A maintenance worker damaged my property and lied to me and to his supervisor about it. This company barely acknowledged it. When I moved into one of their apartments, I was verbally informed that there was pre-existing damage to the bathtub paint/enamel, as well as the garbage disposal, and that maintenance was queued up to fix it. I documented it anyway to protect myself against any damage accusations to protect my security deposit. Three months later, no maintenance was ever done, so I opened a ticket. I did not complain or ask for expedited service or any sort of special treatment. I simply pointed out what was needed. The next day, maintenance came while I was at work (which I agreed to, stupidly, but I live alone and had to work). When I arrived home, there was a single couch cushion randomly flipped over along with a bunched up throw blanket and a dark spot on the top couch cushion. When I flipped the cushion over, the couch cushion was soaked through and visibly wet with urine. It is obvious that the maintenance worker brought a pet with him while he was working (despite a building-wide no pet policy being enforced on the lease). I really hope it was a pet... It's a little gross, but I honestly barely care about that. The maintenance worker lied to me about it, lied to his supervisor about it when I asked if anything was reported, and the supervisor lied to me to protect him, and I'm incredibly insulted they simply flipped my couch cushion over hoping I wouldn't notice, instead of acknowledging it or even attempting to clean it. After a back and forth between myself and his supervisor, they finally agreed to pay to clean the couch... That's it. No apology for the days of lies and back and forth, no apology for them situationally applying their own rules and terms of lease, no apology for them essentially allowing and supporting someone to come into my home and destroy my property. My own rent payments were being used to pay the salary of someone who damaged my property and lied about it. Disgusting. To seal the deal, he did not even do a good job repairing my bathtub. It is already chipping where he repaired it... again. read more

This is the worst business and company that I have ever worked with. DO NOT allow them to rent your property for you. They violated my contract and collected money without any action, follow through or accountability. I lost at least 15k as a result to poor management to my property and proper management over a 5 year least. I trusted these people with a job and did not know I had to manage the company paid to manage my property. Please use a different service provider. read more

Went and looked a place this property service was renting, fell in love with it and applied . We were told there were three applicants ahead of us. So, we waited and all three of them did not qualify, so onto us. I wouldn't have applied if I didn't think we wouldn't qualify. We were asked for additional information and we sent it in. Only to receive an email back stating that we did not turn in all of the requested documents. So, I tried calling and left one message on John's cell and also called the business itself. The receptionist transferred me to his office only to be sent to his voicemail . I felt this whole process was unprofessional and I would think twice before applying for one of their properties. UPDATE: I changed my 1 star to 5 stars due to John's sincere apology about missing the email that had all of our info in it due to high amount of applications that came in. He then proceeded to tell me that no one had qualified for the house yet and we could re-apply, so we did. We are now moving into it in September ! So far everything has been professional and John has been easy to communicate with . I would recommend renting from them ! read more

These are scary times, and home security is a huge issue. I've been with Palomar for 2 years now and I've had great service with them. Repairs taken care of on time, a good standing relationship with the entire team, and just this week, Deborah Gamble worked with our property owner to land another year lease on the house we live in. Palomar Properties have done good by my family, and we truly appreciate it!! read more

Never use them for anything. I lived at a property for 15 years and they told me the owner was selling, made me move and put the place back up for rent at $550 more per month. There were multiple lies to keep my deposit and gave me suspicions maintenance employees who made inappropriate remarks. They left a grandmother on the streets in the middle of the covid pandemic. AVOID AT ALL COSTS! read more

This company is a joke they waste your time by telling you to visit their properties. Their lockboxes do not work and then they scam you buy requesting you fill out your application and then they never call you back after they take your money. Do not work with this company or you will be very disappointed. People in their office do not pick up their phones they're transferred to somebody working from home and who is very very unprofessional. read more

I hired Palomar Property Services to rent out a rental property I own. They placed a high priority on making sure they found a really qualified tenant for me. They do a full screening of any applicants and cover all the details needed to insure a high quality tenant is placed. I had the pleasure of working with John, Cesy and Alma....all of which are very friendly and qualified. Thank you for helping me rent out my property. read more

This company is fantastic! I had a great experience working with them and they are very communicative. I was in a tough spot and they got to work and made everything happen. I can't recommend these guys enough! read more

Thank you to Deborah. Moving is always a bigger task than planned and when unplanned things come up, it doesn't always bring out the best in us. I was tired, I was frustrated and Deborah spoke to me in a positive and professional manner, reassuring me that all would be well. My tone on the phone was doubtful, yet Deborah was still very pleasant. Within a short time, she had not only messaged me back, which I have to say, she is speedy on that, she solved my issue and still remained positive. Thanks Deborah. I appreciate you read more

I have been out of my apartment for mold. Then water damage from another apartment however the mold was removed and the kitchen has not been touched for a week. Serve pro communicated with me everyday until, the management offered me " you can surrender the property and get your deposit to find another place to live" BTW, I have a lease.. read more

Palomar Property Services - 2/14/20 - Property Management Near Me - Escondido, California

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John and Alysia have been great to work with. Honestly this house we are renting has had a bit of extreme problems due to a sketchy remodel but the whole team at PPS have been amazing. Quick to respond on maintenance issues. Alysia has been wonderful on communication. I hope we don't have to go anywhere for awhile but if we do I will check with them before we start looking. read more

This should also be a double for their maintenance company Meld. I've had the sewage pump break since the first time I moved into the rental property almost a year ago today and I miraculously had the original contractor fix it by calling his business card number. Palomar charge me a 150$ fee for the different plumber contracted under their company as a 'no show' simply because I put in a request to have it looked at outside the house and it did not require me to be onsite. I called Cesy to reconsider this fee and she simply said 'I'll look into it and get back to you' and hung up which has still not been addressed. I probably won't likely get my deposit back for unknown reasons so I'l be looking into new California housing rights to bring fraudulent companies such as this one to account. read more

Nothing but great things to say about Palomar as we've been working with them on a rental for our daughter. Cesy, Deborah and Alma have been fantastic from start to finish in helping us get contracts in place and keys in hand. They are friendly, professional, responsive and know the business well! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to rent in the San Diego area. Thanks so much Palomar team, we really appreciate all that you've done to help us!!! read more

I was renting a house with this property service and they weren't great. The communication was horrible and unprofessional. By the time we were ready to move out, we were told to write our own letter to split the deposit. I believe it is their job to create a contract for tenants to sign rather than leave it to us. It is their job. It was a hassle to get any work done in maintenance. Emails were one sentences and unprofessional. I wouldn't rent with this property service again. read more

The most valuable thing a management company can do for us is to make sure that our rental home is occupied every month, and occupied by tenants who reliably pay their rent on time every month. Over the last five years, we have had two different tenants who do that, and not even a vacant month in between. To add to the financial benefit, the people at Palomar have always been polite, courteous and helpful. We have mostly dealt with John and Deborah, who have both been very responsive and attentive to our concerns, but others who we have occasionally interacted with have also been very helpful. read more

All good, as an owner, I feel confident they are on top of my rental.

John has been so amazing and helpful. We were with a horrible management company that wouldn't even send us our keys to the house when we lost ours during the move. We were all the way in Hawai'i and didn't know what to do but John saved us! He found a renter within the month as the other management company was going to take months! They take care of everything and make sure we have no worries. They are there for us anytime of day when we need them which helps with the time change and we love them. They are truly the best company you could find and I'm so very blessed we found them. We had to pay to get out of contract which was worth it because they got us a renter so quick! They do everything in a timely professional manor and they are so nice and friendly. They make u feel like they truly care about your family and what they do I highly recommend them! read more

Now, I'm not usually one to give a good review to a property company... But there are two individuals here that really stick out and do their best to help tenants with a great attitude! Deborah Gamble and Dora Varela are truly what makes this company great and keeps them running smoothly, shout out to them! read more

The Palomar team is fantastic. They treat your properties like their own. Having them on board means I don't have to worry about anything, it's wonderful. read more

Deborah Gamble of Palomar could not have been more resourceful and helpful. She owed me nothing, and still gave me so much time and patience on the phone to explain a landlord/tenant contract condition. Thank you Palomar for hiring the best and being so customer-committed! read more

I have worked with this company as a tenant for the last 6 years. When I first met John I was new to San Diego and was going through a very difficult time in my life. He took a chance on me and my daughter and let us rent the home of our dreams. He had no reason to trust me and to take that risk but because of him I found safety. I can't say how much it has meant to me in my life. Not just a company but a good soul. Thank you for everything - Dany :) read more

Great service for us right in our new home!! Love our new place Deborah and John helped us out a lot

Be warned! Unprofessional group that will nickle and dime you for everything. Move out fee for cobwebs in the garage??? Seriously? I would never hire them to manage my properties, nor rent from them. Hire at your own risk. read more

I can only speak from the side of a tenant and as a former real estate agent myself. I love the property I am in, and my landlord is very nice, so this review is NOT a reflection of that. My landlord contracted PPM for tenant placement only. They confirmed my move in date, told me to give notice at my current place. I gave notice and then they told me they couldn't do that date for a move in. I had to change my move out date by 10 days due to their error. Our lease agreement had several errors and omissions that I had to ask to have corrected prior to signing. I dropped off a deposit in person at their office, but I was asked about dropping off my deposit three times after I had already done it! Our corrected lease was available for signing 10 days after I dropped off the deposit. I had an appointment with one of their agents on 6/1 at 12pm at the property. She did not show up, call, or text. I called the agent to reschedule for 6/2. 30 minutes prior to the appointment, the agent calls to tell me that she won't be coming after all. Completely unprofessional. read more

Eric is amazing and helpful. If you get a chance to work with him, you'll find that he is not only consistently open for questions and easy to communicate with, but he is also very knowledgeable about Carlsbad. Unfortunately, I have to say that I did not have that experience with Palomar PM as a whole. When I expressed interest in a rental property on HotPads, Eric responded to me first thing in the morning. After filling out the $70.00 application fee (for two tenants total), gathering our updated bank statements (which I had to go to the bank for), credit reports, and organizing paystubs/proof of income, I moved my schedule around to view the property (which was a 45 minute drive from my house). I had already completely loved the place from the pictures and the price, so I was just trying to finish the application process and meet with Eric. On my way there, I received a call letting me know that the property was listed incorrectly, at $400/month below the actual value of the rental. So it was really a one bedroom for $2000/month, which is something I never would have inquired about (as a full-time grad student on a budget). Were they apologetic and sympathetic for making me waste a bunch of time on something that was their mistake? No. I'm left frustrated and exhausted and somehow feeling like it was my fault that the price was listed wrong. I understand that mistakes happen, but this was a HUGE waste of my day and I plan on avoiding their services in the future. read more

PPS was referred to us by a friend. We are very happy with John and his team. Efficient and timely communication, professional, and ease of use of online services. Great management team. read more

This is my first time renting a home from them. Very professional and friendly. Was quick to reply to wanting to see the rental. Walked me through the rental process in a timely manner. Once I was a renter, any issues or concerns were addressed very quickly. They have a wonderful maintenance process that has a very quick turn around. The maintenance person was Punctual, professional and very knowledgeable and resolved all issues in one trip. The whole team/staff is super helpful and friendly. They are a wonderful group of people to be renting from. read more

We've been very pleased with John & Carina. They have managed our rental for 2 years and we are now "stress free!"They have taken care of every issue in a very professional manner. I would not hesitate to recommend them to other landlords. read more

They are extremely irresponsible! I had a virtual tour scheduled this morning but she didn't join and she kept ignoring my phone calls and text messages. If you are looking for someone to help you with renting your place don't trust these people. read more

John and Alysia were amazing. I bought a house and they were so helpful getting my place rented, making it a smoother transition and so much less stressful. I lived in my place for two years and every time I needed maintenance, someone quickly responded. I would highly recommend renting from this company. Very professional, friendly, understanding and easy to work with. Moving in was smooth and moving out was pleasant. Very thankful to have them as my Property Managers. read more

We were in a rental for two years that they managed. Always had a positive experience dealing with Palomar, everything from the initial viewing/ lease signing, to repairs and maintenance. They always seemed like they cared and were on our side. When it came time for our annual walk through, Gretchen came to inspect the house. She was thorough and professional. I noticed she is a realtor as well, so I inquired about purchasing a home. She referred me to an amazing loan officer at Shelter Island Capitol. After we got pre approved, Gretchen was a fantastic realtor and always considered our needs and made us a priority. I'm happy to say we are now home owners and couldn't be happier. A big thank you is due to the PPS team and especially Gretchen! read more

Everyone I dealt with in this office was extremely rude and unprofessional.They lack basic communication skills and were horrible when I contacted them for maintenance. I will never rent a home that uses them as a property manager . read more

I absolutely LOVE working with this company. They are straight forward and cover all areas of management. They find excellent tenants for your home and are always available for quick and timely repairs. The staff here is incredible to work with. Whether you own residential or light commercial real estate Palomar Property Management & Realty can manage your asset, maximizing return and minimizing cost all while interfacing with your tenant in a prompt, professional manner. I'm so glad I found this company. Deborah D. read more

I would think twice before renting from this company. Rest assure that they will milk all your security deposit after you move out. I had receipts for carpet cleaning, house cleaning and landscaping when I moved out. They dinged me for everything and took almost half of my deposit. When I disputed the claim, they don't respond and turn their heads away. The staff are uncoordinated and do not respond in time. Go elsewhere, they misrepresent you and care more for profit by either servicing the landlord or their rental tenants. The will milk both parties. Be smart and stay away. read more

I had a very positive experience working with Alysia (Aly). She was prompt and thorough with all correspondence, accommodating to my requests, and a pleasure to work with overall. Much appreciated! read more

I see nothing has changed accept the name of the company. If you rent from this company they will take your deposit for anything real or imagined. The negative reviews from previous renters is a mile long. Don't become part of a longer mile. Funny thing is that most of the positive reviews are from employees and home owners, so unless you fall into those categories, run. read more

John and his team at Palomar Property Services sold our home in 8 days! More importantly, they walked us through every step of the process beginning a year ago when we decided we were ready to sell. John helped us to make decisions about improvements and repairs that were appropriate and/or necessary. When we were nervous and stressed, John talked us through it. Devin did a wonderful job representing our home at it's only Open House and worked with us throughout the offer and sales process. We highly recommend Palomar Property Services. read more

My daughter who is currently serving in the military found them and we have been completely satisfied with their work and care for our property. We will continue to use their services as long as we own our income property. Deborah has been a great help with completing our lease documents. I would definitely recommend them for your property management services. read more

I am getting flagged, and not sure why?!? Be aware, this company is not doing business fair. They take advantage of people who are vulnerable and lie. Shady... STAY AWAY from Hillside Properties and Palomar Property Management. read more

I have been working with Palomar for years and have multiple properties under contract with them, it's a tough business and they do a great job. I try to stay at arms length which is the whole point to me. John, Laurie and the whole gang do a fantastic job with the tenant relations which I think makes all the rest of it successful. I don't worry about the upkeep or the rents or anything else for that matter. Palomar takes care of it all. read more