Lennar Reviews in Tampa St. Petersburg, FL

The sales person was awesome to deal with through the whole process and is the only person that helped me resolved major construction issues. The Lennar Construction Rep was not knowledgeable and lacked insight and dedication to resolve issues identified by me or a 3rd party inspector. Now I’m dealing with major and minor construction warranty issues with no follow up by a new Lennar Warranty rep. Seems like it’s a common thing.

Overall, the buyer needs to provide significant oversight to the quality product. We had over 96 items on the original punch list which happened approximately four weeks prior to closing. On the day of closing there still over 25 items not taken care of. Lennar needs to implement better quality control procedures.

The was a huge pressing for closing. Townhome was delivered with several issues. Two months after the closing, there are issues open yet. Do not recommend.

We purchased our Lennar home in May, and when we did our final walk through a number of items were still not finished or were finished with poor workmanship. We were assured the items would be finished before our celebratory walk and they weren’t. I have found over 90 items that need to be addressed, some as serious as bad wiring, no electrical throughout the home, broken appliances, water heater not properly installed and the list unfortunately goes on and on. The house was left filthy after the build (debris left in the home, drywall dust on everything, dead bugs etc). We were once again assured at the final walk through that our home would be deep cleaned to address our concerns. Of course nothing was done. We asked several times and we’re told it would be addressed but instead we had to hire and pay a cleaning company to have it move in ready clean. When we tried to be reimbursed we were denied. We didn’t expect to have to pay hundreds of dollars to do their job for them. This is not our first new build but this is our first time dealing with this level of issues straight out the gate. We are not impressed with our experience with Lennars customer service/work order maintenance. Be prepared to spend your first year in your home addressing an insane amount of “finishes” issues. They flew through putting these houses up and missed numerous big and little details to the build. I’ve already reported 20 issues and we’ve lived in our home 1 week!!! Lennar needs to step their game up! ... More

The home wasn’t completed when it was supposed to be. They then rushed through getting everything done and the quality really suffered. The home was not at all clean when I moved in and the construction manager’s response was that his cleaning crew didn’t like him. If that’s the case find a new cleaning crew. I’m still waiting for them to get the excess paint off the windows and carpet and clean the concrete from my kitchen baseboards. They also had some sort of film on my oven that was never removed. The construction manager assured me everything would be done by closing and pretty much none of it was and it’s over a month later and it still hasn’t been. ... More

On day 1 we had a water leak because a pipe from the AC unit burst inside the house. Weeks of inconvenience and worry. The paint is already peeling. Issues with the washing machine and windows. Very sloppy workmanship with little or no supervision. There is more I could add.

Lennar was very attentive and friendly UNTIL we closed . Since then nothing . Promises made and thus far not kept . This is a beautiful development and nice homes . It is a shame we can not get any one from Lennar to respond . There are finish details to fix , still no mailbox key . We are very disappointed .

I had tenant moved into my new house with lots of issues, unfinished drywall paintings, big issue AC is still NOT working after moving into the house for more than a month, glad our tenant was tolerant. Tenants started complaining about noises on the pipes, glad it turned out be something small. This was my worst experience and appreciate if you can look into the issues, this is my fourth home, I am owning and never had any serious experiences like this with any other builder. Hopefully someone can focus on these issues and come up with a resolution soon

Terrible. Have not been fixed. Nothing. No response.

Everything was shiny and painted very pretty in the beginning. Unfortunately that was not the case. My move in date was pushed back multiple times, I was asked to close on the home prior to having the keys to the home. I found many errors during the walk through and was told the errors would be completed prior to my celebration. On celebration day the errors were not completed and I continued to find more defects, and was told to submit warranty tickets. My kitchen is still missing cabinet doors. Lennar gave me the keys to my house knowing the house was not ready and not build to standard. This is an extremely overpriced house and they sell it has if you are getting high-end finished and appliances and that is not the case. Very disappointed and upset. ... More

I'd love to share photos of the subpar workmanship throughout the entire home. From cracked drywall and ceilings, uneven and poorly installed crown moldings and baseboards, sloppy painting, unfinished lanai patio and concrete areas, cracked garage floors, doors installed incorrectly, missing towel and toilet paper holders, chipped tiles, and the list goes on and on. Check your included options on your contracts and make sure you get everything on that list before you close. This will be my first and last Lennar home. Lesson learned!!!

This was my second time buying with Lennar, and I was very disappointed. My first property/purchase was very smooth and good quality, but this time around things were subpar. I understand that construction has become more difficult since the pandemic due to supply chain issues, but the quality of the work doesn't also have to suffer. There were many careless errors that happened during the construction process; it was obvious that very little care was taken by the construction team. The number of issues noted during the walkthroughs was very high and very disappointing. I did not get the keys until almost 3 weeks after closing due to the construction team addressing some of the issues noted but almost half of the issues still remain. Furthermore, I was also disappointed by the buying process. My sales agent was only responsive when it was convenient for him; when I had questions or concerns that weren't urgent, he ignored me. The closing process was also a debacle. Lennar title and the construction manager did a horrible job of obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy. The title company should not have scheduled closing prior to obtaining it since we could not close without it. Since there was a delay in obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy, the closing had to be postponed several times. Once we finally had the certificate, Lennar title obligated myself and my co-signer to complete the closing in a very short timeframe and on very short notice. It was a very stressful process buying with Lennar, and I don't think I will continue to recommend Lennar like I used to. ... More

It’s all peaches and cream during the initial buying process. You get the sales pitch. You view the model homes. They are meticulous from ceiling to floor. You choose your home. The build begins. 5 months later your new home is ready to view for the first time. The New Home Orientation begins. The excitement builds. You arrive to see your driveway ripped up. Roof unfinished. Nothing mechanical working in the home. A/C. Hot water. Thermostat missing. 100 degrees inside. I could go on but it’s been exhausting reliving that day. Lennar blew it on making a great first impression. It’s been over 2 months and there’s still deficiencies waiting to get addressed. Lennar….do it right the first time…would be a building philosophy to adhere to. I thought my issues were a one of however mine are just added to the pile as many other residents have the same or worse. We’re trying hard to keep calm, carry on and be positive. Life’s too short to worry. Lennar don’t give a darn once they have your cash. I’ve sent 2 other reviews to Lennar as glowing as this one. I’ve yet to hear from anyone from that Company. ... More

Do not close on your home until everything on your punch list is completed. Hire a home inspector. We have had roof leaks, electrical issues with entire rooms, cabinets not completed (we are looking at months before this is done). We have entire doors that needed rehung, tile needed to be replaced and properly installed. We've had one of our bathrooms plumbing completely installed incorrectly. (COLD was HOT and HOT was COLD). When friends and family ask me about Lennar homes, I stir them away. I've bought several homes and never had these many issues with a new home. I bought a 20-year-old home that did not have issues like this. Do not let them tell you when they are selling you the home that it's just like the model. Ours is missing light fixtures, and the lanai was not screened in just to name a few. When I asked our sales representative, they stated they never told us that it was going to be just like the model, and they work for Lennar and not us. I've talked to a few other neighbors with same issues. I've read many other reviews and now know I'm not the only one having issues like this. It's disgusting behavior. ... More

Let me start off by saying that this is a wonderful community and I’m very happy that I moved here despite the construction issues. The other residents make it the wonderful community. My home sat with no progress being done for much of 2022. It wasn’t until the final month that they hurriedly slapped it together. It shows! I am a disabled veteran and have felt totally overwhelmed with all that needs to be done but I will make sure that Lennar fixes all of the issues with my home. As I type this, tiles are being replaced in my living room. The place basically needs to be repainted, I still need beat up doors replaced And other doors repaired. ... More

Very disappointed with Lennar. Everything in the house looks like low quality. The walls are paper thin. You can hear everything. Doors are extremely light weight. Only one internet port in the whole house. Sprinklers don’t work from day 1. When asked was told its not covered under warranty.

I have been waiting for them to fix things for over a month now. My yard continues to flood they left a tree up in the back yard that is touching my house we paid for a premium lot and did not receive that. We are unable to even use our backyard due to the water rhe back yard retains. I am not gonna eat these cost for a 400k plus home. The home was rushed and there were many issues not tended to. Lennar knew the yard flooded Jamar said I may need French drains. Which tells me lennar knows about the flooding issue. As a first time home owner i wish I never dealt with lennar at this point. Nothing but a headache. ... More

Washing machine when on the spin cycle bangs the side The Dishwasher started smoking on the first use. The floors in the master bedroom squeaks very loudly as if it’s an old house. Paint on the carpet and tiles was told they be back to clean up. Of course no one came.

At the time of the initial walk thru, there was no electricity, therefore we could not properly inspect the home. There were many issues with this home, that simply is unsatisfactory for the price we paid. We are still in repair mode and to be honest, I don't wish to enter ticket after ticket for items that should have never existed in the first place.

I’m surprise you ask. From day one there have been issues. Some resolved others still waiting and waiting. My current (but not least) issue is a situation whereby the way the roof is pitched , When it rains, the ground below becomes saturated and flooded by a deluge of water pouring off the roof. If it were concrete below, it would be a none issue but being dirt, it can only stand enough water before flooding and doing a surmountable damage to the ground below it. I have noticed there were many Sunrise model homes that had gutters installed to alleviate the damage done after each rain. I was lead to believe that Lennar installed the gutters to prevent further damage but am now told to ‘row a boat’. This is a serious enough situation that should be given careful consideration and not just poo poo it. Why is it that the homeowners have to spend considerable amount of money to fix Lennar’s cheap mistakes. Everything included ? Including the headaches. ! So in answer to your question, this has not been an enjoyable experience and as each occurrence a raise I tend to regret my choice of Home ... More

During the buying process we never received updates from the building manager, although we were promised that we would receive weekly updates. At the initial walk-through, there was a long list of punch items to be done. We were promised they would be done by the closing the following Wednesday, when we arrived at the closing walk-through 90% of items were still incomplete, including zero appliances. We agreed to close with the understanding that all issues would be completed by Friday. 2 months later we still have a long punch list of items that are not complete. We never met the construction manager, even though we asked multiple times to meet with him. I could go on but I have little confidence that this survey will receive any attention. ... More

The model home (McGinnis) and our builder rep (Suzette) brought my wife and i to grow fond of Lennar. We had a great first impression however, soon after little things start to make one see it’s not that great. The process and stages of building the home are subpar at best. The trades are awful. Lennar’s business model is flawed. To allow a customer to watch and entire house built from the ground up and not allow them to meet their general contractor to discuss building issues is a complete lack of care for any customer relations. Lennar’s idea is to tell your builder rep (who isn’t up to speed on building processes as a GC would be) and then have the builder rep tell the GC. This causes delays in communication and issues with a trade does not get corrected before the next phase. The amount of excuses one can give to obvious mishaps is blatant lack of care. Only when the customer has to contact the county permit department or one has to stress their voice does something get corrected. Don’t believe when they tell you they will fix your walk through check list when you close because then you become a priority to management. That’s crap. We have been in our home for 2 months and we still don’t have blinds in our living room, our exterior paint is still not corrected. Our driveway pavers have not been corrected (the excuse one GC gave is laughable at best). The shady work that goes on by trades is ridiculous and one must constantly check the work and make it known when the work is not suffice. A home which costs over $600k should have a GC who has the time to make sure the trades are doing the job correctly. Lennar’s business model does not allow this to happen. Our builder rep was very nice and helpful as much as she could be. At times, the communication is delayed and not acceptable. She does care about her customers and does help with issues can however, the GC needs to be more involved with the home process and not the builder rep. I feel Lennar could handle the building process better as it relates to customer oriented communication. It’s quite evident once a home is closed Lennar distances themselves and having issues fixed (which were supposed to be fixed prior to closing) becomes daunting. ... More

Still waiting for plenty of work to be done that is supposed to be under warranty. We closed on our home on Aug.29th,2022, and still not 1 issue has been taken care of. I will not be promoting Lennar to any of my family or friends. Under responses to issues it wouldn't let me leave zero stars so i had to put 1.

The lender was very non responsive - until I went with an outside lender, then they were in contact daily trying to get my business back. There were several problems in the house before and after closing, including shoddy workmanship and poor attention to detail. For example the house was clearly not cleaned before closing. To be fair, out of my list of about 15-20 items needing to be addressed they took care of just about everything timely and well done.

What's the sense of doing a walk through if the issues weren't addressed? I should have not believe the builder that they would be addressed after closing. It was also disappointing that Lennar did not provide a welcome or after closing packet with instructions. I will never buy another Lennar home.