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Should I be worried about my soon-to-be apt rental?

Posted on 8/2/15 at 7:09 pm
Posted by Pectus
Internet
Member since Apr 2010
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Posted on 8/2/15 at 7:09 pm
I am getting kind of concerned about the people who manage my apartment. I visited 3 weeks ago and put a down payment for an apartment to move in to on this Friday.

I knew I had to contact them with needed forms and proof of renter's insurance, etc.

The only thing is, they have not contacted me the entire time I have sent them these completed forms. I havent even got the copy of the lease they said they would send me on my initial visit.

I leave them emails asking if anything else is needed. I eventually left a voicemail on Friday, and it wasn't returned.


Now I am getting worried if living there, dealing with anything else that relies on management like maintainence work will be the same way.

I looked up reviews and the majority of the negative ones are about the staff.

So, I am only in the hole a little on this deposit. Should I ride it out, or heed my concerns as a warning and take the loss for a possibly better living arrangement? I would have to possibly pay minor penalities on cancelking electricity and internet. But perhaps they can work with me.


Anyone have any experience with this? TIA.
Posted by QuietTiger
New Orleans
Member since Dec 2003
26256 posts
Posted on 8/2/15 at 7:17 pm to
I'm not a fan of e-mails unless you have them send you a status reply you can copy. Talk to them and have them send you conformation online. Print it.
Posted by Pectus
Internet
Member since Apr 2010
67302 posts
Posted on 8/2/15 at 7:20 pm to
But I had to send them 4 or 5 pdfs from myself and other parties (ins. agent and employer) no aknowledgement after that saying I needed ither documents or that worked, even when I asked.
Posted by Topwater Trout
Red Stick
Member since Oct 2010
70182 posts
Posted on 8/2/15 at 7:20 pm to
What company is managing the property?
Posted by Pectus
Internet
Member since Apr 2010
67302 posts
Posted on 8/2/15 at 7:20 pm to
I'd prefer not to share on here.

ETA I found their company

Compass Park Real Estate
This post was edited on 8/2/15 at 7:27 pm
Posted by Topwater Trout
Red Stick
Member since Oct 2010
70182 posts
Posted on 8/2/15 at 7:29 pm to
I would be concerned...seems like they would be more accommodating for a new remnant
Posted by Upperdecker
St. George, LA
Member since Nov 2014
33921 posts
Posted on 8/2/15 at 7:30 pm to
The people in the office make money off of you putting down a deposit and signing a lease. You are their top priority. After that, you're a secondary concern. If they suck before you even move in, then they're really gonna suck once you're living there and need your sink fixed
Posted by LucasP
Member since Apr 2012
21618 posts
Posted on 8/2/15 at 7:33 pm to
quote:

knew I had to contact them with needed forms and proof of renter's insurance, etc.



This is a huge red flag, they shouldn't be asking you for this kind of personal info. Sounds like a scam to me, next they'll probably request pictures of your junk to ensure your apartment will be available.
Posted by TheWalrus
Land of the Hogs
Member since Dec 2012
48131 posts
Posted on 8/2/15 at 7:36 pm to
That's why I look at reviews before putting down a deposit. No excuse for gross incompetence.
Posted by lsuwontonwrap
Member since Aug 2012
34147 posts
Posted on 8/2/15 at 7:36 pm to
quote:

I looked up reviews and the majority of the negative ones are about the staff.



you should have done this first
Posted by Pectus
Internet
Member since Apr 2010
67302 posts
Posted on 8/2/15 at 7:38 pm to
Yeah, but I dont trust reviews that are few and written i the heat of the moment. Like some were. Also, some had poor grammar.
Posted by Pectus
Internet
Member since Apr 2010
67302 posts
Posted on 8/2/15 at 7:39 pm to
But is the treament, is lack thereof, by the staff enough not to live in the apartment?
This post was edited on 8/2/15 at 7:40 pm
Posted by geauxnavybeatbama
Member since Jul 2013
25134 posts
Posted on 8/2/15 at 7:40 pm to
If the reviews had poor grammar then that means they accept bad tenants. You don't want to live somewhere with a shite staff because they will leave you hanging when appliances brake and that is the worst!
Posted by QuietTiger
New Orleans
Member since Dec 2003
26256 posts
Posted on 8/2/15 at 7:42 pm to
quote:

Yeah, but I dont trust reviews that are few and written i the heat of the moment. Like some were. Also, some had poor grammar.


quote:

Pectus

Roll the dice baw!
Posted by Amazing Moves
Member since Jan 2014
6174 posts
Posted on 8/2/15 at 7:43 pm to
Judging by your avatar you're probably a huge pussy to begin with.


Worrying is just a part of that.
This post was edited on 8/2/15 at 7:44 pm
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
50876 posts
Posted on 8/2/15 at 7:44 pm to
quote:

You don't want to live somewhere with a shite staff because they will leave you hanging when appliances brake and that is the worst!


poor grammar indeed
Posted by LucasP
Member since Apr 2012
21618 posts
Posted on 8/2/15 at 7:44 pm to
quote:

Roll the dice baw!


Shitty advice. Pectus, do not send them pictures of your penis. It's not necessary to get the apartment no matter what they tell you. Just don't do it.
Posted by Spankum
The Sip
Member since Jan 2007
63353 posts
Posted on 8/2/15 at 7:47 pm to
honestly, it sounds to me like they are having trouble with someone else vacating the apartment or something like that....I wouldn't be too worried about it unless you hear from someone who has lived there....
Posted by yankeeundercover
Buffalo, NY
Member since Jan 2010
36419 posts
Posted on 8/2/15 at 7:47 pm to
I my experience, cancelking is always the last resort.

I mean, do you even red wedding, bro?
Posted by Pectus
Internet
Member since Apr 2010
67302 posts
Posted on 8/2/15 at 7:48 pm to
quote:

Judging by your avatar you're probably a huge pussy to begin with.


Yup. Taught hundreds of college students. Have a PhD. Still am a total pussy. You pegged me perfect.
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