Review for Barcelona Apartments

I have lived here for 3 years. When we first moved in we loved it. It's now almost unliveable. We're only here until the end of our lease in early 2007 and then we're never looking back.

They had extreme credit requirements when we moved in. WE figured this was good because it weeded out the derelicts. The parking was great. The neighbors were friendly. It seemed like a great place.

Since then it seems like they're renting to every lowlife in Orange County. They do not respond to maintenance calls. If they do, they do a subpar job. The security is a joke as they never respond to nose complaints. There is never any parking. Don't get home after 7 pm if you intend to park within a ten minute walk from your apartment. They do not inforce the dog limits or barking rules. When the power went out they waited until the next day rather than paying an electrician to come after hours (6 pm) to fix it. We were without power for over 24 hours in the dead middle of summer. Only two or three buildings were affected.

The rent is outrageous. Everything is individually metered so nothing is included in the rent. The trash is always full and they only pick up twice a week. Over 600 units pay $20 a month for only two pick ups...grrrr.....

My advice is to keep looking. It's not worth the price anymore.