Where to start with this place...I've been a resident for a couple years, prior to moving here I moved from an apartment complex where I was paying $795 a month for rent for a two bedroom. At the Meridian I am paying about $1400 in total rent. One would think that a $1400 price tag comes with premium services right? Wrong!
1. This place was under construction/renovations for what seemed like an eternity. During that time we experienced power outages, a flood in lobby, our hallway filled with construction personnel, all kinds of dust and debris etc..
2. I have witnessed TOO many changes in management/staff. In only the past few months there has been about 4 or 5 staff changes. I feel like every time I walk in to pay rent a new person is there. Therefore, every time I email the staff its a new person, I have to explain myself again etc.. I have visited the office to speak to the manager and there is usually no manager, "the previous manager is no longer working with the company". Expect at least a week delay to hear back from an emailed request.
3. Lack of professionalism from staff, maybe this is why they keep changing the staff. I went in to talk about some issues in my apartment and the leasing associate was chewing gum the entire time. It was extremely unprofessional in my opinion. There also seems to be a blame game going on, anytime I try to get anything addressed, the staff blames it on another staff member.
4. Nothing is ever 100% working. We were supposed to have the ability to pay online EONS ago, and that has been an ongoing battle.
5. BEWARE rent increases. I have had almost 2 or 3 rent increases. Needless to say I am looking at other options.
6. This place advertise SECURE building? This is a complete joke, I have talked to management many times about this. I've seen transients from downtown walk into the lobby and hang out.
Don't get me wrong, the apartments are nice. However, for the price tag one should receive better service. I can honestly say I received better service when I was paying $795 in rent at another place. It wasn't "SALEM'S PREMIER LUXURY APARTMENTS" but the value was priceless.
**Update: there is currently no manager? There is only ONE new person currently in the office** read more