Witt Properties

It was a pleasure working with Witt Properties and Stacy. She is professional and returns calls and emails in a prompt manner. I would recommend Witt Properties for all your Real Estate needs.

My wife and I lived in an apartment managed by Witt Properties for one year. We dealt with Heather almost exclusively since the beginning. Heather was great. She was always responsive, and resolved any issues we had with the apartment. We moved after the year because we needed more space, and a yard for our dog. Before moving, we checked with Heather to see if they had any other properties that fit our needs, because of the management.

I’ve been living here for a couple months now at the La Playa Corona apartments and so far it has been a pleasure. Sherry, the property manager, made it very easy for us to move in and communication was no issue with her during this usually stressful process. She is always available and very quick to return calls and texts. She keeps the property very clean and immaculate. Repairs/​fixes are done in a timely, professional manner. This is a very well-​kept property and Sherry does a great job maintaining the grounds and making sure everyone is happy in a prompt, efficient manner.

I strongly advise that Heather and her associates are very unorganized and unprofessional.“It doesn’t really matter now does it?”~ Heather
I went to see an apartment they had listed on Friday. Heather said no one had applied and I really liked the place so I took an application for me and my roommate to fill out. She said had a coworker was showing it the next day, if my roommate wanted to see it. We profiled out the applications and showed up to be the first ones in to see it.
Her coworker didn’t have the gate code or even unit number. So after I showed him where the apartment was and the key box to get in he asked me about the apartment. You’re one he was showing me?! We stayed then handed in our applications/​credit check fees. Again Eddie said no one had turned in any applications. He said he would drop them on her desk that day. (As he and Heather both had off the next day, Sunday)
I called Monday morning around 9 to make sure she got my applications but was not there so I left a message and was informed the place still had no one pending. At 130pm she sent me a message saying she never received my paperwork and would try to find it. At 2 I returned her call and she said that her coworker had finally drove in to drop off my stuff but place was off market. When I asked if the application that was approved was in before Saturday or not, she got an attitude and told me «It doesn’t really matter now does it! It is gone and I won’t even waste your time or mine running your credit. You can come get your money if you want it.» It does matter. It matters because I have to worry about my safety where I am now! I am trying to move as soon as I can to protect myself and I was under the impression from YOU that I was first in line to get a chance. So I waited on my other option of an apartment and lost that one too.

Absolutely LOVE Sherry. She is the best property manager I have ever encountered. Witt Properties has a gem on their hands. Moving and leasing an apartment can be a pain in the ass but she was diligent on returning calls/​emails when i first inquired. Any issues I ever had she helped resolve promptly. I love that woman!

I had to break my lease after 6 months due to a break in. I felt unsafe and had asked the property management to work with me to see if they had another property I can move into. Since they weren’t really friendly and didn’t really want to work with me I had no choice but to break my lease and moved somewhere that was much more safe. They had charged me for everything. When I moved in the carpet was filthy and had charged me with it. Got no deposit back. And lost money on top of that. Very cut throat property management. I even had police reports of my break in. Would not lease from them ever again. Even when I left I had cleaners come in and clean the place. She was very friendly when showing the property but once I moved in it was downhill from there. Avoid renting from this property management.

I’ve been living in a property managed by Witt Properties since 2009. Over the past few years, Heather G. has been my main point of contact and I cannot say enough good things about her. She is always quick to respond to emails and is helpful with anything that I have had or wanted to request with my unit or the grounds. For example, the light outside the apartment had burnt out. I told her in the morning and by that evening it was replaced. I have lived other places and that would have taken a lot longer, even if a manager lived onsite. Witt Properties in general has been really accommodating and willing to make updates in the apartment that make the place feel like home. The primary handyman, Chuby, is really nice and fast with routine maintenance. I have recommended Witt Properties to friends and I recommend them to you too.

I’ve been living at La Playa Corona apartments since August 2013 and so far it’s been amazing! I toured the apartment complex a few weeks prior to moving in and fell in love. The property manager Sherry was super helpful to the whole leasing process and even lent me her dolly to help move in! Any time I’m experiencing a problem with the apartment (which is very rare), Sherry takes care of it right away! She’s got a fun funky fresh personality that really brightens up the complex and her puppy is ADORABLE! If only she’d let me dog sit…

Paid my rent on time every month. Left my apartment immaculate.
I got the carpets steamed cleaned, after I moved out.
A few days later I went back to see how the steam cleaning went and there was a maintenance guy in my apartment with his TWO DOGS running around and rolling all over my newly cleaned carpet. Told Heather about it, even took pictures of the dogs.
Two weeks later I get a $ 125 bill for flea bombing.
I would assume a professional steam cleaning would kill any fleas in my carpet, regardless after finding the maintenance guy in my apartment with his two dogs how could Witt prove it was my dogs that left the fleas, or his dogs.
I shouldn’t have been charged for this.

I had to move to San Diego from out of town on short notice and Sherry the apartment manager couldn’t have made it any easier for me. She had the place ready and cleaned in no time and when promised. This is the only place I checked out when trying to plan my move because first, it had proven to be a huge hassle trying to contact people and setting up appointments being out of town and because after dealing with Sherry, it was very clear she was on top of everything. Every time I have called her she has answered or promptly returned my calls. That may not seem like much but I’ve had issues with bad apartment managers in the past and that has become a deal breaker for me now when looking for a place. Aside from that, the place is very well kept. Everything from the landscaping to the pool is pristine. The BBQ at the pool is a definite plus and the free wifi was a life saver while waiting for the cable company to set up my own TV and high speed internet. Also, it’s in Pacific beach right in between two bays and a mile from the ocean. What’s not to love about that?

I had a great experience with this company. They were really accommodating for me when I needed a place pretty much instantly. I was living in Los Angeles and needed to start my job in San Diego in less than a week and Heather was really helpful and let me do all my paperwork from LA and pay my deposit upon arrival on the first day. Most places will make you pay your deposit to hold the apartment. The only reason I am moving is because the owner does not allow cats at my apartment. Heather even tried referring me to other apartments in PB that she managed but unfortunately they weren’t 1 bedrooms. I have had nothing but bad experiences so far trying to find a new place and it made me appreciate how nice Witt was when I was trying to lease.

We rented from Witt Properties at La Playa Corona for a few years simply because we were not allowed to go on a month-​to-​month lease after our yearlong lease ended. We knew moving would be a pain, so we stuck it out for a few years, despite them raising the rent EVERY year.
The only reason this review is getting one star is because the one-​site property manager Sherry is extremely helpful and really does put the tenants first. She maintains the property very well, addresses issues promptly, and does not try to nickel and dime you for everything.
Diana Witt, the off-​site property manager, however, is a completely different story. Even after living there for years, NEVER being late with rent, informing them if something needed repairs (which was rare), and being excellent tenants, she will attempt to make moving out a complete nightmare. She will attempt to get you to pay for anything and everything possible and will not work with you. Each year she raised the rent, would not allow for a more flexible lease, and did not attempt to make any updates in the apartment.
Unless you can time moving out perfectly with the end of your lease, I would not recommend signing a lease with this company. Other than Sherry, I cannot say anything good about this company.
Rent at your own risk!!!
P. S. The pool is not heated and does not get a lot of sun, so it is too cold to swim in almost year round. It’s nice to look at though.

I have lived at the la jolla apartment center in bird rock for about 2 years and it is awesome. manager always really quick to respond to any issues and very friendly. Heather is the s***!! always willing to go the extra mile to make her tenants feel at home. I highly recommend renting from Witt — especially if you get to deal with Heather

I have been renting from Witt Properties for 18months now.
They are horrible property owners. Oh, they are really nice when they are showing you the property and helping you get moved in.
After that, it gets horrible.
The water in my shower is terribly rusty. It stains my towels, my clothes and causes me to have constant skin irritation. They just refused to do anything about it, again. Nor do they offer to replace the clothing and towels that are stained with rust.
They cannot seem to keep anyone on staff to manage these properties so, when you make an agreement with one agent of their company, it means nothing.
I had to get a service dog for a neurological condition and they are determined to push me out of here before the next lease renewal. I made arrangements with an agent regarding my dog and then the «violate» me– on two occasions! As if I never did. I have asked neighbors this dog never barks when I am not here, I do not leave him outside, he is with me and hardly seen by folks in the neighborhood. He is an excellent service dog.
I asked for some assistance with cleaning the front two windows as they have bushes in front of them, my decreased mobility would make it a challenge, and a screen needs to be removed to clean them. I get a very rude response saying I can hire a handy man at $ 45/​hour. Why wouldn’t they want the windows in the front of the house, the ones facing the street, to be clean? I am willing to work with them, but they have no desire to do so.
When I moved in the original agent that I dealt with told me I could have a washing machine. I was supposed to buy it then, but I could not afford it at the time. It is all set up for a washer in the apartment. Now, suddenly they are asking where I got permission.
I should post pictures of what they call landscaping. Dried out, weedy, dusty bare patched some thing or other in the front yard. I was told there was landscaping when I moved in.
The house’s electrical system is outdated and not up to standards that one would consider safe and reasonable for an apartment.
They have terrible customer service — well actually they do not have any. I write, I call and I am ignored.
I wrote to complain about a very foul, rotten egg smell when the washer is being used and I get a threat of «when did I get permission to get a washer?» I RENTED an apartment that had a washer hookup precisely for the reason that I was going to hook-​up a washer!
If you are looking to rent an apartment, don’t go with Witt. I have been treated horribly.

Witt Properties is the absolute, hands down worst property i’ve ever lived at. The landlords are completely incompetant and literally will straight up lie to your face about any and everything they feel like. Diana showed ZERO respect when i brought move out concerns and charges to her that i felt were unjustified and she completely dismissed everything i had to say citing these exact words «I’m sorry we don’t see eye to eye on this but I do feel the charges are justified and within our legal rights to charge. I can’t get into what she said/​he said…» followed by «Sherry is instructed to inform tenants that there are certain items we expect clean, not that you have no choice in the matter. But again, I’m sure two sides can have two viewpoints on what was said. Therefore we only go by what is written and what we are legally able to do. Any future disagreements or correspondence needs to be in writing now. Sorry but this is how it works. I know email is efficient. And the lease is between 3 Tenants and the Landlord. I’ve cc’ed Aubrey as she was in the original communication. Future corresponds, if you want to continue to not accept this, will need to be sent to all tenants and will need to be written.»
I’ve never felt so disrespected about a legitamate concern in my life. you will be cheated at move out if you live at any of Witt Properties. 1621 La Playa is where i lived and if i could take it back i would.

I’ve worked with Diana for a couple of years now, and she has done a superb job in managing my apartment project. She is prompt in all her communications and reports, has great attention to detail, and has kept the project full and in top condition. I see the tenants over there from time to time, and they also give her high marks.

failed to return numerous calls/​emails, stood me up for showing appointment
just another incompetent property management that survives in the San Diego market thanks to unlimited number of tenants seeking housing

Moved into their La Playa Corona building (San Diego) October ’08. This was all coordinated from NY, sight unseen. Liz, the Manager at this place was great. The unit was everything and more. The property landsape, pool, BBQ and large patio area were as described. I lived their for 2 years. The property upkeep is completed weekly, including pool and lanscaping people, paint when needed and any issues with my unit (I had a clogged sink once) were with very quick repsonse time.

Witt Properties was very helpful and friendly with getting us all moved into our new building. Both professional and easy to communicate with. I would recommend this company.