I rented from Todd for the 7 years I lived in Champaign at two different TLT properties, and I can…read morehonestly say that my experience in Champaign would not have been as good as it was had I gone with a different landlord/rental company. I signed my lease blind from out of state the very first year and Todd was incredibly accommodating and understanding of the situation, and went out of his way to send me extra pictures of the apartment both inside and out so I knew what I was getting when I signed (this was before video tours were a common thing). When I moved out of that apartment to a bigger one with TLT, Todd happily showed me every unit I had even a little interest in so I could make whatever choice was best and went over the honest pros and cons of each as we went through them. From a renter perspective, TLT is fantastic. Maintenance requests were always taken care of within a few days, and the few times where a very serious issue happened (i.e., pipes bursting) maintenance was there on the same-day to make sure no damage was done to anything inside the apartment. Huge shout out to Jim and Andy for always taking care of things. Any time there was any situation with extenuating circumstances for either me or my roommates over the years Todd was always very understanding and flexible and always genuinely tried to work to help make things work seamlessly. We always had plenty of heads up when our apartment was going to be shown, and there was constant communication in all of the move out / move in processes. I really can't say enough good things about Todd / TLT and the experience I had renting from him. If you have the option to rent from TLT over any other group, do it, you won't regret it.

I had a great price on a huge one bedroom apartment for 3 years. When I needed to end my lease…read moreearly, Todd found a tenant to take the apartment over and gave me my deposit back without an issue. You get what you pay for in my opinion- it was definitely an older unit with some quirks. The laundry situation was not ideal. To be fair though, I was probably only paying for 60-70% of what it would have gone for if it was immaculately maintained. Maintenance seemed pretty busy, I had to ask several times to get things done sometimes, but for big problems (raccoon in the crawlspaces, no hot water, heat went out) they were on it within 24 hours. If you're willing to compromise on these points for a great price, TLT is a good option.

Liar! THEY DONT GIVE YOU GIFT CARD!…read more We renewed the lease because we received the email saying if we renew, we could get a gift card. However, they didn't include this statement in the renewal lease. After we signed the renew lease and have waited for several months, we contacted the manager to ask how it goes. They told us that we can't get it because the gift card thing was not included in the renewal lease. My friend didn't get the gift card because the office said it's not included in his lease. While he did renew the lease because of the promise on the gift card. The office delay giving the gift card. They promised the residents would receive it within 30 days of their move-in. Where is the gift card?

I leased an apartment for this upcoming school year from Octave and I had a wonderful experience…read morewith the leasing staff. They took me on a virtual tour of the facilities and unit and answered all of my questions in a timely manner. I am coming from out of state and I was super nervous about the leasing process, but they literally made it the easiest part of my transition. After having lived in a number of apartments in my lifetime, this was by far the best experience I have ever had. Can't wait to move in!

Lived here for two years while I finished my degree, and it was the best leasing experience I have…read morehad in my decade of renting. I used to work for a larger student housing company on campus, and the level of care, respect, and attentiveness given to tenants at Electrum is night and day compared to the other options on/around campus. The very few issues I did encounter over the two years I lived in my unit were always instantly addressed. I typically heard back from any emails I'd send in a matter of hours, and would come home from work the next day to find the problem completely resolved. They were very careful and accommodating to me as a pet owner as well, making sure my cat did not escape outside whenever work was done. You receive very clear and concise policies in the lease, and the move-out guide was equally as easy to follow. Unlike larger companies, I was not nickel and dimed on the security deposit and actually received all of it back. I highly recommend leasing with Electrum Group! Fairly priced rent, easy renewal process, good maintenance, and excellent communication.

I *highly* recommend 212 S 1st St, Unit B (apt above the Yoga Studio). The apartment is a an…read moreawesome find (nice bathrooms, newer appliances, homey feel, right next to a bus stop) and Weiss / Electrum Group is the best landlord I've ever had. He was always very responsive, fixed any issues we had quickly, and gave us an amazing rate on the apartment. He also gave us our full security deposit back! It's great for students at University of Illinois (all of my classes were a 10 minute bus ride away). You can also experience downtown Champaign which is about a 5 minute walk away. Lease from Electrum Group if you get the chance!

I spent 2 years at the 709 W Green St apartment. Toward the end of our stay, John Gillespie…read moreinformed us that they would be adding a 2nd bathroom to our apartment. This is a major project, which very much affected our use of the apartment, and they scheduled it during the last 3 months of our lease, so there was no way we would benefit from it. When I explained this to John Gillespie, pointing out that I needed to use that space to assemble parts for my online business, he threatened to evict me for running a business out of the apartment (the 'business' was basically an ebay store, and in no way violated our lease terms). The other units in the building all had the same type of issue with Gillespie wanting to do major renovation work at the tail end of their lease. It was a gigantic problem for everyone living there. We had to go to the tenant's union multiple times, and get student legal involved. Eventually, Gillespie agreed not to perform the renovation work. Very near the end of our lease, I approached John Gillespie and proposed a trade: they could start their renovation work, if I could extend my lease by 3 days. He agreed, and they began work. After moving out, and waiting, we received our security deposit. John Gillespie subtracted as much as he possibly could, including several days of "holdover" amounting to hundreds of dollars, because I stayed in the apartment a few days after the lease ended (which is exactly what we agreed on). Basically, he committed fraud, and went back on his word. It took student legal 3 years go finally get our deposit money back from John Gillespie. I would never trust these snakes again. I really liked the maintenance guy, Jerry. But the manager, Bill, was such a sketchy guy, and the owner himself, John Gillespie, outright defrauded us.

Avoid these property managers at all costs. The apartments themselves are very nice, but they are…read morerun by a bunch of morons. When we moved into the apartment, the dryer was broken, (which they didn't fix for 2 weeks), our sink was leaking, and there was food all over the floor. They are incredibly disorganized and unresponsive to your maintenance requests. They constantly come up with lame excuses for why something is broken or why they didn't fix it sooner. We've had a mold problem since we moved in, and they still haven't done anything about it even though we called about it 3 months ago. The tipping point for me was when water stopped coming into our apartment, and it wasn't fixed for multiple days. You shouldn't be paying this much for rent in Champaign, IL when the apartments are run by textbook slumlords.

Do not rent from 305 E Daniel or the University Group. In addition to the constant bugs that…read moremanagement was unable to keep at bay, the move-out fees were almost $2,000 in fraudulent charges. The only way to contact them about these fraudulent charges is to send an email to which they never respond.

Another fantastic campus location from Next Chapter properties. On the smaller end of properties…read morethis location offers more of a private experience. That being said it still has a ton of features! Each apartment comes with a wet bar, in-unit secure internet, cable, secure key fob access, 9' ceiling, fully furnished, flat top stove, and larger than average balconies. A great location, great features, and a dedicated team to back you up along the way. 305 Daniels is just one of Next Chapter's wonderful selection of properties.

After leaving the dorms (w00t Allen Hall) and moving out into what I then thought was "real life,"…read moreLincoln Place seemed like the best choice. The prices for 3-bedrooms were decent and hey, it's not CPM (Campus Property Management, the worst managers in CU) right? There are three buildings in the complex that open onto a grass courtyard with barbecue pits that is just perfect for hanging out, playing a game of touch football with friends, or a vigorous hacky-sack circle. The north and south buildings have laundry facilities on the top floors (there are 3 floors in each) while the west building has a larger, locked one on the ground floor facing the courtyard. The apartments themselves are standard college fare: carpets and couches that hide dinginess, stucco ceilings, and older appliances. Where Lincoln Place really sets itself apart from other companies is in the reasonable prices and the responsive management. While I lived there, the complex manager was a very nice guy named Corey (it might be Cory) who cut the grass, responded VERY quickly to service calls and helped with any random thing. I cannot stress how nice it is to have the manager actually living on site when a pipe bursts at 3 in the morning! One other little thing I appreciated from LPA, they give you pre-addressed, stamped envelopes for your rent checks. This is such a nice thought for college students who don't tend to be the most prepared and is indicative of their general attitude as a company.

I completely agree with the other reviewer about Lincoln place…read more I just loved the apartment. my roommates and i would blast stuff all day/night but I could barely hear them! the walls are built very well. The first year, we were able to haggle down the price due to how understanding cory was. throughout the two years there I had zero problems with cory. Broken door? no problem. fixed on the same day. broken shower? no problem. On top of this, I got most of the deposit back at the end of both years. I'm just in regret right now because I'm forced to be at cpm due to my laziness. I would go back to lincoln place in a heart beat if i could.

So disappointed! This is a very nice apartment, with huge…read morerooms. My daughter is happy that she is leasing this place this year but disappointed that the commitment made by the leasing manager (who is longer there) is not honored by the new person in charge. How I wish people learn to keep their word.

Wonderful building and great location but horrendous management company that does not address…read moreresident concerns or issues. Took months just to get a couch despite repeated emails and calls to the building management. $800 a month for a great location but a terrible experience.

Overpriced joke. Act like their high end "resort living but its just broke down buildings with…read moresiding falling off next to the highway. A neighbers a/c was broken for a week when it was like over 100 degrees out and all they did was give him a couple fans! Want to live where you can hear the highway day and night? Look no further! Goose crap like all around the lake - I mean bugs swarming, trashy stinky retention pond - ick. Moving out when my lease is up

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this complex. When I was planning where I was…read moregoing to live while going to law school, I knew that I wanted some place that not only had great amenities but was away from the parties and mayhem that is Green street. From a community standpoint - they have everything. The neighbors are quiet and conscientious which I cannot stress how amazing that has been as a student trying to study the last 3 years of my doctorate. The guards at the gate are kind and wave to you everyday as you come home. You feel safe knowing that someone is making sure that intruders stay out. Meanwhile, the club house has a racket ball court, a restaurant, an A+ gym, and the most wonderful pool to relax by on a hot summer day. The grounds are impeccably kept. Between all of the beautiful trees and green grass and the truly stunning lake that sits in the middle of the complex - I feel like I'm returning to my hotel everyday instead of my apartment. The apartments - the apartments are very well priced for the area and their size. They're on the higher end but they're reasonable. They are truly beautiful from the crown molding to the details in arched pass-throughs or fireplaces. The heating and cooling system is individually controlled so you always can have your home the temperature that you would like. The tall ceilings make you feel like you're living in a mansion. The best part about living at Baytowne however, are the people in charge of the property. This is something I NEVER thought I would have the pleasure of saying about a leasing office. When you call - they answer and they respond. I always felt like my voice was heard, I always knew that I had someone I could ask questions to who would be more than happy to chat with me. Additionally, any time I had a maintenance issue they were on it immediately. You can find an apartment anywhere - but only here can you find your home . If I had to do it all over again I'd grab my pen to sign the lease now.

Latitude has continued to haunt us two years after leaving. No A/C or elevators for months in…read moreApril/May/June of '22 so we tried to negotiate for rent concessions. Absolutely no feedback from management. Needless to say they just hand over to collections and there is seemingly nothing we can do but pay up. How do they not provide basic utilities, but still expect full rent? I would love to hear from the company now - even just to have a conversation.

The staff is great, they want to make things great for all of their residents and you can tell by…read moretheir interactions with the residents.