Lennar Reviews in Los Angeles, CA

Our move from the South Bay Area of Los Angeles County was somewhat traumatic because we were leaving a home we had lived in since mid 1977, or almost 47 years. Obviously we had accumulated and saved decades of personal belongings. That alone contributed to much of our discomfort. The Lennar team responded to our move experience and tribulations with care and understanding, but sometimes coping with requirements for passwords and access to many security-related document requirements created further complications and frustrations. We are in our mid 80’s and unaccustomed to much of the current security-related requirements that require numerous methods for identification and security. Nonetheless, Lennar leads the pack for using modern updated online documentation, These new methods and their use by the Lennar mortgage and sales teams created much friction. Now all of that is over and in the past so we can now concentrate on adjusting to our great new residence and accomplish a pleasant settlement into our new home residence in Santa Clarita, CA. ... More

Our sales person mislead us and we received no support from any Lennar leadership. Our initial loan agent seemed to have minimal understanding and provided no guidance. After moving in, our work orders have received very slow response and unprofessional communication. Poor craftsmanship has been shrugged continuously.

Honeywell thermostat & Ranni water heater are not connecting with app or button devices, I was told that Lennar stop providing the devices to make such connections.

Lennar is one of the largest homebuilders. I expected so much more from Lennar and our new home. Lennar tried to use the bully/gorilla approach to get us to sign paperwork (even inaccurate contract paperwork), and use all their services (Lennar Title, Lennar Escrow, Lennar Insurance, Lennar Design Center, Lennar Mortgage, etc.). For example, if you don't use both Lennar Escrow and Title, they jack up the price on Escrow fees to make it financially difficult not to use them. They offer incentives when you buy ($20K toward improvements) but then when you go to the design center to choose flooring, for example, the flooring is so outrageously expensive it consumes all the incentives (flooring thru their Design Center was quoted at $34K for approx 2100 sq ft of luxury vinyl plank. Better quality flooring from a commercial vendor was $15K. So the Lennar game is simple (if we give you $20K in incentives, then you end up paying $15K out of pocket anyway. But, then we would have used up our incentive money and still paid $15K). We went with a commercial flooring company, got significantly better flooring than what Lennar offered, paid $15K, and used the $20K incentive money to pay most of the cost for the solar system that we had to either purchase or lease (we live in CA and new homes must have solar). And speaking of solar, since we must have solar, Lennar does not allow you to choose your solar company. We had to use their contractor (which I believe Lennar is affiliated with or even owns a portion of Sunnova) and we had to pay $28K for a 4KW system. We just installed a very similar system on my daughter's house and we only paid $23K for that system. As a captive audience, I believe Lennar takes advantage of the customer. A specific example of bullying: Lennar could not complete construction and meet the original closing date of March 14, 2024. They pushed that out until April 24, 2024. However, they tried to get us to sign paperwork (and this went on for weeks as I kept pushing back) that stated the Buyer has requested a change in escrow closing date. I told them we did not request a change in escrow closing date, we will not sign. They insisted it wasn't a big deal, just a letter that needed signing. I asked why they were requesting we sign a document we both know is false. And we were repeatedly told not to worry, it was just a simple letter. After weeks of pushing back, we were finally told we didn't have to sign it since we had already moved in and we had paid cash!? If we didn't push back, Lennar would have had us sign a knowingly false document. We don't know why they were so adamant we sign but assume there must be a metric about how many homes close on time and they wanted it to appear they closed on time, but that we requested the delay. So careful with all legal documents and read them all and understand them. Looking at Customer Care and Customer Service, the quality of the homes Lennar builds could be questioned. We understand a home has a lot of materials and parts, and requires a lot of labor; however, that doesn't mean the house should not be in tip top shape when we are to move in. You wouldn't drive a car off a lot if the paint was uneven, the doors didn't close fully and latch, the interior had scratches, and/or if the car was really dirty. Lennar did not do a good job of cleaning our home prior to them "forcing" us to close escrow. Carpeting had stains (grease and what appeared to some blood), cabinets had scuffs, countertops had scuffs, fiberglass tub had nicks and scratches, walls were painted unevenly due to some areas not even having 1 full coat covering texture, shower tile floor had been walked on with dirty boots and grout not protected so it was very dirty, exterior paint was not applied well and in many areas bare wood was still visible, not all cabinetry was squared up and the dishwasher nook was too small for the dishwasher door to open properly, and there are many more issues on our list. Perhaps the worst part about this is now that we are moved in and have no leverage like we did before closing, repairs are hard to get done, we must be home for 4-hour windows of time (that is what Lennar contractors give you), and now in many cases, they come out do work, mess other stuff up, and then must come back. They are not all careful when working in your new home. Hooking up our ice cube maker line (because the installer forget to do that) resulted in the refrigerator having to be pulled out. While pulling out by manhandling, our new cabinets were chipped and the wood cabinet trim was forced out of alignment. When flushed, our toilet water line made a banging noise. To remedy that, an anti-hammer device was installed on the toilet tank line where the line comes out of the wall. Now we have this unsightly device in our bathroom (if the lines in the wall were strapped or secured properly, this would not have been an issue). There are many more issues being worked on. It would be better quality to just do it right the first time (and not cut corners hoping the buyer will not notice, or won't care, or will just get beaten down with all the time wasted waiting around for repair people to show up). Put plastic protection on fiberglass tubs, cover the countertops with rosin paper or plastic, cover floor grout with paper, apply 2 solid coats of paint, don't shove a dishwasher in a cabinet slightly too small to fit the dishwasher, do a thorough house cleaning before closing, and don't make your customers have to pay for an inspector or do their own exhaustive inspection for something that is your responsibility. As a Lennar employee, think about the car analogy and if you would be happy seeing that new car with cosmetic and functional shortcomings? So don't treat us that way. And respect our time as if it were as valuable as yours. By not having the house 100% ready for move in, that forces us as your customers to have to dedicate hours and hours of our time waiting!! ... More

When we were touring the homes, it was fine. But once we actually decided to pull the trigger, the experience was downhill from there. Typos in contracts, long wait times for a response to our questions, no response at all from Lennar mortgage loan officer (they tried to bait and switch us but luckily we had an outside lender lined up just in case this happened), and then the home wasn’t even completed by our walkthrough date. And this is just for starters. After closing, we’ve had a roof leak, broken refrigerator, and have noticed shoddy workmanship throughout the home. Definitely not worth the $1.5M we spent. One word if you’re considering Lennar: RUN!!!! ... More

Very dependable and good value. Attention to details was very good except a few minor things, e.g., single zone thermo and no WiFi controlled garage door. We appreciated the trusting experience wanting us more of Lennar. Too bad, there isn't any where we are interested but who knows?

Our journey with the Lennar Team throughout the purchasing process was truly exceptional. We want to extend special appreciation to Dion and Tony for their unwavering patience and invaluable assistance. Their dedication exemplifies the company's commitment to excellence, making us confident that Lennar stands apart from other homebuilders.

I got good service, thanks

Have difficulties with the salesman.

Overall the process was pretty good, and we were given detailed walk-throughs to identify any issues, which they took care of. We were disappointed that the closing took two weeks longer than expected, but that seems to have been due to city issues not in Lennar's control. Overall we are happy with the final product.

I was a cash buyer. I wasn't happy with working with Title company. Customer care after purchase was very disappointed. There was fuse breaker issue with Refrigerator. I requested 5 times and ask sales rep then they finally contact me to fix it. My wooden floor got water damage due to late fix. Water filter in refrigerator leaked due to fuse keeps pop out and ice maker turned off and leak waters on the floor. I have been purchased new home more than 5 times, Lennar was very unprofessional.

Working with the sales team was phenomenal. They were very informed, always accessible, and true professionals. When I moved in, the customer care point person was also fantastic -- professional, responsive, etc. However, I had a water lead, the HVAC wasn't working properly, and the network hub wasn't complete. All of this was fixed (thanks to the prompt action and consistent follow-up of the customer care person), but a new build shouldn't have had these issues.

I will enjoy my retirement in this beautiful place. Thank you.

This is my second residence I purchase fro Lennar. My first residence I purchase was in 2019. I love Lennar homes because of my famililarity with the company and what I can expect when I purchase a home through Lennar. Thank you!

At first I was impressed with the spaciousness of my condo. I was please with the value for the money spent. Now as things go wrong and I'm notice and report to Lennar for repairs, I feel that the quality of construction is superb but the quality of the subcontractors leaves much to be desired.

Ask about parking - rules and regulations Make sure you get HOA rules s d regulations

Overall I’m happy with my decision to buy here. The construction manager is AMAZING!! Nick! I mean, I cannot say enough great things about him and his overall support. My experience was however tainted by Christine the sales person. She was rude, distasteful in the way she spoke to me and my realtor.

The sales staff was awesome she really helped me get this home with a making deal

Had a lovely, attentive, and thorough homebuying experience with Hyatt and would highly recommend him. The only detail I’d call out is I didn’t learn about the required solar lease/purchase until I had already made a purchase decision. If you appreciate detail you may have a frustrating first few weeks (maybe months) trying to get issues fixed. Missing network outlet, subfloor squeaks, sheetrock mud embedded in carpet fibers, broken shower tile, uneven tile, broken recirc light and the list goes on. I am still working through tickets that have been open for over a month. If you buy with Lennar be sure to be as thorough as you can on pre-close walkthrough. They say there’s no need to worry because you have a year warranty if you don’t catch something, but if you don’t they lose incentive to fix it in a timely manner and you will be left managing open tickets when you’re in the home. With that said the price the price paid made this a great value and I don’t regret the decision at all - would do it again. I appreciate the features included in the home even if I don’t use them all. ... More

The team at Lennar is very professional, and very easy to work with. They answered all of my questions and made it easy to understand the process. They were very helpful and kind. I would definitely recommend Lennar to anyone looking to buy a new home.

Overall sales process was a chaotic experience including the walk thru process. Then after move-in, we uncovered many defects/poor quality workmanship. Management should help address reported issues in a timely manner. Lack of responsiveness from warranty/maintenance team.

The value of the home is decent for CA. The walls are super thin. I was told I wouldn't hear neighbors as that was my concern with a condo style home. I hear every sound including garages and the closing of doors. I am happy with my home, but wish I'd known what to be prepared for.

I went into buying my first home with such excitement. After signing my papers and doing my first walk through of the home, i realized there were many repairs that needed to be done. Even then, i was still excited because i thought everything would be taken care of. As time went on and walk through after walk through, my excitement became less. The fixes were barely being done and i was being given the run around. After i received my keys, i kept submitting work orders. Shower drains were clogged by cement, bath tubs were cracked when installed, cabinets were installed and wood broke, backsplash was installed as if a kindergarten student installed them. It has been two months and i have barely had anything addressed. As a first time home buyer, this has severely disappointed me. I have since had people i know ask me about my experience because they were interested in buying a unit but i have told them to not buy with Lennar. It has only been a headache and a run around. ... More

The home looks good, but 2 weeks after the close of escrow the toilet of masters bedroom that has been clogged during construction erupted and poop was was all over our toilet, shower and bathroom. Though Lennar manager responded on time but we were displaced for 2 weeks. We were promised compensation, we left message for the person who was supposed to compensate us he ignored our call and Lennar never call us. It was such a disappointing experience.

We have a lot of issues in different areas including electric and flooring issues, currently are in getting repair but takes too long since report is done to got an response