Reading the previous reviews , I have to chuckle. Those so disturbed regarding the experience here are either amazingly uninformed or simply angry people with very little understanding of the rental market in Santa Barbara. Yes, Jean is a bit controlling, but I have always found that if you follow simple rules and expectations, as an adult you should not complain if you break them. There is nothing expected here that any responsible property owner could not require from tenants. These are mobile homes after all and have certain limitations. When searching for housing it is your responsibility to be aware of expectations and responsibilities. The rental rates for a single family home in SB are among the highest in CA. Allowing for month to month rentals, encouraging pets and requiring tenants to be considerate and quiet while maintaining order is unique and almost impossible to find in this community. Believe me I have done and continue to do research of the market and this is the most reasonable rental cost for comparable properties. Those of you disturbed by the requirements for simple maintenance of your ""home"" most likely have no idea of what other property owners also expect. I have found Jean to be extremely responsive to maintenance requests, very respectful of me as I am of her. I would expect those of you who are upset that there is monitoring of the property would be the first to scream if there was little control and everyone was allowed to disrespect the homes and each other. So, anyone considering a move here should ask questions, read the agreements and even ask to speak with current tenants. Of course, you could rent a little apartment in a retro motel with screaming kids, loud music, paper thin walls, smokers and absent owners.... and pay even more!
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