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| - I took the risk of moving in after reading the reviews as the property is now managed by Peak Campus, and I thought I would give them the benefit of the doubt.
It all started a week before move-in day, where we received emails demanding first month's rent a week earlier than the date listed on the lease because no one would be on site to take payments that day. Then on move-in day walking into an unfinished apartment with pieces of furniture and appliances strewn about.
While management did their best to rectify the situation, with my roommate (they continually tried to exclude me and hide the situation), it was a sign of things to come.
Despite having a half-full parking lot on the busiest of nights residents are still required to pay a parking fee, and we are not allowed visitors unless we get them passes during business hours. So, make sure you plan all visits far in advance, and be prepared to be harassed by staff about how many visitors you've had recentaly. Just say no to spontaneity!
We were originally given gate codes and access badges. Then all our gate codes were deleted and we're forced to have $75 access badges on us at all times. They sent out an insensitive letter vaguely referencing the October 1st shooting, and citing our safety for the changes. That's right folks, they used a tragedy to increase chances of profiting off of students more than have. Also, this means NO food deliveries unless you want to walk to the front gate.
There's a lot of "24-hour" notices about things like inspections that only show up on the door a few hours before happening. The latest is threatening a large fee if management has to come check your extinguisher if you don't bring it down to them which you can only do during times most of us are at school or work. Sure, skip a final this week to make sure Peak Campus doesn't get another dime out of you. But when has a breach of contract ever been an issue here? Make sure you save those notices and document dates they were received and keep a running document of all the times they have violated their own lease!
The washer has been broken for months, roof in the bathroom is leaking, maintenance requests have no meaning here, and staff gets defensive when it's brought up.
There's usually a party in the hallway at least twice a week. So if you hate quiet, this place is perfect for you.
Peak Campus has no problem exploiting struggling students and will continue to do so. They care about one thing: Profits.
And when we're paying over $1,400/mo for a two bedroom (two rooms at $680 + parking fees + high service fees), I would kind of like management to do better.
If you're a struggling college student, you can do better for the price. The proximity to campus isn't all that worth it.
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