By JamieAndFamily April 29, 2015
I moved from the Woods after 2 years and bought a house. I loved my apartment and neighbors where always friendly. Had no issues other then a couple little maintenance issues and they where fixed the same day. I called the emergency number on a Saturday evening once and the guy answered and was there within the hour. management is onsite and easy to contact. When I paid rent, the manger Ed would always ask if everything was ok in apartment and if I needed anything. I referred a co worker and a friend of a friend and both have said they really like their apartments. I Work days and nights and never had a problem with anyone. The buildings are clean inside and outside and no trash. Reading some of the reviews , many made no sense, many are old and a couple where obviously the problem. Funny how they are always anonymous when their reviews are ridiculous. I would recommend this property. ...read more
By Freefromedd April 05, 2015
Management sucks neighbors are loud running in the halls unit smells like smoke for non smokers!!!!!!!!!! PARKING SUCKS MANAGEMENT DOES NOT CONTACT BACK ON EMERGENCIES!!! Everything about it is bad and ED IS A POOR EXCUSE FOR A MAN! ...read more
By tiffanyml March 22, 2015
No way, management is terrible. ...read more
While renting your first apartment may seem as easy as signing a few pieces of paper, you may later feel the sting of your binding decision when you don’t give your potential home some forethought. Although factors like price, location, and neighbors are readily apparent deal breakers, other less obvious aspects of renting a new apartment should be seriously considered as well. Here are the top ten things Botnick Realty recommends to consider before you sign a lease: 1. Pre-existing Damages There are two main reasons why you should take account of any pre-existing damages: (1) depending on the extent of damage, pre-existing problems with your new potential home could help you decide whether or not to lease the apartment (2) should you decide to rent the apartment, it is highly recommended that you and your landlord document any of these pre-existing damages in the lease you are signing. Some experts even suggest taking pictures in addition to documenting these pre-existing damages. This prevents you from being charged or losing your security deposit when you decide to move. 2. Altering or Personalizing Your Apartment While it might be tempting to immediately re-design your new apartment by painting the walls, hanging up pictures, or constructing a man cave in the spare room, you can actually be fined or even evicted for changing or “damaging” the original state of the apartment. It is best to address this potential issue in three steps: Discuss any alterations or changes you wish to make with your landlord before you sign the lease. If your landlord agrees to these modifications makes sure you include these approved alterations in the lease you sign. Finally, never make any new changes to your apartment without your landlords permission after you rent the apartment. 3. Parking Depending on the location of your prospective apartment, parking on the weekends or in general could be a problem. Crowded parking can force some homeowners to park illegally, resulting in parking tickets and unwanted costs. To avoid this problem, be sure to view the apartment you are considering on different days of the week at various times to determine if parking would be a possible problem. 4. Pet Policies One of the worst things that can happen to a pet owner who quickly signs a lease is discovering the landlords “No Pet” policy. To prevent this from ever happening to you, fully understand the pet policies your landlord has before signing a lease. Some pet policies may prohibit certain animals, specific breads, and the number of pets you are allowed to have in your apartment. 5. 24/7 Maintenance Proactive, professional management is a necessity for anyone renting an apartment. If your landlord refuses to provide 24/7 emergency maintenance when your bathroom floods or your heater breaks down late at night in the dead of winter, you should walk away without a second thought. Make sure you have a landlord who cares and is willing to provide you with emergency maintenance. 6. Automatic Lease Renewal Renewing your lease can be a task that is easily forgotten. Because of this it is important to know the requirements for renewing your lease. To make your life easier, you can have your landlord add an automatic lease renewal clause into your lease agreement. This clause requires your landlord to notify you 15 to 30 days before your lease expires and request confirmation of your intent to renew your lease. 7. Subleasing If you are looking to make some extra income, some landlords allow their tenants to lease their apartment to other individuals. This is known as subleasing an apartment. If you desire to lease a room in your apartment to another individual, it is best to inquire if your landlord permits subleasing, how the process works, and if there are any fees. 8. Additional Fees Apartment renters will often be surprised when they receive the bill for month’s rent and a large amount of additional unknown fees. These additional costs are usually generated from utility bills that add up when you turn on the A/C for extended periods of time, use up all the hot water, or leave your lights on all day. Some landlords will even charge their tenants application or amenities fees. Thus, it is smart to understand or ask about any additional cost that may add up and surprise you. 9. The Out Clause If you ever decide to move on to a bigger place, buy a home of your own, move to another state, it is critical that that you fully understand the requirements in the “Out Clause” or termination section of your lease. This out clause will generally contain certain requirement you are legally obligated to follow in order to terminate your lease and move out of your apartment. Some of these requirements include when you intend to move out and a required amount of notice needed before you choose to move. 10. Put It In Writing The best and most important advice Botnick Realty can give you is to put everything in writing, including issues, verbal agreements, amendments, and pre-existing conditions. This puts both you and your landlord’s wants and needs on a level playing field of understanding, trust, and legal responsibility. This precaution will legally protect you and better ensures your happiness and satisfaction with your new apartment. ...read more
By Botnick Realty Company November 26, 2014
Furnished apartments draw in a variety of people from all walks of life. From students to business people many are open to the idea of renting a furnished apartment over an unfurnished apartment. Those who are prospective renters of furnished apartments should be aware of all that having a furnished a... ...read more
In this economy, many people are searching for low income apartments that they can rent that will provide a stable place for their family to live in this unstable world. For this reason, many of these complexes have a long waiting list. These lists can take anywhere from a month to numerous years depe... ...read more
