Must agree with the observations shown in two other reviews. While it is always easy to fling…read morecriticisms about apartment living, sharing honest and reasonable criticisms are nonetheless, necessary in order to provide potential renters a better perspective.
At one time, Timbers North Apartments provided a reasonably comfortable place to reside; however, that has steadily declined. Although Timbers North is indeed located in a great location as another reviewer mentioned, that's really about all the bragging rights that this complex offers. Short term renters might find this complex suitable, but if I were to submit an array of photos (showing water and grass left on un-edged sidewalks, areas of standing water after every rainfall, falling shingles, poor lighting, missing fence pieces, dislodged or leaning railroad ties and neglected/unsightly appearance issues), such photos would most certainly discourage serious long term renters from considering Timbers North Apartments.
As another reviewer mentioned, there is a small creek pretty much in the center of the complex which overflows during extremely heavy rainfalls, where water floods the road in both directions (more so, on one side of the road, and I'm referring to 8 or more inches of water, which ultimately subsides in time). Several units in one building have been prone to flooding over the years. I seriously doubt that tenants of those lower units were ever informed of such prior to moving in. Of course, having renters insurance is prudent, no matter where you rent. Flat top roofs have been repaired numerous times but some upper level units still continue to show evidence of continued water leaks on ceilings. Flat roofs don't drain well and sometimes get clogged, allowing standing water on the roof to find its way into your upper level ceilings. Timbers North is easily recognized by its front faced shingling design, where many shingles continue to fall off and aren't replaced. A simple fix, but regularly neglected. Lighting in stairwells and carports has been out for years and one has to rely on lighting from other light sources or actually having to carry a lighted device with them.
One would think that managers would insist upon tenants displaying only vertical type blinds (or respectable curtains) in their windows, for the sake of appearance, but clearly, tenants can hang virtually anything, from blankets, broken blinds, cardboard or whatever else. A photo here would speak for itself, if I could insert one. Window screens have been absent for years. The paneling under one porch (D building) is coming apart and requires repair and some sort of junction box in between buildings remains open and exposed (either electric or cable related). Just how do managers ignore these type things?
Grass cutting is performed by an outside third party, who often leave huge deposits of excess grass on the lawn and on sidewalks which are rarely edged and remain un-swept .. some walking areas (and breeze ways) contain standing water due to lack of drainage only to breed mosquitoes, not to mention forcing you to take another way around. And of course, this complex is hardly an ideal setting for older tenants for all the obvious reasons. Some tenants have also gotten away with using barbecue grills on their porches or too close to their units .. not a good idea.
The creek in the center of the complex has been neglected and overgrown with trees, weeds, etc. which constricts the huge amounts of water that flows through it during extremely heavy rainfalls, which contributes to quick (but temporary) road flooding. Renters insurance is almost a must have.
Parking seems to be problematic at times, as another review pointed out .. some tend to park whereever they wish.
In short, leases contain all the usual fine print, where for all intensive purposes, you pretty much hold the owner harmless. There is no snow removal during the winter season and only recently were some major road issues corrected (although it makes no sense why several extremely poor areas on the South side were ignored). The owner had the road painted recently, probably in an attempt to dress up and sell the property. And, as another reviewer mentioned, dumping old furniture around the complex has also become a regular, unsightly thing.
