Title: Poor Customer Service and Disregard for Tenants: A Review of Atlas Property Group
Rating: (1/5)
I recently had a disappointing experience as a tenant with Atlas Property Group, a company that claims to prioritize people but fails to live up to this core value.
During my tenancy from November 2022 to January 2023 at the 750 Harrison Street location in SOMA, I encountered numerous issues with the unit, including stolen packages (they don't care btw if you report this), broken dishwasher, a leaking dishwasher, and a malfunctioning oven. Despite reporting these problems and abiding by my lease agreement, the response from Atlas Property Group was lackluster at best.
To make matters worse, when I decided to move out due to the extremely poor living conditions, I paid over $8,000 for a Lease Break, only to discover six months later that my request to cancel utilities through PG&E had not been processed. As a result, I had unknowingly been paying the utilities for the tenant who replaced me. This mistake clearly highlights the lack of attention to detail and negligence on the part of Atlas Property Group's staff members who very so clearly didn't bother to check if the new tenant had actually transferred utilities into their name (which btw is everyone's Lease Agreement).
I attempted to address this issue by reaching out to the Property Manager, Phil Palileo, leaving multiple voicemails, but received no response for weeks. Frustrated with the lack of communication, I resorted to leaving a voicemail on the main office's general line, which finally prompted Phil to send me an email. In my email, I politely pleaded my case regarding the overpayment of utilities, hoping for a resolution that would benefit both parties involved. However, Phil's response today was dismissive and unsympathetic, essentially stating "sucks to be you" and "tough luck" without acknowledging their own failure to ensure the new tenant transferred utilities into their name as per the lease agreement.
As someone with previous experience in property management, I know that there are better ways to handle tenant issues and find solutions that benefit all parties involved. Unfortunately, Atlas Property Group has shown a complete lack of care and regard for their tenants, both past and present. It is evident that their customer service is reserved for prospective tenants, offering a 5-star experience during the initial stages. Once you become a tenant or move out, you become insignificant to them.
I hesitate to leave negative reviews, but in this case, it is necessary to shed light on Atlas Property Group's disregard for their tenants' well-being. They do not live up to their promises and fail to provide a satisfactory level of service. I strongly advise against wasting your money with this company, as they are only interested in treating you as a statistic rather than a valued individual. Unfortunately, I can only rate them 1 out of 5 stars, but their actions warrant a lower rating. read more