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    Should the same entity be allowed to manage accounts, impose financial penalties, and act as the debt collector on those same accounts?
    Steph J.

    In the State of California HOA's have a statatory limit of 20 Days to reply to Stirling Davis Act Document requests. I made a request on NOVEMBER 24 and below are my results. THIS BETTER MOTOVATE THE FOLKS AT OPTIMIUM TO GET ME THESE DOCUMENTS NOW. BEFORE I START POSTING EVERTHING IS THIS CLEAR??? I have been extremely disappointed with my experience dealing with Optimium Professional Property Management, owned by Debra Kovach. Since November 24, I have made at least 12 separate requests--by email and follow-up communications--for association records that homeowners are entitled to receive under California's Davis-Stirling Act. As of today, those documents have still not been provided, nor has there been a clear explanation for the continued delay. What is most frustrating is not just the lack of documents, but the lack of responsiveness and accountability. Requests are acknowledged sporadically, deadlines pass, and no meaningful progress is made. This has forced unnecessary follow-ups and wasted significant time. Homeowners rely on property management companies to act professionally, communicate clearly, and comply with basic statutory obligations. Unfortunately, my experience with Optimium Professional Property Management has fallen well short of those expectations. I am sharing this review so other homeowners and HOA boards can make an informed decision and understand what they may encounter when trying to obtain routine association records.

    This is where my under my sink cabinet use to be
    John H.

    My name is John Horton I live at 2332 Sunningdale Dr., Tustin CA 92782 . 7 months ago there was a slab leak that came from my Nextdoor neighbor's house that leaked though my wall into my kitchen. This resulted in my kitchen being completely dismantled, weeks which turned in to months of testing for mold and miss communication between contractors and vendors resulted in me being without a kitchen or an inhabitable place to live. This all started on July 11th 2025, it's now January 21st 2026 and my kitchen is still not intact. The Property manager Lisa Chastain is completely incompetent!!! She use to take my phone calls but now it goes directly to voicemail. Really unprofessional. If I had a choice I would never use this company.

    Erica C.

    This company is criminal! They somehow tapped into my main water supply and refused to repair a leak that was caused by their plants on community property. Then they had a plumber repair it. The plumber never came into my property let alone into my home. Yet they are charging me for THEIR plumber! They actually committed theft by going into my account (set up for automatic payment of our ever increasing dues) and stole the money. The fence between my and my neighbors property is falling down. We both have dogs. My dogs are small and easily get through to their property. Yet, despite this all being on our PRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTIES, they have denied our requests to repair WITH THEIR FENCING GUY AND AT OUR EXPENSE!!!!!!!! Mind you not a single portion of the fence is in community property. They have sent me notices weekly alleging various violations. They set up hearing dates that I cannot attend BECAUSE I WORK AND HAVE A LIFE! They are chalking up bogus crimes for non-existent violations including leaving my garbage cans out for more than 12 hours. Our pick up is Friday. I believe this happened once or twice when I went away for the weekend. God forbid! They have had my car towed from in front of my house despite the fact that it was "safe listed." I have two cars including a Jeep. They do not both fit in my tiny "two" car garage which is also our my only place for storage. Thus one car has to be parked on the street. Ironically the entire board somehow has permits to do just that. Why do we even pay dues? I am going to file a police report for all money that they stole from my account and in addition, take them to court for harassment and a return of all stolen funds. I own my house or I would just move. I'm sick of the peoples republic of California and this company is the personification of a reason why this state is going down hill.

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    Want to commend Jackiee and Maria for their diligence and follow through regarding HOA parking questions.

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    Kim in billing is so patient and always so willing to help. her kindness goes a long way.

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    Teena K. is amazing! She is my go to for all AP related items at Optimum. Thanks Teena for all your hard work

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    I reported a sprinkler leak in our community and within minutes Jackiee replied and assured me a vendor will correct it. Great job!!

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    I want to give a huge thank you to Kim in billing who was very kind and patient in showing my parents how to use the online site!

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