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| - I rented a home with Allen Properties in 2008-2009. The actual rental process was smooth, background check, deposit, etc. were timely. Move in went as planned, although there was an error on the rental contract that was quickly fixed. There were numerous issues with the home we rented, including a leak in the ceiling about a month or two into the lease. This was repaired quickly. I received the home with some landscaping issues that were preexisting, yet I was responsible for replacing the dead plants. I also had an issue with a swarm of bees that had inhabited a tree on the property. It took a news crew to come to the location for the property manager to hire a bee exterminator. At the end of the lease period, there was no walk through provided. They don't do them, I was informed. When I received my security deposit return with explanation, I was charged for things that I was told I would not be charged for, such as painting and I was also charged for oil stains to a carpet that was in the garage, even though I never parked in the garage, and the stains were pre-existing. I contacted the company regarding these issues, and received an additional portion of my deposit back. But the company complained about the cleanliness of the home. During my lease, there were routine inspections and if there had been any issues, they were never voiced by the property manager, as I keep a very clean home. I decided to cut my losses, and just be happy that I was in my own home, and would never have to deal with them again. Be cautious when using this company, and if you do rent with them, take lots of pictures, and try to insist on an exit walk through. (Read Emma W.'s filtered review, and you will find her experience was similar to mine).
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