I don't hate living here, but I feel you should know what you're getting into before you get your hopes up based on the advertised rent, because that's not what you will end up paying.
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20 per pet.
40 for a reserved covered spot ( 20 for non-reserved AFAIK)
5 for package locker access. They will refuse your packages if the shipper will not leave them at your door if you do not pay this.
15 for REQUIRED basic cable. This used to be included in the rent, but as of this year it is not, even
...though ,y lease still says it is. All attempts to discuss this have been ignored or put off with "We have to talk to X". Because of this you will not be able to order/change your cable/internet online, and this doesn't count toward a bundle.
3 for pest control. Pretend you don't see the anthills that the maintenance guys walk past every day.
5 trash billing fee.
Including the last two fixed fees my water/trash bill is ~$50 for a 2 bedroom.
Your rest will be raised substantially every year unless you try and fight it. I've been successful the last two years of keeping it the same or a minimal ($10) increase.
The building is getting old but it generally isn't in terrible shape yet. Unless you lease one of the recently upgraded apartments with stainless steel appliances then your appliances are likely to be old. The weatherstripping around my front door is basically gone, and the windows are drafty.
There are gates for entry/exit but they are often broken. There was an issue a while back where a former tenant broke some car windows and stole things, but other than that it seems like a fairly safe place.
Lakeline Blvd is very busy during rush hour. There is a back exit to Old Mill Road that is the better way to get out in the morning if you need to turn left.
That said, it's not a terrible place to live. I recently renewed my lease because I was able to keep my base rent the same. It's more than what's advertised for the same floorplan for new folks, but that's partly my fault for not pushing back on the increase the first year. Moving is a pain, and I might end up somewhere worse, so instead I just live with it here.
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