It's been a while since I lived in USC, but while there, I rented one of the properties from Mosaic…read morein 2014 (late - I know). PROPERTY The initial move-in impression was that their property was clean, nice, and well maintained. I never had any issues such as clogged sinks, broken utilities, etc... A sign of a well maintained property! SERVICE Mosaic is very professional and treats you like a human being. They truly understand that their tenants are mostly college students (kids). And need a little hand holding, and Mosaic definitely tailors their service as student friendly as possible. OVERALL Overall, I never had any issues with Mosaic whether its their property or their service. They are very attentive, and felt like I was in good hands. I highly recommend trying them out.

All the terrible things you read about this property management company are indeed true. They have…read moresome really nice houses under their umbrella, despite that RUN. First off you're not getting the majority of your deposit back, no matter how you care for or clean upon move out. They will charge you to repaint the whole unit, take money off for cleaning and other things that simply don't make sense. My daughter and her friends lived here for one year and as parents we were on their lease. The leases are written terribly, and the times of move in and move out will be in the middle of months yet you will be paying the entire month. The leasing agent will explain that for example for 10 months the total is 50,000 and they just divide that to 5k a month for August 15-May 15. Be prepared. The maintenance people are so to respond and you will have to keep inquiring. Also at this unit they stored items in the basement so the maintenance people who enter just to get stuff that had nothing to do with the care of this specific unit. When you're thinking, I don't wanna move again maybe we should stay another year you will learn they are raising the rent so much that you must cut your losses and go. Trash pick up is inconsistent, and again they charged us upon move out for trash removal when we did not leave any: guessing other tenants did and they just charged everyone. I didn't have the energy to take them to small claims court. They are definitely lacking ethics, customer service or interest in protecting their tenants. Many items were stolen from outside the units while living here, keep your scooters and anything of value inside.

Weyburn is housing for grad students at UCLA. As such, it is very close to campus which is…read moreextremely convenient. It takes 15-20 minutes to get to class, or about 5 minutes if you have a bike like me! And don't worry, there is plenty of bike parking in Weyburn. There are bike racks within each individual court (there are 6 courts), as well as right outside. Each court requires a key to get into, so you can rest assured that your bike (and your apartment) are very secure behind that gate. Weyburn is also conveniently located near many great restaurants and study spots, and is close to the beach in case you need a quick break from studying. The cost is not bad considering the location and what it comes with. I pay about ~1200/month (I live in a 2-story townhouse, for 2 people). I believe prices change from year to year, but this is usually the cost for a townhouse. The 1-story apartments (also for 2 people) cost about ~1100, and the studio (for 1 person) costs about $1300. Utilities are included, as well as cable! And, if ever something should go wrong, all you have to do is submit a maintenance request to Weyburn, and someone will be at your place in a few days (urgency depends on the problem) to fix it, for free!! This could be anything from a faulty lamp (assuming your apartment is furnished by Weyburn), to a broken dishwasher, to a clogged bathtub. I have a furnished apartment, but some come unfurnished so you can move your own stuff in, and they are a bit cheaper. If you like to workout, UCLA's undergrad gym (Wooden) is not very far, but even better, UCLA's grad student gym (K-Rec) is only 0.4 miles away!! You can easily bike/walk/jog there in no time. Roommate assignments are random and you can get any grad student of the same gender, whether they are in your program (medical, dental, PhD, masters, law, business, etc.) or not. If you know somebody ahead of time you can request to live with them which is cool. Weyburn has an electronic form you fill out where you can designate your preferences so that you will hopefully be matched with a suitable roommate. I was lucky enough to get a roommate my age and in my program/class, which is awesome! Each court has its own little study lounge, which is a chill quiet place with tables, couches and a white board. Weyburn Commons (the main building) has additional study space and a pool table/TV for study breaks. Sometimes it can get loud in the commons though so be warned. Each building also has its own laundry room. Right now it costs $1.50 for the washer and $1 for the dryer. I wish it was free (like it was at my undergrad), but it's not terrible. Mail from USPS goes to the mail room at Paseo. Its a bit inconvenient because you have to wait for them to email you before you know its there and can go pick it up. They are very quick about it, and at least you know its safe there, but its not as convenient as having a package delivered to your front door. With that said, small items will be placed into your individual mail box within your court (which you have a key to). And packages from Amazon & UPS are generally delivered to your front door or placed in your court's entrance area. I have had many packages delivered and have never had anything stolen if it has been left at my door or in the entryway (since at that point it is behind the gate and only residents can get to it). Weyburn has 2 areas each with 2 grills that we are free to use at our leisure (I think you can also reserve them). The grills get cleaned regularly and are quite nice. And the property is technically private so you can have some beers out there while you are grilling :) However, there are "quiet hours" and you cannot get too rowdy out there or in your own apartment. Trust me, if you are "too loud" after "quiet hours" (which is thankfully later on the weekends), Weyburn staff will come knock on your door and give you a warning. After 1 warning I think they take down your information, and then after 3 maybe you get punished??? But I am not sure how and don't know of anyone who has had this happen. Sometimes its annoying but the staff is nevertheless pretty chill and understanding. And this will really depend on your neighbors and how forgiving they are on nights/weekends. Parking costs $1000 for the year, and you get either a tandem space or a single spot in your court's garage (I am lucky enough to have a tandem spot w/my roommate, but I have friends who have a tandem spot with strangers, in which case Weyburn swaps your contact info w/each other). You can also pay for this quarterly, but it is a hassle to renew/pay each quarter rather than up front. There are visitor spots in the garage and a pay station in Weyburn where your friends can pay for a temporary spot in the garage while visiting you. Some people opt to find parking in the neighborhood, but I know plenty of people who have gotten parking tickets and its just more convenient to bite the bullet and pay for Weyburn parking.

tl;dr dont lease apartments from UCLA Grad Housing. Renting from UCLA Housing was my biggest…read moremistake in law school. I was so excited that the law school reserved a spot for me and I didnt have to worry about housing, but I wouldn't take their housing if I were to do law school all over again. Staff and representatives are respectful and available. UCLA Housing's policies have been quite bad, annoying, nonsensical, and disturbing. I've spent almost all of my graduate years at UCLA Housing and that has been the biggest mistake of graduate school. The pricing model is awful, where people with inferior units pay the same if not more than other with better units, there are no phone lines to speak with a representative over the phone since March, the apartments are not clean when you move in, maintenance crew although helpful and knowledgable barges into apartments without notice, and there was a whole summer where I had pests (little bug/cockroaches, LOTS of them) coming into my apartment from the sidewalk (I lived on Veteran) and Housing refused to do anything about them and I played whac-a-mole with my new tiny roommates for a few months. Replacing the door even would help since I would literally see them coming in from the huge gap under the door. Especially now that rent prices are lower in the market than UCLA apartments, I recommend that people go rent elsewhere.

I stayed at Zuma Housing during my summer in LA and had a good experience. It's in a safe student…read morearea in Westwood, close to UCLA, with shops, cafés, restaurants, a gym and a pool nearby. The house has everything you need, including a shared kitchen, bathrooms and common areas. There are also terraces where you can hang out with other people, and the cleaning lady comes regularly to keep the shared spaces clean. Overall, it was a great place to stay for the summer!

I lived at Zuma Housing while I was studying at UCLA, and it was such a great place to call home…read more The location is perfect, close enough to campus that mornings never felt stressful. The building is quiet, clean, and has a really welcoming energy. My room had great natural light, which I loved. During my time here, I noticed the team making improvements and restructuring, and it honestly made a big difference. Communication became stronger, the community felt more connected, and you can tell the staff really cares about creating a supportive environment for students. Everyone here seems happy, comfortable, and well taken care of. It feels like a place that keeps getting better. Any time I had a question or needed help, the staff responded quickly and kindly. It always felt like they were paying attention and truly wanted us to have a good experience. That kind of support is rare in student housing. I am grateful for my time living here, and I would absolutely recommend Zuma to anyone looking for a safe, positive, and convenient home in Westwood. It is a special place, and I look back on it with warmth and appreciation.

I've been here two months it's clean it's a roof over your head Greg is more than willing to…read moreaccommodate your needs and to understand whatever you're going through! It's not a place to stay forever it's transitional living!

I would let you know there is no safety here no safe locks and felons are accepted through the…read moreprogram. They have bed bugs on and off. And the owner does not respond when you request refund on items they should be providing.

The most transformational program I have ever participated in. USM changed my life and the lives of…read moremany people I love. I met life long friends and community there. I couldn't recommend more highly.

This program goes beyond book learning, it teaches real life skills. I got my degree in 2000 and…read moreI've had a quarter century of better living.

Working with Andy & Golden Retrofit was an incredibly easy and painless ordeal. Andy & his team…read morewere very thoughtful, knowledgeable, and efficient. We had received a couple of EBB quotes and what stood out to us the most with Golden Retrofit was their professionalism and how they approached the project overall. I would not hesitate to recommend Golden Retrofit to others.

I got quotes from 3 contractors for EBB but after 5 minutes with Andy, I already knew I would be…read moremoving forward with Golden Retrofit. They were in constant communication and made the process painless. Other contractors didn't even enter my crawlspace but Andy surveyed the entire foundation and even found other issues that he provided a quote for. The installation was very fast and the final inspection went off without a hitch. Would recommend again and again

I remember the first time I came to Santa Monica College for orientation. It seemed huge. This was…read morebefore the pandemic and my very first time coming to the campus. When I came last week, this campus seemed a lot more manageable. It literally seems like such a walkable campus, a beautiful campus and one that doesn't seem daunting or exhausting. If I lived closer to this part of town, I would find reasons to come to this campus whether signing up for a random class or checking out the cosmetology department discounted skin care service services. Bonus points for the free menstrual products in the women's bathroom at the student center. I don't love how much you have to pay for parking, but it is what it is living in LA.

This school has gone down incredibly bad ever since their budget problem and the threat of…read morebankruptcy! Do not send your kids here. Try to find a better school with better teachers I'm super surprised to see that most of their classes are online and most of their teachers really are not good. Most student students feel the same way so I would definitely avoid this place for now until they get their act together.

Erin Donahue is our point of contact at Roque and Mark, and she has been beyond helpful and great…read moreto work with; she's responsive and professional. The reason for the 4 stars is because maintenance requests online have been ignored in the past and maintenance personnel are not always the cleanest or considerate of your home.

I just found out that you (Roque & Mark). have been fired and are being replaced by Pacific Encore…read moreProperties, Inc. & i for one could not be more excited!!! my experience with R&M over the past 5 years has left me DISAPPOINTED, UPSET & stressed!! you SEVERELY LACK organization, professionalism & key communication skills that are essential to thrive in your business! you have lacked organization since day one!!! Staff is RUDE & clueless idiots!!!! You have treated my family like crap. I am happy that you were fired!!! You are among the WORST!!! Also, your office SMELLS like shit !!!!! RENOVATE, remove the carpets & open some windows because that place STINKS!! again im sooooo happy you were FIRED!!! YOU SUCK

Alex was once again able to provide same-day service and quickly resolved the issue I just had…read more Back in 2022, I had called him for an even more urgent and bigger problem and he quickly delivered and got everything fixed. After today's service, I had some technical questions for future reference and he thoroughly talked me through everything. He's very personable and does good work and I'm very grateful he could get this resolved today.

I usually have great luck finding home service pros on Yelp but unfortunately my experience with…read moreAlex & Alex electrical was disappointing. Scheduling with them initially was a little confusing - first we were messaging through Yelp, then text, then they sent me to their website. They were communicative but I never knew which channel to reach out to first. They did come out quickly which was appreciated. The first two gentleman that came to replace my fan and fix my ceiling light were not great. They would look at something, and then disappear and call someone and be on the phone with someone while they were looking at the fan or light fixture, almost like they were calling someone and asking them what they should do. Shouldn't they know? They were at my house for HOURS. WAY longer than I think they should have been. They would just look at the light fixture and talk to each other for like 5 minutes, then step out to make a phone call, then come back and start working on it. Over and over and over. They took a brand new fan out of the box and replaced it, but it wobbled like crazy (turns out they just didn't put the fan together really well because the second guys that came back made it much better). When they replaced my dimmer switch and celiing light, it looked AWFUL. Wasn't flush to the ceiling at all. They told me just to patch it, but this clearly needed more than a patch! I couldn't believe they just left it like that. I called and told them I was unhappy with their work, and they offered to come back and fix it. The second guys that came back were in and out so fast. They fixed the light and it looks perfect, just as it should. Clearly the first guys that came out had no idea what they were doing. Disappointed to have had a less than stellar experience, considering how highly reviewed they are. It must depend on what service folks you have come out to actually do the work.