company of 6 i've lived with. do not recommend.
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June 2023 by Noe Avalos
Horrible company management is very unprofessional when asking to speak with them they send the front desk lady to continually walk back and forth instead of just coming out and answering the questions they want you to have perfect credit don’t do any renter’s interviews they see you as a piece of paper and not as a human perfect example of slumlords in Santa Barbara
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May 2023 by Will W.
This is the worst run property management group in California. Nothing else to say here. Look at the other reviews and they're all true.
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February 2023 by Echo Echo
Slow management, takes ages to get things done. No online payment method. Have to go to the office for everything in this modern age.
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February 2023 by S M
Horrible in every way.
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February 2023 by Julia Arno
Renting a place for our UCSB son was sheer madness down in SB. This company was the ONLY place that dealt on the up and up and respected the “first come first served” order for renting places. I also liked that I could stop by the office each morning to get keys for the new listings. Truly grateful I finally found this rental company?
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November 2022 by Andre K.
This fake middle man business owner is a moron. I own 3 houses...2 in Santa Barbara and one in Oxnard. I have approx $2.5M in real estate so far. All paid for. I have over 700 credit with a 2019 bmw x3 m40i worth $70,000. He stated I have bad credit and not enough rental income from my houses to rent a $2600 apt in SB! GTFO!!! My family ...all they did was OWN real estate in SB (not manage like him)...28 properties including 2 apartment complexes in SB and Goleta. My properties I own now are managed by REAL management companies unlike this clown. As a prospective tenant you would think I would have no problem RENTING something. You would be wrong...Mr. Barflain needed my kidney as well...preferably with documentation that it's worth something. I wish this clown would retire he is a disgrace to the community. My grandfather helped the community with properties and housing...my father as well at SB housing authorities...this loser does not. The reviews are totally correct. Luckily I have lawyers and will look into what we can do. Thank For Nothing Moron!! Oh and the first time I went there they shredded my application as well. Totally normal to shred documents and not hand them back to you!!! Andre
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August 2022 by Lou C.
This is the worst Property Management I have ever experienced in 60years of Leasing Child porn, security guards that totally suck. Illegally towing cars with no authority as security guards that hit on and date tenants
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August 2022 by Jennifer T.
Dealing with this company has been one of the most horrible and frustrating experience imaginable. They are antiquated as a company with extremely outdated business practices. They are unethical and kept a $100 rental application fee even though our son did not get the apartment. Our credit and income are impeccable as co-signers and they still demanded a $7000 security deposit on top of first and last months rent. I am a property owner of multiple properties and if I used a service like this for my rentals I would be extremely disappointed but their weeks long screening practices while my unit sits empty for months. Don't deal with this company, do yourself and favor and run away!
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April 2022 by Daniel A.
I almost rented an apartment with these folks. They are awful, rude, and terrible. Just because they get a large market share of rentals does not mean that they can treat people terribly. I wouldn't rent from them.
