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| - Eek! Methinks not.
I finally was able to put my finger on what is it about this business' practices that rub me the wrong way. It's their policies that go out of their way to remind me that I am merely a renter, tenant, etc. These constant reminders of that I'm not going home -- I'm just staying at a place. Quite the psychological tactic.
This revelation came about when I was due for an inspection. In all my renting years (and there are more than a few), I've never had an inspection. You must agree to these in the lease at the 90-day and 6-month points. What I did not agree to was the inconvenience. I verge on workaholic, admittedly, but watch the hypocrisy ensue. I was mandated in writing and phone calls to pick a time during their business hours, and I met nothing but flak when I asked them to flex about my "business hours." Their defense was the print in the lease, and if I didn't, a $100 increase in my rent would be the consequence. I've never had to know my lease so well as I've been forced to here. No where did it stipulate I had to take leave from work, so therefore I didn't. I was as honest as I could be with my availability as it happened. Luckily one of their experienced employees was able to knock it out in the 10 minutes before I left for work one day. I was obviously busy, so I'm not even sure what she actually did. She was at least prompt and professional, but the whole situation was marred by yet another stab against the idea of me calling this place home.
This review is a supplement to my first, so I encourage the reading of it as well for a fuller picture. Again, I will say there are people that do care about their clients as part of (not in spite of) the bottom line, and I encourage that if you must deal with this business, seek them out exclusively.
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