Lived here on De La Vina for two years. Only thing better than the property management & the quick…read moremaintenance were the location and neighbors. Pretty expensive for college students but so worth it compared to other Santa Barbara apartments!

When attempting to recoup our security deposit of $2500 we received under $900 for our one year…read moretenancy. In violation of California Civil Code 1950.5 (b)(2) John Macurdy and Sierra Property Management withheld Security Deposit funds in order to pay for "Normal wear and tear" of paint in excess of $350, over $600 in cleaning fees for an apartment for 2 under 600 sq. ft., a plumbing bill for $200, $260 to replace 3 window frames and 2 window screens (while providing no evidence to show a need of replacement), plus extraneous charges for cleaning the communal courtyard, and finally in our last half month (16 day) tenancy our trash billback and water billback mysterious doubled from around $35-$45 per month to up to $96.17 in water alone for the those final 16 days. After spending around a week attempting to resolve the case with John Macurdy and SPM, they forced me into filling a report with the Department of Real Estate and possibly filing in small claims court just to recoup the money that is owed. If you are intending to receive any of security deposit back they will find a way to garnish it, I implore you to explore other housing options in IV. (910 Camino Pescadero 2025-26). If you google them I posted supporting pictures on their google review to show their insane charges.

Frankly, I can see where a lot of the bad reviews are coming from, but at the end of the day, they…read moreare a great please I am re-leasing next year as well. The buildings are old and some of the appliances have problems. But it's what I'm paying for. Response time can be slow but they have a lot on their plate. They're not ideal, but I'm not paying for 24/7 service. I'm paying for somewhere to live. And given that, the service support I have received has been AMAZING (thank you, Beatrice. A true angel.) A lot of the bad reviews are understandable, but hopefully just circumstantial too. To any potential Isla Vista prospective renters, it's not as bad as people are saying

couldn't have had any worse of an experience. took 3 months and 5 phone calls to receive any…read moresecurity deposit as they just want to keep money wherever they can...they took over a grand off my deposit due to other people in the apartment property leaving furniture on the sidewalk. Horrible communication skills, they clearly do not care at all about the people working with them as they consistently are rude and extremely stingy with money. couldn't recommend you to stay away enough. I would rate them 0 stars if I could. im hoping this post can save some of you from a horrible experience... you will be better off with any other housing company. its interesting how there isnt a single good review in here.

I've been a tenant with 101 Property Mgmt for several years now, and I've had nothing but positive…read moreexperiences. Their customer service is top-notch--they're always responsive, professional, and genuinely helpful whenever I have questions or need assistance. Maintenance requests are handled promptly, and the staff always treats residents with respect and kindness. What I appreciate most is that they make living here a positive experience. They care about their tenants and work hard to keep the property well-managed and comfortable. It's one of the reasons I've chosen to stay for so long. I would definitely recommend 101 Property Mgmt to anyone looking for a property management company that values its residents.

Absolutely a joke company , all they do us collect rent…read more They never check or upkeep their properties. They also never fix reported issues. Stay away unless you are a slumlord, then you are suited well.

I have been renting with Wolfe and Associates for a year and they are truly hit or miss. During an…read moreinspection for a tenant who was moving out, a property manager told me to line through a legal document to adjust the date. When I refused and asked for a new copy of the document with the correct information, he looked me in the eyes and asked "why do I have to do it?" I responded with "because its your job?" to which he rolled his eyes, clenched his jaw and asked his partner to write a new document with the correct date. The receptionist at the office is extremely rude and disrespectful. I have called and asked her to transfer me to specific departments or to please keep me in the loop about issues at our property and she deliberately ignores my requests. I called to ask our maintenance requests to be sent to only tenants at the property and she informed me that was not possible. When I asked to suspend text and to only communicate via phone call she said protocol did not allow it. She said maintenance department would be in charge so I asked to speak to them and she gave a huff and said okay. She then proceeded to hang up. I attempted to call back and my calls were not being answered. Finally, my call was answered and I asked who I was speaking to and she simply stated "Wolfe and Associates". I explained that I would like to be transferred instead of being hung up on. She states she did transfer me and I simply stated that it must have been a mistake and the call dropped. She said she would be transferring me now. I proceeded to wait while I could still hear the same background noise, after a couple of seconds I said "Hello?" At that point, I heard the phone being set on the desk. For about 2 minutes, I could just hear people chatting in the office as I was not being transferred. I hung up, called again and was immediately answered by the maintenance department. That department was very kind and provided me with direct lines to departments in order to actually get to the people who will hear my concerns. Bottom line, the "customer service" from the people who interact with tenants the most is HORRIBLE. The maintenance team is very great to work with but unfortunately must go through the "customer service" team. If you are faced with this agency and another, please choose the other company. These people only respond when they feel like it. I gave them two stars simply for the maintenance department.

They are a horrible property management company who hire bad people. The on site property manager…read moreat one of their properties seems to go out of her way to be as unhelpful as possible. Since living in a Wolfe & Associates property they have raised my rent the maximum legally allowed and I have had to deal with mold, roaches and flooding. They also replace items that need repair with worse versions of those items. I cannot wait until I am no longer living in their property.

As the owner of a local home inspection company with over 20 years serving the Santa Barbara…read morecommunity, I've had the opportunity to work with Kyle Richardson and The Richardson Team on hundreds of real estate transactions over the years, and they are among the most knowledgeable and professional real estate teams in Santa Barbara. One of the things that stands out most is the generational depth of experience behind their work. Their understanding of the Santa Barbara market comes from decades of professional stewardship serving local real estate clients, and that depth of knowledge shows in the high-caliber guidance and strategy they bring to each transaction. I've been involved in many of their transactions over the years and have seen firsthand how much they prioritize transparency and truly advocate for their clients. They take the time to ensure buyers and sellers fully understand the condition of a property and the decisions they are making along the way, always advocating for their clients' best interests at every step. The Richardson Team represents the very best of professionalism in our local real estate community. I'm always glad when we have the opportunity to work together and would confidently recommend them to anyone buying or selling a home in Santa Barbara. -- Shelby Hendrix HouseMaster Home Inspections

I have dealt with several managing agents in the past. Richardson are on top of things. If there is…read morea problem, they take care of it. Michelle, our agent is very caring and attentive. She very caring, gives personal attention to our needs and follows up in a timely manner.

Andy Sillers is remarkably unprofessional. I wish I could give him 0 stars. He frequently ignored…read moremy emails and calls, only to return calls to male roommates. This is why I found him to be quite sexist in his interactions with me and other women. As I said, he ignored my and their requests, and often only reached out to/communicated with our male roommates. When he did speak to me, he called me a "tattle-tale" and "immature" when I shared with him how roommates were not complying with/finding unethical routes to break contract rules. When I shared with him that my sister has cancer (in a conversation about housing), he was completely unsympathetic and rude. I have never worked with someone so callous. Avoid him please, if you can.

Overall there were a lot of hoops to jump through. We had to have a lot of documents and…read moreinformation that I'm not sure were 100% needed, but hey I guess in Santa Barbara they can be as picky as they want. The place was in overall decent shape but needed a deep clean (could just be us being picky), but it had gotten all new lighting fixtures which was great. This review gets 5 Stars for one very specific reason, Lynn. She was absolutely amazing to work with. She let us know about getting everything in on time for any deadlines to get approval for our apartment. She was easy to contact, easy to talk to, and overall she is just a very pleasant person. To say she was a gem would be an understatement, She.Was.Amazing. We are currently living in an apartment from Spectrum and haven't had any issues minus getting the pipes snaked right as we got there. however they sent a person within less than a day of asking and took care of it all. Hopefully this is helpful for anyone looking for a place, and for Spectrum to once again let Lynn know how great a person she is.

I highly recommend West Property Management. Richard was incredibly responsive, professional, and…read morefriendly throughout the entire process. Although my situation unexpectedly changed and I no longer needed property management services, he was very understanding and even agreed to terminate the contract despite it already being signed for a few days. That level of honesty and customer care really stood out to me. If I ever need a property manager in the future, Richard will absolutely be my first call.

I highly recommend West Property Management. They truly deserve five stars! Richard is absolutely…read moregreat--professional, responsive, and makes dealing with any issue completely stress-free. Excellent service overall.

A small mom and pop property management company that works off integrity. Caters to the landlord…read moreand tenant to make sure everybody is happy. A heart warming way to do business the old fashioned way with morales and values in a clean, honest way. Very fair family trio. :) Enjoyable to interact with.

The men who I interacted with were rude, condescending, and unprofessional. They did not intend to…read moreclean the unit in between leases. When I asked for a shorter lease length, they refused to consider a shorter lease. When I tried to ask about potentially subleasing or signing over my lease, they were incredibly rude and voided the lease less than a minute later before I could even respond. When I toured the unit, the current tenant told me that the landlords were misogynistic and rude to her. I did not expect this level of inappropriate behavior. I would avoid at all costs

I cant begin to list all of the positive aspects of this company. These ladies are an amazing team…read moreof efficiency, organization, and professionalism that get things done and make things happen. Feel assured that if you have them working in your corner you can sit back and let them take the lead and be confident that your needs will be met. Five Star all the way!!!

Clare Lombardi (DRE #1034903), Laura Nixon Miller (DRE #01365965)…read moreSB-Concierge.com and/or Cambria Property Management 424 E. Sola Street was one of the worst rental experiences I have ever had (May 2022-May 2026). At the time I applied for this rental, I was moving from out of state and had a local friend attend the open house on my behalf. According to my friend, Clare Lombardi was rude from the beginning and ignored her completely. Clare told me over the phone, I was third in line to be considered and likely would NOT get the home because: I was a single nurse, and she had 2 offers: one from a couple (dual income) & an attorney with cash upfront for a year. Nevertheless, I was approved for the lease a month later after both prospects fell through. In May 2022, when I arrived at the home for the first time, I was greeted within five minutes by the backyard tenant, K***y, whose presence, role, and relationship to the property were very different from how the arrangement had been presented during the open house. Remember, I had been led to believe that the backyard tenant simply occupied a separate studio apartment, minded her own business, and had a separate entrance onto the property. The problems with K***y began immediately. I hadn't been on the property 5 minutes & she asked if she could continue parking in the driveway because the previous tenant had allowed her to do so. Then, she told me she had lived on the property for 13 years & owned a business with the landlord. Unbeknownst to me- I was literally moving in with the landlord's bestie living in the yard. YIKES! When I asked Clare Lombardi about the situation--specifically, the backyard tenant being best friends & business partners with the landlord--Clare told me she knew nothing about it and assured me she would act as the middle person between me, the landlord, and the backyard tenant. Time told a very different story. The reality of living at 424 E. Sola Street was VERY different from what had been represented during the open house to the leasing process. Throughout my tenancy, there were ongoing issues involving privacy, driveway use, shared spaces, mailbox access, the relationship between the landlord and the backyard tenant, shortfalls of maintenance being addressed, and overall honesty. The landlord (R.D.) repeatedly came onto the property without providing 24-hour notice. These visits were routinely explained "simply visit her friend" or to "care for the cat while she was out of town." Most of the time, R.D. would just sneak into the backyard and hope it would go unnoticed. CREEPY! This was not an isolated event. The mother of the landlord (who also owns the property) would visit without notice. It was a reoccurring issue throughout my four-year tenancy. Rent does NOT secure PRIVACY, at this property. The ongoing privacy concerns ultimately escalated to the point that law enforcement was called to the property and a report was filed. In addition to the privacy concerns, Clare failed to effectively manage the property. She fell behind on maintenance requests, experienced staff turnover, & had repeated management shortfalls. Maintenance requests were not handled in a timely manner, maintenance personnel were sometimes sent to the wrong address, and communication was often unprofessional. I once had a young man show up with a rubber mallet to replace water filters in a reverse-osmosis unit because Clare gave him the wrong address. He was apparently supposed to assist with a different repair at another property & had just gotten out of high school for the day. He admitted that he had no idea how to replace the water filters and was not entirely sure why he had been sent to my property. At one point, I contacted Clare regarding property-related concerns, she answered with profanity because she was dealing with a family matter and told me that she did not have time for me. After the outburst, she then asked whether I was calling about an emergency and later apologized. As a tenant paying $5,000 per month, I found her behavior completely unacceptable & unprofessional, particularly because she had previously provided her contact information & instructed me to reach out to her personally, regarding property-related concerns. I consistently experienced repeated delays, communication issues, maintenance problems, & management shortfalls that left me feeling as though there was no reliable backup when problems arose. Clare always put the blame on the landlord & budget issues. Example- the electric gate NEVER GOT FIXED AND I COULD NOT LET MY DOG OUT IN THE BACK YARD, yet I was always charged full use of the property- even had the rent increased. I cannot believe I managed to live at the property for four years! The tentant prior to me, lived there for four years too & also moved out under hostile circumstances. Just ask the neighbors and USPS. BEWARE! ps- they are NOT open 24/7 despite what they advertise on Yelp.