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I've experienced a leak from the condo above. Today is finally fixed. The owner did not adhere to the notice to cease construction ... at least it was sent. FirstService took action. I'm hoping optimistically that this is the beginning of a positive relationship.

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My experience has been awful. They fine you with little recourse and they can be petty and unresponsive.

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“This is very surprising after reading the mission statement from First Residential and also with First Residential corporate office being located here in Atlanta.”

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It seems that everyone is quick to take time to complain these days but rarely waste their time…read morepointing out things that they think are good. Fortunately I'm not the former. I am the HOA President of Barrett Downs in Cumming GA. Your firm was retained to take care of our neighborhood a few years ago. Brooke K. is our manager. Since she started she made an immediate impact by bringing our neighborhood into compliance with our covenants. Since then she has handled projects, problems, questions, and processes that were in need of streamlining. She is absolutely great and I wanted you to know what a phenomenal employee you have. I hope that we are not overly burdensome of her time and it seems that as time goes on we should become less so. I can only imagine how hectic her days are managing numerous properties, however she always has time to handle my priorities and always has a positive attitude. We, as a neighborhood, could not be happier with her. I just wanted to take the time to point out something that IS working right. Wade

Very Disappointing Property Management Experience…read more I would strongly caution anyone against hiring this property management company, particularly based on my experience with Elaine Caffrey and her supervisor, Lindsay Benton. I am an owner not a tenant. I have been trying to get an ongoing issue addressed in my community since February. I have followed the appropriate process, made countless phone calls, and sent multiple emails to Elaine requesting assistance. Despite my repeated attempts, Elaine has never returned a single phone call or responded to a single email. I eventually obtained the email address for her direct supervisor, Lindsay Benton, hoping that escalating the matter would finally result in some communication or resolution. Unfortunately, I experienced the same lack of response. I have experience with property management myself and consider myself a very reasonable person. I understand that issues can take time to resolve, and I have been more than patient. What I find completely unacceptable is the lack of communication and basic customer service from both the property manager and her supervisor. I am a resident who pays my HOA fees on time and has made every effort to work patiently and professionally with them, yet I couldn't even get the courtesy of a response. A property management company should be responsive, accountable, and willing to address legitimate concerns from the residents they are being paid to serve. Unfortunately, that has not been my experience here. Our community is currently working toward replacing this management company, and based on my experience, I sincerely hope that happens sooner rather than later. If you have a choice in selecting a property management company, I would strongly recommend doing your research and considering other options.

John Bailey Realty

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I've had a roof leak for 2 years. I can't even get them on the phone to give me an idea when…read morethey're gonna fix it. For the amount I pay in rent I expect more than bottom of the barrell service.

FirstService Residential Buckhead - propertymgmt - Updated October 2026

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