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Optima's response when I asked them to investigate the stolen and forged security deposit check that I never received.
Marquita M.

COMPLETE NIGHTMARE OF AN EXPERIENCE. This property management company inherited my building 2 weeks before my planned move out on 8/31/23. I provided them my parent's address (in writing) to send my security deposit check and after following up, it was discovered that they left the apartment number off of the check causing me to never receive it. I then asked that they place a stop payment and reissue the check since it appeared to be lost and provided a 2nd address (which was my physical address). After about a week, I was notified that the check was returned and that they mailed it to the new address. On 10/5, I received a notification from USPS Informed Delivery that the check was arriving regular mail that day. I checked the mailbox multiple times over several days and never received it. I reported the lost mail to USPS Inspectors office and contacted Optima again on 10/11 and advised them I have not received the check and to please place a stop payment. I asked if they could direct deposit it and even offered to pay for any fees associated with a stop payment with their bank. I also provided a 3rd address (my office) in case they couldn't do direct deposit. On 10/16 I received a response and was told that their records show the check was cashed. I told them I never received a check and definitely didn't cash anything (I haven't cashed a check in over 20 years and deposit 100% of the checks I receive via mobile deposit). I asked for a copy of the check because a crime was clearly committed against them and myself and the funds were stolen. I was adamant about this and once I received a copy of the check it was clearly forged. I even supplied them with 2 copies of checks that I DID deposit as well as the last 4 digits of my checking accounts to aid them in reporting this issue to their bank so it could be investigated and they could recoup their funds and therein refund my security deposit. I asked questions (see images) about where it was cashed, what form of ID was used, and to confirm they started the process with their bank (like any REPUTABLE business would if the intended recipient is telling you they didn't receive it). The response I received was beyond disappointing and reflected a clear disregard and lack of concern in trying to resolve the matter. I was literally advised, "The management told us we won't be able to do anything about this. The check was sent to the address provided and was cashed. I'm sorry. I can't help you." I have NEVER been treated this poorly by a business and am almost speechless at their unwillingness to even attempt to resolve this issue. Unfortunately, as a result - I now have to involve small claims court because I will not rest until I receive my $1700 security deposit. Do NOT trust this unethical business! The negative reviews are 100% true. In summary: - $1700 security deposit check was sent via regular mail (not certified) - Check was stolen and forged - Optima refuses to do anything to report the criminal issue or have it investigated by their bank (JP Morgan Chase) - I (the former tenant) still have not received my security deposit - which according to California Tenant law, I should have received within 21 days of vacating the residence.

The fire that Optima is still refusing to clean up. Our entire apartment complex has been living with this for 3 weeks now.
Nick S.

Slumlords. Plain and simple. Scum of the earth. I've lived in an Optima building for the past 3 years and it's been a constant nightmare, culminating in a massive apartment fire that the management company is still refusing to clean up. See photos. Getting repairs done is impossible, their hired workers are clueless, management is impossible to get on the phone. Bedbugs & Roaches aplenty. These people should be thrown in jail. I'd rather be homeless than live in another Optima property.

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We have had an excellent experience with Sue at Modern Property Management. From the day we looked…read moreat the apartment, Sue has been kind, warm, responsive, and accommodating. She's professional and all-round amazing and has made our entire experience of renting in Los Feliz a great one. Thanks, Sue, for taking such good care of us!

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Rented an apt in Sherman Oaks, managed by SRW and John was mu landlord. I lived there for over 2…read moreyears and I can honestly say that John's care and general awesomeness has been one of the reasons I stayed there do long.. Always available for any questions or repairs, which needed to get done.. Great communications skills, super courteous... Thank you John for all your help, especially with the little drama I had on Moving day.. You're the best and I really do appreciate all the help!! Take care :))

As far as landlords for rent-controlled buildings go, they at least fix the most urgent things and…read moreattempt to stay within the bounds of the law. That said, they will allow your apartment to deteriorate around you without paying attention to fixtures, quality of essential things such as plumbing, internet connection, flooring, etc. For example, since I moved in 10 years ago my countertops have been falling apart. Water damage from faulty plumbing has broken through my bathroom ceiling and warped my kitchen cabinets to the point where they pulled completely from the walls along with the sink, which began shooting water everywhere. Termites chewed through my wood floors and they fixed it by shoddily spackling over the damage. This is a "throw a coat of paint" on it type of operation. It's not the fault of the managers, though -- it's the owner who won't approve even the most important upgrades to make sure the people who live under his roofs are safe and comfortable. I have dozens of examples beyond that. If you're moving in here, it's serviceable housing -- just don't expect anything nice.

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Please Read! I am a…read morehome owner and finally got out of anxiety filled relationship with Karen as my property manager. To start with doing business with her is extremely unorganized with almost zero transparency. Her prices may seem to be cheap because she claims to not charge for changing tenants. I assure you she is making her money back and WAY more in other more nefarious methods. Do not be fooled to think your monthly fee will cover day to day costs. They will not. There will be all sorts of costs no other property management company word charge and they will be added at a rate she chooses. She even charges to create your 1099 at the end of the year! NOW HERE IS THE IMPORTANT PART: She does all the house improvements. She decides what to charge you. By the end of a year having to pay exorbitant prices, and kidding myself that the river of cash would finally stop. I told her we'd have to part ways. A few weeks before I transitioned to my new agent she urged me to get a fence extension fixed immediately. Her price : 12000 dollars. I told her I'd have my new agent look at it. My new agent price: 4295 dollars ... and it was fixed beautifully. She is NOT who she seems. She is running a business and she is not up front with how she makes her money. I urge other property owners who are currently working with her to take notice! This is not the experience you want!

I'm not seeing ANY two and three star reviews. I guess you really like Karen's work ethic or you…read morereally dislike it. And it's clear where I stand. I don't take giving one star lightly... I've thought about this for over a year now. And the only thing I see that is unfair is that this business has a 4.5 star rating. That is a head-scratcher. It's taken me a year of thinking about how much of the problem was due to malicious intent versus incompetence and I don't think there is much malicious intent. But, wow, do you not want this company on your team. So much work that she wants you to do to your property! And, at first, you think, "How great! Karen wants your property to get top dollar and to stay in good shape". Well, after working with her for over a year, you start to see the pattern of how much this work is costing you and how much work is being done by incompetent and over-priced vendors. (But I will add that she works quite a bit with a contractor named Steve who is a nice guy and a competent contractor... but you are never quite sure whether Steve is working to make you happy or Karen happy and you start to understand that he gets a lot more work from Karen than from you.) And let's not forget that Karen is also owner of a company (Benlaur) that does "construction and maintenance". Anyone else see a potential conflict of interest there? I realized that to protect my parents (they are in their 90's and own several properties... I manage the property managers, if that makes sense), I should get additional estimates from vendors that I am familiar with rather than just take Karen's estimates at face value. Well, there was plenty of money saved. But the bottom line is that I don't WANT to have to get other estimates. I just want a property manager that is acting in my family's best interest and I don't think that is Karen/Benco. Wait until you get her on the phone and you hear her classic, "I only have a second. I'm going into a meeting"... (almost every phone call). Wait until you start looking at your statements and scratching your head. You will think back to this review and know you were warned. Look, property management companies are a tricky game. The more properties they have, the less time they have to care for yours and the less time they have to be overseeing the details concerning vendors... whether for gardening services, regular maintenance, painting or whatever. But I have worked with many property managers in my quest to find a competent and honest one that takes the time to do right by both the tenant and homeowner... and Benco is at the bottom of my list. I hope I'm not being TOO direct here. I'd hate to wind up with all the other one-star reviews in the "not currently recommended" section.

Optima Enterprises - propertymgmt - Updated October 2026

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