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    Ukiyo Property Management - We manage rental properties in the Grand Lake area of Oakland.

    Ukiyo Property Management

    (60 reviews)

    Uptown

    My partner had to decide to rent or sell his house. We met with Nick from Ukiyo twice and we were…read moreso impressed with his knowledge, direct approach and patience. We were looking forward to having them manage our rental and felt very confident with the selection based on the support and communication provided. We have had to put renting on hold but Ukiyo will be our first call if we decide to move ahead.

    We saw a property on the Ukiyo website, and they quickly accommodated a tour. My partner toured the…read moreunit and loved it, so we applied. Saj was in touch with us frequently through the application process, but once our applications were submitted, communication was less consistent. That said, we found out the next day that we were approved! At least, we thought we were. Nobody at Ukiyo had confirmed whether we have pets (we do, and didn't want to double-list them with multiple adults applying), so they had to recalculate the deposit and needed us to provide vaccination records. Once we did so, we paid the deposit and went to bed, feeling like the next day we would pick up keys to our next home. Instead, we found out that the property owner doesn't allow pets, and that our entire application process was wasted. Not only are we not moving into what we thought would be our home for the next decade, but also we're having to find another option and wasted a week of time and energy. I can't claim I understand property management. That said, either the owner provided incorrect information to Ukiyo (in which case Ukiyo needs to do a better job screening owners since they "don't work with just anyone" according to their site) or Ukiyo didn't ensure that they had the correct information in their listing. Whichever is the case, the entire process has left us with a terrible impression of Ukiyo's business. It's already exhausting enough to navigate bay area housing without this kind of mess.

    Nor Cal Realty - Black mold confirmed by a professional company I paid to test.

    Nor Cal Realty

    (19 reviews)

    Keeping future tenants abreast. More photos and/or videos will be added shortly to back up EVERY…read moreword I've said and typed. Let me just say this: If you're even thinking about signing a lease with NorCal, you might want to schedule a wellness check on yourself first. I wouldn't wish this experience on my worst enemy -- and I've had literal rats in my walls, so the bar is subterranean. I moved in July 2023 as a medical reasonable accommodation, and it's been a masterclass in mismanagement, mold, and mayhem ever since. Let's talk about rats. Real ones. Not the gossipy neighbor kind -- I'm talking roof rats inside the walls. One ended up dead in an elderly neighbor's bed. Flies? Everywhere. I came back from a trip to find my place looking like a CSI crime scene. Vector Control had to educate the property manager, who had the audacity to blame it on one fly having babies. Ma'am, are you ok? The mold? Still here. Despite being medically allergic (like surgical intervention allergic), I was told to "wipe it with soap and water." I'm not joking. I have videos, inspection reports, medical letters, and enough documentation to put this place on Dateline. One email referenced that it may be DIRT. Still, I was gaslit like it's 1843 and I'm a Victorian wife seeing ghosts. The balconies? My personal inspector told me not to step foot on my patio as the balcony above -- it could collapse. What did NorCal do? Tossed some wood beams under it and called it a day. Wood. Like I'm starring in a DIY horror show. My neighbor? Threatened me, tampered with my property, cussed me out on camera -- repeatedly. Management's response? "Could you maybe talk it out with him?" YEAH. Let me just pull up a folding chair and a trauma therapist while I'm at it. The communication? Inappropriate texts about rent. Notices improperly "served" by being stuffed in my door like junk mail. One of which was literally read by my harassing neighbor. I told them to email me. They said "we prefer vibes and chaos." (Not literally, but it felt like it.) They failed to act on disability accommodations until I cc'd their attorney. The pool's been shut down by the health department. There are four vacant units right now. You think it's a coincidence? Spoiler alert: It's not. If you like mold, migraines, and management that treats legal violations like Pinterest crafts -- this is the place for you. Otherwise? Save yourself the respiratory trauma and pack some sage to clear out the energy just from reading this review. I fear no one but God. And right now? Even He's disgusted by NorCal's negligence.

    My family and I were tenants with NorCal Realty for nearly 20 years (two apartment locations). I…read morewould most definitely recommend NorCal to future residents. Thank you Lisa, Dawn, Dayna, and the NorCal staff for your kindness towards our family. A special thank is in order my our landlord, Mr. Bruce O'Shannon. You are the absolute best! You go above and beyond for your tenants and I commend you for being a true man of character. Thank you, NorCal Realty Thank you, Mr. Bruce O'Shannon I wish you well! S.R. Holloway

    All Bay Property Management

    All Bay Property Management

    (24 reviews)

    Jennifer and Joe are great to rent from! We rented a house in Hayward that was perfect for our…read morefamily at the time. We made a couple minor repair requests in the beginning and they responded within a day or two. There was also a point where we potentially needed to break our lease early. We read through the paperwork but still had a couple questions. Jennifer was usually the one to reply and to our emails, clarifying the info. ** We did not end up having to break lease, btw. Even after we had left and moved out, one of the maintenance guys found some stuff we left behind. Jennifer was kind enough to take the stuff and email me to coordinate me picking it up. We would definitely rent through All Bay property management in the future.

    In regards to your response Joe. No, I am sorry...you all know what you did was wrong. We were…read morecompletely upfront with you about our credit. We told you BOTH that it was no where even close to what you wanted, and you both asked us to apply, more than 3x each. Put yourself in our shoes please. We told you all of our negatives, you tell us to apply at a minimum of SIX TIMES....that's not "encouraging" us to apply. Most likely, the owners were bugging you for an application. Because, like you said, it had been on the market a while, no apps were in, and you had just lowered the rent and minimum credit score (to 650, not 680) because no one was applying. You took our money and our apps to please your clients on behalf of someone else's expense. I know you know what you did...and I hope that sits with you forever.

    Aapex Property Management

    Aapex Property Management

    (60 reviews)

    My wife and I just withdrew our application to rent a property being managed by Aapex Management…read more While the staff (esp. Raquel) was extremely responsive and quick to review our application and provide answers to our questions, and while we loved the property and our application was approved, it was ultimately the leasing agreement (and management resistance to making concessions) that caused us to withdraw our application. The main thing that gave us pause was that, at least for this property, Aapex was exempt from rent increase controls. This means there is no limit to how much or how frequently they can raise the rent. Along with that, the lease lays out that for the renter to terminate the lease early, the renter will have to pay the equivalent of 4 months rent, plus another $300+ for various fees (re-keying, paperwork processing, etc.). Ultimately, this means that if Aapex decided to raise the rent beyond what the renter feels is reasonable, the only recourse for the renter is to pay 4+ months of rent, or continue renting at the increased rate for the rest of the lease. All of our interactions with Raquel and the manager (Deanna) were professional, straightforward, and prompt, but unfortunately they were not willing to make any co

    DO NOT RENT FROM THIS COMPANY!…read more They just want to take your application money. They are unprofessional & utilize unethical, unfair, discriminatory business practices in terms of renting. They make things complicated for "certain" people. Customer Service need major improvement. BEWARE

    Best Property Management

    Best Property Management

    (113 reviews)

    I would 100% recommend finding a home through this company. My roommates and I found a home a few…read moreyears ago through our property manager Mohammad Nadeem and for the 3 years we lived there he was extremely attentive to our needs and helpfully communicative when we contacted him for whatever reason. Whether we were asking for a home service, such as plumbing or electrical help, or we had a question about our lease agreement or renewal process, we were responded to quickly, and were taken care of soon after. Even when we eventually left, Mohammad made sure to make the process as smooth and as easy as possible. He went above and beyond with his helpfulness and because of that our experience with the company and our home was amazing.

    I recently started working with Best Property Management when my house didn't sell. I pulled it…read morefrom the market and decided to rent it, instead. I contacted 3 property management companies, and was instantly impressed with Sarah Garcia. She was quick to respond to the initial inquiry, and when I met her in person, she was incredibly professional. She came prepared, had insights about the current market and was able to answer all of my questions. My husband is pretty quiet, and even he commented that, "wow, she really knows her stuff". We both knew after meeting with her that she would likely be who we chose to work with. However, we still met with the other 2 companies; which only reinforced how great Sarah is. Neither of the other companies left a lasting impression, and one seemed particularly shady. After feeling pretty down about our house not selling, we are extremely pleased with how fast Sarah was able to find qualified renters. Things turned out great for us!

    The HLW Group - propertymgmt - Updated May 2026

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