Mark C.

I truly wanted my experience with Clemmer & Co. to be a great one. It started with promise, but ended in deep disappointment. I rented from Clemmer & Co. for exactly a year and a half. At first, things seemed hopeful. Lyndsey was kind and helpful during the move-in process, and the small property near North Chester and Day Ave had a peaceful charm to it. The neighborhood was quiet, the tenants were respectful, and I was optimistic about what life there would look like. Unfortunately, that optimism did not last. The turning point came when the property owner decided to convert the garage buildings — including the on-site community laundry room — into additional rental units. This amenity was in my lease, yet it was taken away with no notice or communication. Like many things that followed, we tenants were simply left to figure it out on our own. Communication from the office was consistently poor. Utility shutoffs would happen without warning. Maintenance requests, even basic ones, were often ignored or outright canceled — usually by Sandy, the maintenance supervisor, who seemed uninterested in helping tenants at all. One incident that stands out involved my clogged toilet. After waiting days, a contractor finally arrived and clearly explained the toilet needed replacing. He even said he doubted Clemmer & Co. would approve it. He was right — it took three weeks for the work to be authorized. The property was also infested with roaches. Pest control, according to the lease, was my responsibility — so I paid out of pocket. The water heater was in poor shape, frequently producing discolored, brown water when using hot taps. It was just one issue after another, and each interaction with management felt like a battle. I did my best to be respectful, patient, and clear in my communication. Unfortunately, that grace was never reciprocated. By the end of my lease, I had grown to genuinely hate the place — not because of the neighborhood, not even because of the condition — but because of how poorly the property was managed and how little tenants seemed to matter. If you're looking for a rental in Bakersfield, do yourself a favor and steer clear of Clemmer & Co. Instead, I strongly recommend Central Cal Management — a company that truly cares for both its properties and its tenants.

Due to the fact Clemmer will pull up your name to find any little reason to discredit your review even if that means going against your privacy, I have changed my name on here. First off this company is horrible to rent from. Their units are old, and they never update anything in them unless something goes wrong and they have to. Don’t bother calling maintenance because the second you do they will raise your rent, to the point you’re questioning why you’re paying so much for a raggedy old run down apartment. They nitpick other issues like parking but when it comes to fixing something in the actual unit they either take forever to do it or half ass the job…they really take the land lord special serious here. Also god forbid you get Sandie when you call or text the office, she is extremely rude, talks down on you, and will question if you’re telling the truth if you have a maintenance issue… Do NOT rent from Clemmer you will regret it.

I had such a great experience working with Lyndsey from Clemmer and Co! They were incredibly helpful in explaining the entire process of renting a home — seriously, every step was made so clear and easy to understand. I really appreciated how kind, respectful, and patient they were throughout everything. It made the whole experience feel so positive and stress-free. You can really tell they care about making sure you feel good and confident about your decision. Highly recommend working with them!