Smith and royer was unfortunately a poor experience for me. If you live on the second floors they do not salt or shovel your steps or path. Also, when you move in, I would recommend that you request the form they give you in regard to getting your deposit back. When you move in they act like as long as you leave your apartment the same way it was when you moved in, you would receive your deposit back. This is untrue, they give you a three page cleaning sheet down to pulling out your washer and dryer and wiping the back sides...obviously when I moved in, I did not check things like that to see if they were done when I arrived. Also, I never used my stove or oven and was charged for them having grease stains. Additionally, they charge you for carpet cleaning which is taken out of your deposit, but you are not informed about this at the initial signing of the lease. They also will take your last month's water bill out of your deposit...this would be fine if it was not marked up 300%...no joke. I had my apartment professionally cleaned and ended up with at least $100 off my deposit, I would not recommend these people, and if you don't smoke, they do in their office so every time you leave you smell terrible. read more