Our experience with Tenant Planet was, without question, the worst renting experience we've ever had.
From the very beginning, communication was inconsistent and often misleading. We were given incorrect information multiple times regarding our lease, payments, and move-out process. At one point, we were told conflicting things about whether last month's rent had been prepaid--something that should be very straightforward for any competent property manager.
Maintenance was another major issue. Requests were either ignored or took an unreasonable amount of time to resolve. We went over 3 months without a working laundry unit, waited weeks for basic fixes like a dishwasher, and even dealt with delays just to get a laundry key from the HOA with little to no assistance from tenant planet. More concerning, there were serious habitability issues--including mold and multiple instances without hot water--that were never properly addressed in a timebound manner. Upon moving in, the unit was covered in mold (our lease said the owners would not be held responsible for mold). Upon moving out, they charged us hundreds of dollars for the mold- so they aren't liable for the mold but we are??
The move-out process is where things became blatantly unacceptable. Menahil and Anthony managed our moveout process and it was a complete mess. It took them weeks to even acknowledge we were moving out, then Anthony showed up on the wrong date for our move our inspection without any type of notice our apology. During our walkthrough, we were explicitly told that any charges would be minimal (roughly $300-$500) and that the unit was left in good condition. Based on that, we paid for a professional cleaning service as instructed. Despite this, we were later hit with nearly double that amount in vague and inflated charges for cleaning, paint, and minor repairs--completely contradicting what was communicated in person.
Then came the handling of our security deposit. Under California law, it must be returned within 21 days. Not only was it sent late, but we were met with contradictory statements, deflection, and denial even when we provided proof of the actual deposit date. At one point, they claimed the deposit wasn't late despite clear evidence showing otherwise. Communication deteriorated into delayed responses and repeated avoidance of direct questions.
What stands out most is the complete lack of accountability. Instead of addressing concerns transparently, we were met with excuses, shifting narratives, and a refusal to acknowledge clear discrepancies.
If you are considering renting through this company, proceed with extreme caution. Document everything, take photos of the property at every stage, and do not rely on verbal assurances--they will not be honored. This company consistently demonstrated poor communication, questionable practices, and a disregard for tenant rights. Our unit specifically was 16911 Bluewater Ln. Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Menahil, Anthony, tenant planet and the owners of this unit you should all be ashamed of yourselves. read more