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Ghetto Living at its FINEST
From:
-Anonymous-
Date posted:
4/7/2008
Years at this apartment:
2006
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2007
2 responses
The writer who likened this apartment complex to living under a bridge is right on target. I have been at The Warrington for a year-and-a-half, and this is what I have seen.
ONGOING MAINTENANCE ISSUES:
1. When I moved in, water dripped from the master bathroom's tub constantly. Their fix was to switch the hot water faucet to the cold water faucet. (You read this correctly; hot water now flows from the cold water faucet, and cold water now flows from the hot water faucet. How handy.) The hole they left in the laundry area wall is still there, along with the debris they left behind for the repair.
2. When the refrigerator died, it took 3 maintenance visits to get their attention. The first time, the repair person didn't do anything whatsoever, but pronounced it fixed. The second time, he jacked up the front of the refrigerator so that it would drain better. Think about THAT joke! Everything always rolled to the back of the refrigerator. I finally put a thermometer inside and called them AGAIN. With an internal temperature of 55 degrees, they were forced to address the problem. Their answer they cannibalized the refrigerator across the way. I watched the entire process in utter astonishment. When they wheeled it out from the apartment across from me, it actually slipped off the dolly and fell onto its side on the sidewalk! Not to be deterred, the maintenance person actually shoved it back upright, wiped the mud off, and wheeled it into my kitchen. Problem solved! (The cost of replacing rotted food caused by their faulty refrigerator was on me.)
3. The bi-fold doors that cover my own washer and dryer came off track. Apparently, this is also an ongoing problem because of the nails that line the top of the doors. I asked that this problem be addressed because it's difficult to open the doors when they're off track. The manager, K.S., told me "no, I won't authorize it because you'd just tear it up again." Okay...
4. When my neighbor's apartment became infested with maggots (due to dead birds in the chimney flue), the manager, K.S., refused to address the problem until my neighbor called the corporate office. Only at that point, did K.S. insist on seeing the maggots. Her comment was that she was a country girl and she'd seen maggots before. Those aren't maggots, they're worms. Well, I'd have to guess they're city worms. Nevertheless, who wants to live with city worms/maggots in their living room''
5. On 06/07/2007, I reported a broken window in my bedroom. I didn't do it; I don't know how it happened. Maybe it was the lawn crew' At any rate, I did report it. And, I'm still waiting (04/05/2008) for its repair.
6. Do you like to take a shower every day' Do you like to use a toilet' Well, at The Warrington that might not be possible. Water lines break routinely. When that happens, it's usually a full day before repairs are done. Once it took over 48 hours. I've literally lost track of how many times I've been without water while living at The Warrington.
7. 04/05/2008 - It's 5:53 PM, and I haven't slept since 2:10 AM this morning when I awoke to the sound of gushing water. Seems the new-to-me dishwasher that was installed only 3 days ago was - are you ready'' - broken. It had gushed water for about an hour and a half. Water was standing/flowing in the kitchen, in the living room, in the dining room, down the hallway, in the second bathroom, and into the second bedroom. As per protocol, I called the office and left an emergency message for maintenance. To his credit, the on-call maintenance person returned my call within 10 minutes. Unfortunately, he sent his supervisor who pronounced it "broken," turned off the water and left - all in about 3 minutes. Water still standing (and, I don't mean just a little bit of water), the on-call person called back, drove from his home some 45 minutes away, and actually stayed until a carpet person came to tear out the carpet and suck up the water. The drama was over by around 4:30, but the aftermath is still there. Bad times continue.
SECURITY PROBLEMS:
1. There isn't any. What passes (in The Warrington's eyes) for security is actually a guy who drives through the part of the complex a couple of times each night. He isn't a police officer; he doesn't carry a gun. If you have a problem, don't bother with asking for his help. He can't help. It isn't in his job description. He literally told me this. So, circumvent the security; call the cops if you need help.
2. I hope you don't receive your mail here. If you do, I certainly hope it's delivered to the front of the mail boxes because if you have to walk around to the back of the mail boxes at night, there's no light. It's been ripped out of the ceiling; wires just dangle now. It's creepy there, and it's very dark. Looks like a great place to be mugged.
3. You'll not have assigned parking at The Warrington, but when your car begins to resemble a vehicle from a third world country, you might want to consider purchasing a covered parking stall. However, again, security (or lack of it) presents a problem. There's no lighting provided in the parking stalls. Yet another great place for a mugging.
4. Another interesting problem is the astounding number of abandoned cars here. I personally reported four such vehicles. It took 18 months, but they're gone. I want to thank The Warrington for this. Perhaps the gangsta population will look elsewhere to dump their cars. Perhaps not.
5. Today (10/03/2007), I learned that there was a break-in a couple of months ago. According to a so-called maintenance man, someone's apartment was broken into and a big-screen TV was taken. So much for security...
6. Another car was broken into over the weekend (the night of 12/01/2007). I awoke to the sound of glass shattering. Sure enough the back window of someone's car had just been bashed in. As usual, there was no "security" in sight.
TRASH REMOVAL/DUMPSTER PROBLEMS:
1. At The Warrington, both residents and maintenance use what few dumpsters there are. This presents a problem when maintenance filled one of the dumpsters with toilets, dry wall, carpet, etc. There isn't enough room for residents to dispose of their trash. So, what happens is many people simply set their garbage outside their door. Of, when the dumpsters are full (quite often), they just toss their trash "near" the dumpster. Nice. If you enjoy the odor of rotting garbage permeating the air, this place will seem like heaven to you.
POOL AREA:
1. Another joy. And, apparently some people find lots of joy in the pool. It was such a treat coming home one night last summer at about 11:30 only to see a couple in the pool copulating.
MOVING IN/MOVING OUT:
1. I've learned much about the art of moving from The Warrington. Seems it's perfectly okay to pull your horse trailer onto the grounds to deliver your belongings directly to your front door. Don't forget this if you're considering The Warrington. It'll save you several steps.
2. When you rent from The Warrington, you'll be shown the model apartment. You won't be shown where you'll actually live, though. That apartment will be "in the process of being cleaned or painted." When the big day arrives and you get your key, you'd think they would walk you to your new home. Wrong. You get general directions. You're on your own to find it.
3. Recently, I learned The Warrington was sued. Seems someone found out that the rental rate wasn't the same for everyone. If the manager, K.S., liked you, you got a cheaper rate when you renewed your lease. If she didn't, you didn't. They lost that suit, by the way.
Frankly, there are lots more problems, but I've grown tired of regurgitating what is really a very bad experience. The bottom line is they take your money each month. In return they're nowhere to be found when you have a problem with their property. My lease is up soon. Know where I can find a horse trailer' Meanwhile, if any of the above is actually addressed or resolved by The Warrington, I'll gladly update my comments. And, yes, I have pictures of everything mentioned.
So, last week (12/22/2007) I returned to the apartment to find the kitchen sinks overflowing with black, greasy water. It was all over the counter-top and on the floor. I called the emergency maintenance number and 1-1/2 hours later someone showed up. They "repaired" the problem--for maybe 10 minutes. I had to call them again. Finally, near midnight the dude declared the problem "fixed." Seems my upstairs neighbors pour their grease down the kitchen sink. Since the water lines are connected, I get the brunt of their problems. Nice.
And, yesterday (12/30/2007), guess what'' No water again!!!
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User Responses
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From:
Majestyk444
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Date:
02/19/2008
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I just couldn't stand the mice I told them many times about them, they sprayed like 2 weeks later, but it was no good. I finally moved out, after the 2nd spraying with no results! They were actually rude to me when I complained.
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From:
Anonymous
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Date:
03/01/2008
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Oh yes, Kathleen is a piece of work. She's rude to everyone after they sign up...
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