Do not rent here. This is a serious review, as I have used their services for many years and they should be ashamed.
Do not rent here for three reasons 1) Very rude staff, to the point that it's actually hilarious, and 2) They raise rent (4 times in 2 1/2 years), and 3) There is a serious field mice issue (I know, it's Illinois and all, but still)
I have been a tenant in this complex for more than 2 years. For the two times I have needed help from the staff 1) They are never there during posted office hours and 2) Are extremely rude, so much so they have actually dared my to contact their district manager.
I'm a reasonable person, I pay my rent on the same day every month (direct withdrawal), and don't expect much other than have the gate access open on time and have the snow cleaned in front of my unit.
Background: I have used Public Storage in several states. I have been a tenant in Baltimore, Maryland and San Diego, California. Never have I been treated like I have been treated here. I honestly don't know where they get the staff for this place. I'm a grown adult and am aware of the life of someone who works in customer service. I've been there, many of us have been there. Everyone has bad days, but everyday is a bad day at the front desk of this place (if it's even open, as they leave without even leaving a card in the window). The unhealthy attitude at the Public Storage in Libertyville is shameful.
The first incident was with a chain-smoking (do they even allow this in 2016?) Asian women who refused to take back packing supplies that they hard-sold me on the 11th day of return. Ok, policy is policy, I understand, well, I blew that off, I guess I can use several huge plastic mattress bags in the future (they actually sold me them because they said the floors in the units are dirty and I might want to 'protect' my stuff). The second incident (and the only second time I've ever been in the office) was by a women supposedly named Alicia who said 'she didn't want to hear my problems on why I was insuring my contents with Allstate, not them, and got really, really mean. I didn't care, didn't want to share - just wanted to change the coverage over. I've never been talked down so badly in my life. Not to mention that she wasn't even in the office for 1/2 hour during posted times.
Sad to say, but the environment of this particular location is probably caused by the higher-ups not taking the time to hire serious people.
I can tell you this. There are other options around here and they would be worth looking into, if not for the piece of mind. Do not be fooled into their low initial rates - they do not last long.
They have raised my rent with no explanation four times (every 6-7 months) and I only know when I see my bank statement as I have direct withdrawal. Be aware of this at this location before moving in and if you are lured by inexpensive move-ins, know that other companies around here do a better job at KEEPING YOU AS A TENANT. Public Storage in Libertyville does not care for you or your stuff. read more