I viewed several apartments but did not sign a lease--however, I did write a check for a security deposit to hold the apartment while the lease paperwork was finalized. They were very friendly and more than happy to take my money. Less than a week later, I ended up deciding not to relocate to the area. I called Sterling Land immediately and was told by the receptionist that since I canceled more than six weeks in advance and hadn't signed a lease, that my security deposit would be refunded. I then verified in writing with the leasing agent that I was not going to sign a lease and wanted my security deposit returned. I heard nothing more for them for another two months--until they cashed the check I wrote for the security deposit even though the apartment had already been rented to someone else! While not illegal (I did, after all, write the check), I find this behavior extremely unethical and would suggest that others avoid doing business with Sterling Land for this reason.

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