A Cautionary Tale: Our Experience at Santa Clara Square Apartments
June 10, 2024 - Review from Apartments.com
Before choosing to reside in Santa Clara Square Apartments or any other property managed by Irvine Company Apartment Communities, prospective tenants should carefully consider the following points based on our personal experiences. Note that individual experiences may vary.
Throughout our tenancy, we encountered several challenges. We, like other residents, struggled with inadequate sound insulation, constantly disturbed by noise from our upstairs neighbors. Early morning pickups by garbage and ...
recycling trucks near the Commons East Cafe on Augustine Drive were a recurring nuisance, even with all our windows shut. Additionally, the peace of Augustine Drive was frequently disrupted by cars and motorcycles with loud exhausts racing through the area multiple times a week.
We also observed miscellaneous items left in common areas, unauthorized parking in loading zones, and occasional instances of unattended dog waste. These issues occurred regularly, suggesting a lack of management action. We dealt with a malfunctioning elevator, broken elevator buttons, and mail room doors, all of which remained unfixed for weeks. Moreover, most EV charging stations are designated as "reserved spots," and the few available for use are consistently occupied.
During our move-out process, the scheduled final inspection didn't happen as planned because the appointed individual failed to show up, and there was no communication about their absence. This resulted in wasted time away from work, particularly frustrating since final inspections weren't scheduled on weekends. We had to reschedule the appointment without our presence, causing further inconvenience.
Our frustrations grew as we encountered exorbitant move-out fees, echoing complaints from former residents. Our final bill included charges amounting to $239 for apartment cleaning, $101 for carpet cleaning, and $79 for paint. It took numerous phone calls and emails, reminding them of our move-in inspection log and submitting photographs, to eventually have the cleaning and paint charges retracted. This ordeal raises serious concerns about the professionalism of resident services personnel or potentially the integrity of the establishment's operations, suggesting a reliance on residents not challenging erroneous charges.
Although we successfully contested the erroneous charges, we can't regain the time we spent dealing with Santa Clara Square Apartments over issues that shouldn't have arisen in the first place.
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Property Manager Responded
July 24, 2024
We are sorry to hear that your experience did not live up to the standards we pride ourselves on. Our goal is to provide an exceptional living experience for all of our residents, and we are disappointed to hear we fell short of your expectations. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and help us improve. Best, The Santa Clara Square Team
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