When we first started with Scout Properties, things were great. Our first manager, Nick, was…read moreprofessional and easy to reach. But after Victor took over, everything went downhill fast. I'm not sure Victor ever really knew who we were and I can't be sure he ever visited the apartment before things really went to crap. He completely missed a major toilet leak--even after the tenant moved out--which left us with a cumulative $5,773.14 water bill. Then Scout didn't handle the tenant's voucher renewal properly, with no warning to us, which made the tenant move out early and cost us rental income. Even worse, we've now been stuck for several months without a tenant and have had to cover all the turnover costs ourselves. Despite that, Scout still charged their full management fees while barely responding to us. All of a sudden, Scout dropped us as clients (including our neighbors who were clients also), kept the fees, and stopped returning calls. Our next‑door neighbors had the same experience -- and told us their tenant was even offered an apartment at another property managed by Scout. Everything started fine but turned into one expensive, stressful mess. Don't hire Scout Properties unless you want poor communication, big bills, and months of lost rent.

You get what you pay for, their units aren't that expensive, and it's for a reason. I thought I…read morescored a deal when I recently moved into a unit on Bunker Hill Rd (early June) managed by this team, however, I have had a mixed experience. While some communication has been responsive, the overall condition of the apartment and follow-through on certain issues have been disappointing. Upon move-in, the unit was not thoroughly cleaned. There were hardened food splatters in the microwave, a dirty stovetop, stained cabinets, filthy outlet covers and light switches, and windows that looked like they had never been cleaned. One of the bedroom windows didn't open at all. The living room and bedroom floors were also worn and splintered--rough enough to tear pieces off my mop while I was cleaning. I submitted an inspection report with photos and received a response from the property manager acknowledging the concerns. A bathroom wall hole was patched (though the repair was done without any coordination or notice), and I was told the chipped toilet tank issue was being reviewed with the landlord. As of now, I haven't received a follow-up. I was also told the technician would be reminded to be more mindful of cleanliness, as the workspace left behind wasn't ideal. The most concerning issue, however, was finding a roach inside the microwave--before I had even used it. That was the final factor that led me to submit an early lease termination notice 22 days after receiving the keys. I'm giving 3 stars because rent payment through the portal was convenient, and Victor did respond to some of my concerns (however, it felt like he never responds to an email in its entirety). But the move-in experience, unresolved maintenance issues, and poor communication has bothered me entirely. I hope more attention is given to preparing units for future tenants and being more efficient in communication.

As a prospective renter, my experience was very poor. The man who showed me the apartment I was…read moreinterested in was very nice, but didn't know much about the property or me (he was waiting in a different unit than the one I wanted to see because he got mixed up). That would have been fine. But what really annoyed me was the application process. The management is not familiar with more modern ways to verify employment and income (such as third party service) and insisted on unredacted pay stubs - which is much less secure. The interaction as we went back and forth was rude and reminded me of scammers trying to get one to divulge information urgently (because so many people are interested in the apartment!) at the cost of better judgement. In trying to get more information from me they cited their "policies" but being unable to articulate why their policy insists on having the information I didn't want to share (like my pre-tax deductions) This conversation was not with some mid-level employee but what seemed to be the owner. I should hope he could articulate the reasoning behind his own policy! To me, this company clearly orients themselves to customer service of property owners, not renters. Which fair enough, but it doesn't mean I have to like it. To the reader/renter: Don't let these people bully you!

I am very excited to lease with Rent the District. My roommates and I found a beautiful home on…read moretheir site, and from my very first correspondence with Hanna via phone, the communication has been flawless. Prompt responses to emails, quick answers to phone calls, transparent updates throughout the process, and even reassurances to call you back if they are tied up at the moment (and they actually call back as soon as they can!) Since my roommates and I are all out of town at the moment, and unable to tour the property in person prior to signing the lease agreement, Hanna assured me that her assistant Johnny would send me a video tour the following day. And sure enough, the next day - Johnny had a detailed video tour of the home in my inbox. Any question I had about the property, Johnny was able to answer. We so look forward to working with Hanna and her team during the duration of our lease agreement. If the last week is any indication of how our experiences will be as Rent the District tenants, I very much look forward to staying at this property. Hanna and Johnny were both very friendly, and professional. I will recommend Rent the District to any of my friends who look to rent or have property management services in DC. Thank you again!

Professional staff, highly recommended. Aaron purchased and managed three townhomes for me since…read more2021. His company has found me quality tenants and very responsive when it comes to maintainence, renewal, dealing with HOA and handling tenants. I only have one or two emails exchange with them during annual renewal. I love it that way.

We rented a unit in Parkfairfax managed by this property management company and their "property…read moremanagement" was a disaster. I experienced constant flooding and sewage leaking from the kitchen sinks (yep, 2 sinks), giant sized insects invading our space, decaying floor boards from water damage, 3 years of uninterrupted mold and mildew, the need for a dehumidifier requiring 4 buckets of water to be dumped daily, and the last stray was a bathroom ceiling leaks flooding the unit requiring a 1 month stay in the hotel paid for by my insurance and I still had to pay the rent for my unit. During those 3 years, I suffered terribly from respiratory problems for the first time in my life. No empathy shown by the leasing agent or landlord for the major and myriad inconveniences. Upon returning to the unit in addition to the floor repairs they used substandard contractors to paint the walls. During my stay at the hotel (on my insurance's dime, mind you despite paying the full month's rent DURING it's renovation) I was not notified that the walls would be painted until AFTER the work was done, nor was my artwork removed from the walls prior to painting. The substandard painters merely painted around my artwork. Essentially their substandard painting contractors sealed the damage free adhesive to the walls with the paint making the artwork impossible to remove without damaging the wall. Moreover, the substandard contractors also painted over the back door sealing it shut. Upon move-out, the property management company wanted to penalize me for the damage caused by their own substandard painters shoddy work, since there're still holding on to my security deposit. Avoid renting through this "property management" company at all costs

My Condo Association resigned a second time with ejf Financials only. The services fell short with…read moregeneral contract obligations...so we resigned a third time for remote full service yet still fell short. I believe there's not enough trained workers and overloaded with too many clients not be answered

Even one star is too good for EJF. My co-op hired a management company that immediately made the…read morecomplex go downhill. Within a year, we went from being profitable to being a distressed property. After we got rid of them, I thought anyone would be several steps up, but EJF proved me very wrong. They are several flights down into the abyss. Despite co-op members' constant, valid complaints and efforts to rid ourselves of this plague, our board seems to be under their spell, as they were with the other mismanagement company. EJF has different outfits within their company that don't communicate. You never know if you're calling the right people to handle the problems they foist on you. Their customer support is outsourced overseas and has no idea of the needs of our community. You're likely to get several wrong answers before you find someone that has a clue about your problem. Also, by the time they nickel and dime the co-op for every little thing, we could have hired a company that provided full service for far less. Despite their inability to handle the complexities of our co-op, my biggest problem with EJF is the fact that they try to exploit the vulnerabilities of artificially distressed properties they manage. When a management company tries to buy the property they mismanage, that's a conflict of interest. Full stop. End of argument. Steer clear. Don't let your co-op, condo or HOA get caught up in this racket. Board members of four other complexes they manage in my area have related horror stories of their dealings with EJF and the difficulty members faced getting their boards to terminate them.

I've rented from many places over the years and never had such a polished and professional…read moreexperience. Easy to use app for paying rent and submitting requests. Any time we had an issue, it was dealt with immediately with frequent and clear communication and the move in and move out process went insanely smooth. If I was ever renting in DC again, I would probably start on the Nest website for my property search knowing I'll be taken well care of.

if you are considering renting a Nest managed property, I would recommend not. If you do, make…read moresure that your future apartment is in excellent shape. any maintenance requests you make will be punted down the line and sat upon until the owner okays the expense. I'm a current renter and I've had to make upward of 60 maintenance requests in 8 months living here. The very worst has been the lack of heat, lack of hot water, lack of a draining tub and most of all, not being able to take a shower for days and weeks at a time. Such issues as a non-draining bathtub, no heat, no hot water, a broken A/C and heat wall unit, non-functional fire and CO2 alarms, broken blinds, a broken window, a bathtub full of frozen water, a frozen bathroom have all been a part of my brief stay in this place. None of these maintenance requests were addressed in a timely manner. It is, indeed, very hard to get in touch with an actual person at Nest. You, the lowly renter, communicate through the website. it's like trying to call your bank or Amazon. Sub-optimal apartment management is what Nest brings.

Terrible service. Disrespectful to homeowners. They hang up on phone calls and don't answer emails…read more They arrange payments with plumbing companies without confirming with the homeowner what actually happened. When I asked for an explanation for what I'm paying for on the invoice, they didn't give me one. The company didn't either, because they say they were hired by Gordon James, but guess who pays the bill?

11 October 2024 - I hope the company responds so I can revise this review in the future…read more My relationship with Gordon James *was* great for 12 years! As soon as I planned to sell my investment property and was no longer a revenue source for them, the support and willingness to engage with me disappeared. This has created numerous headaches as I plan to sell my rental property. 1) The company accepted a tenant-cleaned property, but still told me they would be charging the tenant for a move-out cleaning. When the tenant complained about the withheld deposit - the company refuses to acknowledge that they told me *in writing* that the $690 cleaning would be charged to the deposit. Now I owe the tenant another $690. 2) The company mailed the keys and garage door openers to my realtor. The package is lost and was not insured by the company. Now they simply suggest filing a "missing package" request and are not willing to accept responsibility for replacing the items that I entrusted to them. 3) Besides from one phone call, all communication is over email, which is creating delays in resolving these issues, leading the former tenant to threaten legal action against me. The company is not taking ownership of any of the issues that were caused by their miscommunication or negligence. Be careful!

They are straight rude and money scammers. The terrible communication and responses were…read moreunprofessional. I hoping to get a refund of my application fee. As you see Matt stated I was refunded but I did not receive a refund. Also, I was told the owner moved forward with an applicant but you'll are still taking people's money.

Fast and efficient rental. Quick response time. Happy with…read moremy experience and appreciated the team's willingness to work with me from afar (overseas).

This review is for the building manager (LAKIA) at The Carlton in Washington, DC. I interact with…read moreher a few times a year as I manage a unit in the building. She always responds to my emails within the day, which is much appreciated. And she is very transparent when there are issues at the building by sending out emails to let everyone know what is going on in a timely manner. I am very pleased with how LAKIA does her job.

I am deeply disappointed with the service provided by TNWLC. The interactions have been marked by…read morecondescending communication, a lack of responsiveness, and an overall inattentiveness that suggests a disregard for client concerns. Regrettably, this experience has become all too predictable. Dunstin is one of the worst property managers I've ever worked with. Dunstin doesn't reply to emails, is condescending, in particularly to white folk, it's very difficult to work with him.

It has been a while since I left my review and have had people asking if I still felt the same way…read more I absolutely do! Metro Home Managers does a fantastic job and you cannot go wrong by using them for you property or to manage your condo association.

I've worked with Lance and Todd for almost 6 years managing the rental and upkeep of a single…read morefamily home in DC and can't say enough great things about their efforts/support. As an DC property owner and landlord based in California, I valued their end to end management of the property, inclusive of several repairs, that allowed me peace of mind from a distance. They were excellent at balancing the needs of both myself and the tenants and earned my confidence to the point of managing the renovation and sale of the property. I would highly recommend Metro for both property management and realtor support.

I almost never leave yelp reviews, but I want to share my experience with Atlas Lane as neither a…read moreproperty owner nor a tenant, but as neighbor that interacted with one of their property managers (Matt). I live in a condo in Adams Morgan adjacent to a recently-built building (The Olso), which Atlas Lane managed at the time (two years ago). Right after the building was completed I noticed that the outdoor floodlights were on all night, and they were shining into my bedroom and keeping me up at night (even with my curtains drawn). I did a little research and found that it was managed by Atlas Lane, and thus I emailed them at 9pm about the issue I was having. I wasn't expecting any response at all but I figured it couldn't hurt to try. To my surprise, an hour later I got an email back from Matt apologizing for the light pollution and saying that he would take care it. After that night, the flood lights were never on overnight again for over two years. Fast forward to last week, when the flood lights were again on 24-hrs a day. I again emailed Matt at Atlas Lane to let him know. He told me that Atlas Lane was no longer managing that building, but that he knew the company that was managing it now and would email them on my behalf. He even checked in with me again a few days later to see if the issue was resolved (of course, it was not), and then emailed the other property managers once again to remind them. In my opinion, this is outstanding customer service, and I'm not even a customer! I am so impressed that I am actually now considering using them to manage my own condo once I finally move out, even though I've never before even considered using a property management company because I always had such *terrible* experiences with them as a tenant.

I had an abysmal experience as a renter trying to rent an Atlas Lane run apartment- I wish I had…read moreseen these reviews sooner and neither gotten my hopes up nor wasted my time. The tour was not with an Atlas Lane employee so she couldn't answer any questions with certainty. My partner and I each paid the $50 application fee and heard nothing back for weeks, despite making multiple calls and emails to determine the status of our application. Felt like a scam. Claudio called us three weeks after submitting saying our application was approved. I provided additional information (no current pets, etc) and he said he would confirm with the owner then send the lease. He confirmed there would be 1 free month of rent. Then he ghosted us again. It seems online that the apartment is still available, so this company not only treats renters badly, but it seems they're costing landlords $ as well.