We have been at Park Ridge since June 2007. We loved the location and the price. Things were off to a bad start immediately. The apartment wasn't ready on time. Maintenance said that the last renters of our unit turned off the power, so it took time for them to get it back on so that they could perform the required work. Maintenance said that they had just cleaned the carpet, but would be dry in an hour. We waited an hour, but the carpet was still soaking wet. And I am not exaggerating. We had to move our things onto wet carpet, because we had to return the U-haul in the morning, and our friend who was helping us move had to leave in a couple of hours. When the carpet did finally dry after a couple of days, it was crusty-feeling. Even with the doors and windows open it took a long time -- there just wasn't much air circulation in the apartment. There are no ceiling fans, and we did not own any at the time. The carpet looked old at move-in and was tearing away from the metal strips that separate carpet from linoleum at the kitchen and bathrooms. A few months ago, I handed my money orders for rent to the Property Manager. I think it was 3 days later, we got a late rent notice on our door. I called and told one of the staff that I handed my rent to the Property Manager a few days ago. She said that the payment wasn't in the usual place and would have to wait until Monday when the Property Manager returns to the office. They did find it, but it was very unnerving for me and very unprofessional of the Property Manager. Since then, we ask for a receipt every month. Parking wasn't a problem when we moved in, but it seems that the complex is closer to full capacity now. At our building and at the one across from us at least, people park behind others (I am assuming those people know each other, or it would be a more serious problem) and along the curb (which is supposedly grounds for towing, but have not seen towing yet). I know of at least 2 cars that have not moved since we moved in a year ago. They are probably disabled for one reason or another.

Rent has increased $35 after that first year. At this rate, I am confident we can find a nicer, higher quality construction, and energy efficient apartment. We renewed our lease because we were in the middle of wedding plans instead of researching apartments. We will definitely leave Park Ridge Estates after our current lease expires. P0MtU6TIdDkM23RTonAS

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