If I could give this complex a negative rating, I absolutely would--specifically due to the…read moreunprofessionalism of the management team.
My mother and her boyfriend lived here, and while the apartment itself was nice, our experience with the office staff--particularly a woman named Dena--has been extremely frustrating and disheartening. My mother recently passed away unexpectedly, and I've been handling her estate. During this incredibly difficult time, Dena was rude, dismissive, and uncooperative.
After my mother's passing, her boyfriend, who was the co-tenant, moved out of state and left nearly a month on the lease. Despite the sensitive circumstances, management refused to release him from the lease without a full 60-day notice. While we were still actively sorting through belongings and selling or removing personal items, management let themselves into the unit and replaced the relatively new appliances (about a year old) with older, worn ones. This was done while they knew the primary tenant had vacated the state, and without our consent, but a message left as to the fact there were entering.
We have reason to believe multiple people have been entering and exiting the apartment without our knowledge. The carpet has become noticeably dirtier, and several items have gone missing--including a brand new printer. Additionally, our boxes appeared to have been rifled through, which is deeply concerning. We also left the air conditioner running one day, expecting to return the following morning, only to find it turned off--further confirming unauthorized access.
When I brought all of these issues to Dena's attention, she seemed unconcerned, and denied everything, and claimed she would "escalate the matter to corporate." She was abrupt and dismissive, nearly hanging up the phone without even taking my name or phone number--something I had to prompt her to do. When I followed up shortly afterward to ask for corporate contact information so I could escalate the matter myself, she flatly refused and said, "I'm not giving you that information." She wouldn't even tell me what city their corporate office was located in, which makes me wonder what they're trying to hide.
To make matters worse, this is not an isolated incident. A friend of mine who's mother also lived here never received their security deposit back, and based on what I've seen, I wouldn't be surprised if management is engaging in shady practices--perhaps replacing appliances and downgrading the apartment's condition to avoid returning deposits.
Bottom line: I strongly advise against renting from this complex. The lack of professionalism, transparency, and basic decency shown by the management--particularly Dena--is appalling. Be cautious and read the fine print if you choose to live here.