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Why Rent with Hignell?

WE BELIEVE

There are a few beliefs that we hold deeply at The Hignell Companies. Think of these as the "we hold these truths to be self-evident" part of how we think about our work. These statements describe the reasons we come to work every day. They describe the attitudes and actions you can anticipate when you rent from us.


We welcome you to tour our portfolio and review our vacancy list. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact us and we would be happy to assist you.

  • We believe in Honoring People

    We strive to treat everyone, employees, customers and vendors with honor and kindness because people matter.

  • We believe in Family

    We treat each other like family in our office, and we treat our customers like family. We care about the owner’s interests, but also the resident’s interests – we protect both residents and owners.

  • We believe in Staying Legal

    We understand that abiding by the California Owner/Tenant laws protects everyone so we will stay up to date and enforce these laws with our owners and our residents, even when it seems trivial.

  • We believe in the Power of Local Presence

    We are a larger corporate company that functions like a small company. We have a local presence to ensure you can be face to face with us when needed, and we empower our local employees to help solve your challenges without a lot of corporate red tape.

  • We believe in Quality

    We value continuous improvement in our ability to serve our clients, so we invest in ongoing education to hone our skills. At the end of the day, we want to be the very best at what we do.

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What People Are Saying

Debra

"I can’t say enough good things about the Hignell Sterling Oaks property. They go out of their way to make living here feel like home. We were planning on staying here 6 months and it’s now been 6 years! I highly recommend renting from them." 



Trina

"Everyone I have had dealings with has been very professional and friendly, from the first call to look at the property, to signing my lease, to getting things repaired. Everything has been done in a timely fashion and no questions asked. I highly recommend this agency for rental needs.”



Lauren

"I’ve rented with the Hignell Companies twice before, and every time they’ve been amazing. Always on top of it when something breaks, and all of the staff are just there to help you out. They’ve helped me get all the paperwork together that I needed and were always helpful when I called in and asked questions.”



Jesse

"I've worked with Hignell for the past year and have had a great experience. They are professional, friendly, and took care of maintenance items in the apartment quickly. I'd recommend them.”




Brett

"I have had nothing but the most positive and professional experiences with this company. The management staff is courteous and fast to respond. I highly recommend this company.”




Meloni

"My recent move in with Hignell went off without a hitch. They were even able to move me in a couple of days early, which was amazing! A+!!”





Andy

"I have had a great experience with Hignell Properties throughout the entire move in process. This company has made my move so simple with excellent service overall. The approval process was fast, they went back to the apartment and measured for my refrigerator opening and they responded to all emails quickly. So far I give them a 5/5.”


Scott

"The staff is extremely friendly and responsive to tenant needs. I appreciate the social aspect of the small community - there are multiple planned events throughout the month. I appreciate all the amenities, including the hot tub and covered parking. You can't go wrong with Sterling Oaks!”



Delia

"Overall a nice place to live. Neat environment and grounds are well taken care of. Most tenants are nice and will smile or say hello. Assigned parking spots plus additional parking available. Really great manager who follows through and keeps you informed on everything. Newly updated clubhouse with small gym, swimming pool, bike trails and there's always free breakfast or meals for anyone who likes to socialize.”

Tracy

"Hignell properties is a very strong property management place to come to if your looking for a place to live. They have a lot of beautiful homes to choose from and are VERY curtious and patient. Whenever you need them for anything they are there. Whether it be to fix something or just to ask a question. I think they are great.”


Debra

"I can’t say enough good things about the Hignell Sterling Oaks property. They go out of their way to make living here feel like home. We were planning on staying here 6 months and it’s now been 6 years! I highly recommend renting from them." 



Trina

"Everyone I have had dealings with has been very professional and friendly, from the first call to look at the property, to signing my lease, to getting things repaired. Everything has been done in a timely fashion and no questions asked. I highly recommend this agency for rental needs.”



Debra

"I can’t say enough good things about the Hignell Sterling Oaks property. They go out of their way to make living here feel like home. We were planning on staying here 6 months and it’s now been 6 years! I highly recommend renting from them." 




Trina

"Everyone I have had dealings with has been very professional and friendly, from the first call to look at the property, to signing my lease, to getting things repaired. Everything has been done in a timely fashion and no questions asked. I highly recommend this agency for rental needs.”


Lauren

"I’ve rented with the Hignell Companies twice before, and every time they’ve been amazing. Always on top of it when something breaks, and all of the staff are just there to help you out. They’ve helped me get all the paperwork together that I needed and were always helpful when I called in and asked questions.”

Jesse

"I've worked with Hignell for the past year and have had a great experience. They are professional, friendly, and took care of maintenance items in the apartment quickly. I'd recommend them.”





Brett

"I have had nothing but the most positive and professional experiences with this company. The management staff is courteous and fast to respond. I highly recommend this company.”




Meloni

"My recent move in with Hignell went off without a hitch. They were even able to move me in a couple of days early, which was amazing! A+!!”








Andy

"I have had a great experience with Hignell Properties throughout the entire move in process. This company has made my move so simple with excellent service overall. The approval process was fast, they went back to the apartment and measured for my refrigerator opening and they responded to all emails quickly. So far I give them a 5/5.”

Scott

"The staff is extremely friendly and responsive to tenant needs. I appreciate the social aspect of the small community - there are multiple planned events throughout the month. I appreciate all the amenities, including the hot tub and covered parking. You can't go wrong with Sterling Oaks!”

Tracy

"Hignell properties is a very strong property management place to come to if your looking for a place to live. They have a lot of beautiful homes to choose from and are VERY curtious and patient. Whenever you need them for anything they are there. Whether it be to fix something or just to ask a question. I think they are great.”

Debra

"I can’t say enough good things about the Hignell Sterling Oaks property. They go out of their way to make living here feel like home. We were planning on staying here 6 months and it’s now been 6 years! I highly recommend renting from them." 




Trina

"Everyone I have had dealings with has been very professional and friendly, from the first call to look at the property, to signing my lease, to getting things repaired. Everything has been done in a timely fashion and no questions asked. I highly recommend this agency for rental needs.”