I learned that my experience in the Meadows claiming to "lose record" of my pet deposit is not unusual. If you choose to live here, expect to go to court. While we were model tenants, (paid on time EVERY month for a year and a half, left the apartment in remarkable shape), the management now won't return my calls regarding my $150 pet deposit. They also never respond to noise complaints. I thought it was a fine place to live, until they stole from me and my husband.

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From: handydandy	Date: 09/15/2006
This is a really great place to live and the management is wonderful and alays responsive. I know, I've lived her for 5 years. This posting is grudge motivated for sure. I believe it is rather standard in the apartment industry, that where pets are thoughtfully permitted, it is understood, agreed, and clearly stated in the lease, that a portion of the pet deposit is non refundable, and, the balance held to assure the premises are restored to the way they were before the pet. In any event, even where the parties disagree, let the court do the judging; so there's no cause to call someone a thief. This complaining person apparently did not even think to complain of noise until after they moved. And now they have no reservation in only stating their side of an issue (the pet may very well have destoyed the carpet for instance)and at the same time they have cowardly chosen to characterize others, who though nameless, are nevertheless identifiable individuals, just doing their jobs, and don't deserve to be referred to as thieves; apparently the Judge did not decide in the pet owners favor?
From: depositless	Date: 12/05/2006
A "deposit" is by the nature of the word, collateral put in escrow in advance, to be utilized only in the event of actual damages. It provides security that a landlord will have access to monies to be reimbursed for these damages. As such, a "non-refundable" deposit is a misnomer and contradiction in terms. If it's a deposit, it should be expected back, or an accounting of the expenses should be provided in lieu of the deposit being returned. If it's not ever to be given back, then the appropriate term is 'FEE', not 'deposit'. I do believe a lawyer would tell you the same thing. This tenant is truth and ethics motivated, not grudge motivated.
From: WrackedOut	Date: 03/17/2007
Such nonsense from "depositless". You say "tomato" and I say "toe-ma-toe". A rose is a rose is a rose. I mean, what part of "non-refundable" don't you understand? You must be a lawyer to be hiding behind that inhane nonsense defense. Thank goodness we have Judges to decide. Try one next time.

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