I wanted to wait until I moved out and got my deposit back to post this, just in case.
The pictures attached are screenshots from the video I took of how I left the unit. My security deposit was $1495, and I recieved $800 back. $600 was taken from my deposit to dust the bathroom lights and living room blinds, wipe the microwave, and spot paint the insides of cabinets.
Partly through my lease here, the entire complex was bought by a new company. Suddenly, my water bill was doubled, trash bill was tripled, they stopped maintaining the already small dog area, and there was no solid notice giving contacts for who to get ahold of in emergencies or with maintenance requests. They took away the online portal so any aspect of convenience was removed.
There are 4 washers and dryers for the entire complex to share, I believe over 60 units. Half the time 2 or more of each will be broken.
My garbage disposal broke twice within four months, the motor just stopped working and it was confirmed I was not at fault. My stove also bent inwards in the middle like a V, so anything you cook is at a slope. The toilet leaks in the back. Water pressure is ass. My microwave had no light inside and didn't spin lol.
The walls are incredibly thin. I work 6am, and would be up until 11pm being forced to listen to children AND adults yelling. Multiple times other occupants would come out to tell people to be quiet because apparently curfew is not enforced by management.
The property manager Natalia is fine, she is kind but seems underpaid and overworked. Owner sounds like a complete douche who is just looking to make a quick buck without improving any amenities- in fact, he seems hellbent on making them worse. To compare, when I moved in July of 2023, my studio was $1495, no utilities included. The water/trash/sewer was $36/mo before doubling 2 months after the new management came in.
Don't let yourself be scammed. They even maxed out the rent for the lease renewal for a very sweet disabled old woman who lives alone in a studio who we got to know well, because they have no cares for the reliable and faithful tenants. All they want is to make the most money possible off of you.
Please do not rent from this place. Every tenant I spoke to was being bent over and screwed by this new management (for example, they said a neighbor didn't pay on time and tried to sneak a late charge that she had to fight against, with proof).
Btw, a registered sex offender lives in the complex next door, so at the very least don't move your kids in.
All this is to say, Magnolia Terrace cannot wait to get your money in their pockets. If you like being scammed, having restless nights, and appliances not working, I cannot recommend this place enough. read more