I have had an excellent experience with Acorn and Oak property Management. The agent I worked with,…read moreLisa Rietzes, was pleasant, easy to work with, and clear about the steps I needed to take to rent. When I walked into my new kitchen, there was a gift box there. It contained a roll of toilet paper, a small Hammer, a bottle of water, and several other necessities. It was so thoughtful because those are the kind of things you never can get access to when you move in. At first. Kudos to Lisa and the company!

We worked with Acorn + Oak for roughly 3 years managing our rental property, and unfortunately our…read moreexperience steadily declined over time due to poor communication, constant turnover in points of contact, and lack of follow-through. The final issue that led us to terminate management involved landscaping/tree work that perfectly summarized the broader problems we experienced throughout the relationship. We requested quotes for landscaping work in mid-March and did not receive them until we followed up weeks later. When the quote finally arrived, the pricing didn't add up correctly and had to be clarified after additional follow-up. We approved what was described as trimming and cleanup work, but communication throughout the process remained inconsistent. Scheduled work dates were missed, partial work was completed without updates, equipment was left at the property, and both we and the tenant repeatedly had to ask for status updates. Most concerning, a large holly/privacy barrier on the property was cut back far beyond what was communicated in the approved scope of work. We were later told after the fact that the vendor believed mildew/mold treatment required such an aggressive cutback, but that was never explained to us before the work was performed. Had that been communicated upfront, we would have had the opportunity to discuss options and understand the actual scope of work being approved. The larger issue, though, was not just the landscaping situation itself -- it was the ongoing lack of proactive communication and oversight. Over the course of our time with Acorn + Oak, we went through multiple points of contact and consistently found ourselves needing to follow up for updates, quotes, scheduling information, and basic responses. Even our tenant expressed frustration with delays and communication issues. For a company charging a 10% management fee, we expected significantly better service, coordination, and accountability. Instead, the experience often created more stress and work for us rather than less. The Broker in Charge ultimately allowed us to terminate our agreement early, and we are now self-managing the property while evaluating better long-term options. I rarely leave negative reviews, but I think it's important for prospective owners to understand that communication and consistency were major issues in our experience.

I have never rented from Allenton, but I am a resident of the Bullington. This is a codon building…read morethat allenton has property. I want you all to know that our HOA does NOT require a $185 new tenant fee. This is just Allenton Management trying to get extra money out of their customers. I would have to ask myself, if they are going to lie about this what else are they lying about. Do your research before renting and ask for proof that this fee is required. Our building is managed by York Properties and while not the easiest to get in touch with the will confirm that this fee is made up and NOT real.

Allenton Management needs a sever upgrade in their Staff, Maintenance Technicians,…read moreLandscaper,...ect. Service requests are not done in a timely manner. Communication concerning service requests is also terrible. You have to continuously call them for updates. They do not conduct preventative maintenance checks on their commercial properties. Our AC/Heating unit filter is full of dust. The Heating and AC units breaks down every season, and every season we are either left in the cold or in the heat for well over 2 weeks. There is trash all around our office complex. We have even begun to pick it up ourselves. Management has been notified numerous times. No action taken by them. We have homeless people living in the complex, complaints have been lodged, yet, it still continues. They need to sell their management company because they are horrible in every aspect of property management.

You truly don't know someone until one encounters adversity. The last several months I had several…read morechallenges with repairs, the team at Apple Really stepped up and took complete control of the citations. They were pricey and always kept me posted on a regular basis with the work progress. I am thrilled and excited to be with Apple. They held up the gold standard of property management service in Durham for over 25 years.

Micah at Apple Realty showed us a house and was wonderful to work with. Micah answered all of our…read morequestions and even helped us through the application process with reminders. He was willing to answer messages after hours to make sure we were approved in time.

Hands down the best realty company in the area is A2Z Realty.  I mean, Joel and his staff will do…read moreanything they can to help you out.  They are Johnny-on-the-spot with repairs and/or preventative maintenance.   The place is always well mowed and groomed.  And it is a beautiful location. There flowering trees everywhere.  The neighborhood features multiple walking and/or biking trails as well as the community park and rose garden are just a block down the road. While we're talking location, bus stops out front will take you anywhere you need to go.  There is a mall across the street with restaurants, a movie theater, shops, and a grocery store.  The post office, banks, dentists, eye doctors, massage therapists, and hair salons - all in the same block.  Library is a short walk away.   You cannot ask for a better location, especially if you don't own a car.

Summary: As a property owner, they are a worry-free management company!…read more A2Z has been fantastic at managing my property - around 8 years and I've never had to worry about a thing. They are trustworthy, competent, fair, and good at getting tenants who pay their rent and keep the place in good shape. All repairs were very reasonable in both cost and timing - I'm a bit sad I've sold my property because I couldn't ask for a better management team, and I will certainly use them again if I get another property in the area!

On July 5 2025 I was overcharged while paying on line. It is now August 18 2025 and after a couple…read morevisits to the office on Garrett Rd. Still no one has contacted me to refund my money. As easy as it would seem to do still the manager who told me that she would look into the matter still hasn't contacted me. I see that your ratings have zero stars. I understand! ​

Sylvia the General Manager of Ticon Properties is probably the most difficult person to work with…read moreI've dealt with and is the reason I decided not to renew my lease. Sylvia's son Carson is currently the Property Manager at Audubon Lake but I Have found his demeanor quite binary and not very interested, this of course effects how residents are treated and it stinks because they don't really enforce the "pick up after your pet" mantra. so I moved. yes the prices are good but it takes forever to get a maintenance order done, and you have the other problems which they won't seem to address!

My experience with this property management company has been extremely disappointing. Response…read moretimes are very poor, and several repair requests were forgotten or never completed. A major plumbing issue was never fully resolved -- I had to escalate the matter through the answering service and even reach out to the vendor myself just to get any attention to it. There has been absolutely no follow-up from the management team -- neither with me nor with the vendor -- showing a complete lack of communication and accountability. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this company to anyone. I truly feel sorry for the property owner, as their investment is not being properly cared for.

Renter beware. I try to avoid making negative comments, but I don't want others to have similar…read moreexperiences to the one I had. This company does respect their tenants. My move out process was extremely unprofessional and rather stressful. I inquired about having a walk through with management before I vacated the property and was told there was no process in place for that and to just "drop the keys off." I had to follow up repeatedly for my security deposit and could not get an answer from anyone. Finally after repeated calls I was told that I would only receive a fraction of my deposit because of repairs. However, when I asked for documentation and for invoices for any repairs I was provided nothing. And trying to get someone on the phone or to respond to my emails was pointless. It was very frustrating to be treated this way. I strongly urge you to find another property management company.

Outstanding Property Management - Highly Recommended!…read more Rick Soles Property Management has been my trusted management company from 2017 to 2025, and I couldn't be happier with the service they provided over the years. As someone living abroad, I had to rely heavily on their responsiveness and professionalism across different time zones--and they never disappointed. It always felt like the team was just waiting on the other end of the email, ready to resolve any issue quickly and efficiently. They consistently went the extra mile, were always on time, and maintained a high level of professionalism. My tenants throughout the years were also very satisfied with the team, which gave me peace of mind knowing my property was in good hands. That sense of security is exactly why I stayed with them for so long. Recently, they supported me through the process of selling the property, and their help was invaluable. I'm genuinely grateful and proud to recommend Rick Soles Property Management to any property owner looking for top-tier management, or to any tenant seeking a team that truly cares about their needs just as much as the owner's. Thank you for everything!

i've had very good experiences with this company. i've been renting from them almost 5 years. any…read moreissue or any repairs that needed to be addressed were taken care of the same day. the office staff are always friendly,kind and helpful.

1. I moved from out of state into a duplex and I was never told that there was a dog sitting…read morebusiness below my floor 2. After experiencing significant disturbances, I brought this to the attention of Louise Beck repeatedly and they told me that they do not manage that part of the duplex and to speak with the landlord 3. The landlord did nothing 4. My own dog was eventually bit on property, not once but twice (see picture) 5. I was living in a hostile environment, where unknown dogs roamed freely. The other tenant's dog even charged and barked at me on numerous occasions (see video) 6. Louise Beck did nothing to mitigate this and in fact basically sided with the tenant who is not even under their management 7. Instead of doing the right thing and having the other tenant cease her business on property ( as instructed by the landlord, but never enforced), I was eventually unable to renew my lease 8. Louise Beck knowingly allowed a scenario in which despite sharing a building, they had no "jurisdiction" to control the environment of half of the property leading to real consequences to me, the tenant who they were supposed to be supporting 9. As I was moving out, their behavior became increasing hostile and dismissive 10. There was no value in the services the Louise Beck offered; I highly recommend finding another property that is managed by competent staff 11. In retaliation, they even held my security deposit for the maximum amount of time that NC law permits, which included notifying me of an extended period, despite that I was not charged a single penny from the security deposit I have filed a complaint with the North Carolina Real Estate Commission which can be accessed here: https://www.ncrec.gov/complaintform/

Make sure to take your Rental Agreement to the legal aid on campus before signing. If you are…read moremoving onto a lease through a change of tenancy (COT) process, request a copy of the complete Rental Agreement along with the Rules and Regulations and the COT forms and have the legal aid review before signing anything. Also, request a fee schedule of all possible fees that may be scattered within the long documents. Don't learn the hard way!!

Bottom Line: I have never had to try harder to give someone thousands of dollars. Gave up on…read morerenting from them after I hadn't heard back about my application in two weeks. Pros: Setting up a showing was easy. The two apartments that I viewed were nice and priced comparably to other places in downtown Durham for the quality and location. Cons: The person showing me the apartments (not the property manager) was not well-informed. I was told that there was no laundry on-site at one of the apartments, even though other companies had advertised on-site laundry for the same building. I emailed and called the property manager to confirm and didn't get a response for three days. Unlike the three other companies that I have been in contact with in Durham, if you are not the first to submit an application for a unit, West and Woodall keeps the $50 application fee, even if they don't run your credit. Being desperate to find a place, I called and their receptionist told me no one had submitted an application for one of the units I was interested in so I applied. They said the application approval process is supposed to take 3-5 business days so when I still hadn't heard anything after a week and a half I called several times to request the status of my application. Eventually, I gave up and applied for an apartment with a different property management company and got the application approved within a day.

Thank you for your professional help and kindness, I'm so incredibly grateful for your teamread more