Overall, I liked living here (about 1 year).
**The security deposit is written to both parties and management WILL NOT write separate checks. Not mentioned in the lease.
Pros: Great price, lots of light in master. Good location: between Aldi and Woodman's, near gas stations and restaurants, a little over an hour to downtown by bus. Could barely hear neighbors and always a parking spot. Porch storage could fit a bike! Kitchen appliances worked well, and there was ample fridge space for two.
...Very warm: we barely had to heat the apartment in winter, even with two exposed walls, when the wind literally howled through the parking lot. The tennis courts, volleyball court, and pool are in pretty good condition. The gym is a big perk (one-time $25 fitness fee, so worth it). Hardly anyone there, even after work hours, so it's like a private gym (two treadmils, two ellipticals, a workout machine, and some free weights). Probably my favorite part of living here.
Cons: Black mold developed on the master windows, and pink mold sprung up in the tub and toilet despite weekly cleaning. With multiple rounds of bleach, neither fully came off. Crossing the street is treacherous, but necessary to get to the guest parking lot, rent drop, and gym. Cars fly around the corner and there's barely any light, so they really can't see you. Not actually smoke-free: one floor always stank like cigarettes, and for a few weeks in the spring the (open) stairwell stank like pot. Maintenance is very slow. Emergencies they fix quickly. Non-emergencies require multiple emails and can take over 6 months to get to. Management is slow to respond, especially when they don't want to deal with your request (like a noise complaint). The office hours are shorter than what's posted (they go home early on Fridays and are often out of the office) and unavailable outside that. The kitchen had one entry point and limited counter space. The neighborhood is not the safest - I often got unwanted attention as a woman on my own, even in the middle of the day. One night the police blocked off the whole street. No idea why. Be aware of your surroundings, plan your route well if exercising, and don't go out at night.
Cat and Dogs are welcome. 2 Pet Limit. Some breeds to be approved by management.