I worked here a long time ago. I absolutely loved it. I've been meaning to write this for a good while. I should have done it then, but I hope my credibility won't hinder what you read. I wrote a few opinions about the Verandah in the past. They were always great, I truly believed in this community. I have to say that when the community was sold and new management came in - this place completely changed.
I was forced out of my job here because the manager had an issue with myself. He treatened the leasing consultants by saying once that if we "kept asking him questions, he would blow up on us". I let him know that I took that as a direct threat and I was fired no less than 2 weeks later.
When I moved out, they made no effort to contact me to let me know I had charges for a carpet. I admit, I had a pet who decided to go on the carpet. I worked long hours and sometimes I couldn't make it home. The pad was needing replacement. I wouldn't have ignored my responsibilities if I had known they would go through with charging me. I had found out that they sent it to collections and I had a huge hit on my credit report.
So, my thanks after a year and a half , was a big $500 charge on my credit. I've since paid it. Just an FYI, if this company reports you to the credit bureau, they will never remove the charge, even if paid in full.
Everyone in that office could not stand this guy. We all tried at some point to complain to upper management but they never cared to listen. It sounds like a lot of anger coming from my side. I have to say there is. If you have read what I have said in the past to what I say now, you may understand.
The people who were there then, were like a family. The residents who liked the Verandah, felt like this place was truly a home - for an apartment complex. I doubt that the personality, feel and experience are anything like what they used to be. When I was there, it was privately owned. Now, its big corporate management looking at the bottom line. At least when I was there, we could listen and make some sort of effort to help you if it was legitimite.
I feel bad for the people who have to work under this guy. I'm sure they know what kind of person he really is. Don't get me wrong. The floor plans are great, its a beautiful place. Just don't be like me, lose your job and get screwed on your credit. I know he did that on purpose too. They knew where I was and how to get in touch. They choose not to, because why should they' The guy hated my guts. He wouldn't even let the people that still worked there talk to me if I called. This man would yell and curse at the leasing consultants, to the point they would cry. Would you want someone like that managing where you live' I know I wouldn't. Business is business, but do you want someone who is only out for money, who is fake to your face and disrespects his people like they are lower than dirt' I would rather rent a house than have to deal what that garbage. It's really a shame that people can't enjoy the community that they once knew. Where they could come in to the office and hang out, talk and we actually knew who they were. We really cared about the people who took the time to care about us. I know for a fact that the residents that are still there are only there because they don't want to deal with moving. They will tell you that it isn't the same. They don't go to the office, also that the manager is not nice(and I'm putting it as nicely as I can write it). Good luck to those of you in your search. If you choose to rent here anyways, just be prepaired. You may ask them about this opinion, I'm sure they'll come up with some way to overcome your objection. Just remember, this is a true story from someone who lived there for two and a half years, and worked there for a year and a half. Good luck :)

User Responses
From: scorp76	Date: 11/30/2005
Perhaps you should consider seeing a therapist to vent your aggressions on this matter, instead of roping ppl into reading this awful, unhelpful review. And, take some grammar and spelling lessons in the meantime, please.
From: carlwsullivan	Date: 02/10/2007
I totally agree with you about everything you have said (get lost, scorp76!). The semi-new manager (I believe his name is Jesse) is a real jerk. He is rude, unhelpful, and unresponsive, and he has allowed the place turn into a real dump! If you don't believe us, just make a trip over to that dump and check out all of the black mold, peeling paint, and filthy stairs and walkways in each breezeway. And, check out the parking problem after about 7pm. Make a trip over there on the weekend and listen for all of the loud parties and noise, and check out all of the junky cars in the parking spaces. They appear to rent to anyone and anything, now. The Verandah paradise is now a run down dump!!

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