Some things are a blessing in disguise--such as the time I attempted to relocate to Pittsburgh and found a somewhat decent apartment in the North Side. I took a tour of the place. I was hopeful the cat smell would be addressed but when the guy said "Oh, you can smell that?" I should have known then. The apartment needed painted--badly, but I was willing to deal so that the stress of relocation could go away. The unit also had no window treatments, no air conditioning, and did I mention the cat smells?
On a Friday, I told them I was interested in the apartment, they told me to mail my security deposit check that day. I followed direction and mailed it. I made plans for moving. They never called to tell me my rent check wasn't recieved on Saturday or the following Monday. I had to email them to request a copy of my lease when I was told "The apartment is no longer available, someone came in today and gave a security deposit". Interesting--so when I asked the office that past Friday they told me not to bring in my check--that mail would suffice. Something doesn't sound right here. Their lack of communication also cost me an additional $100 in non-refundable moving expenses as I had put down a deposit with a moving company.
Definately one of the more frustrating things to happen to me during my relocation, but based off the condition the apartment was in, coupled with these poor reviews, I should be counting my blessings.