Bandera Commons

Bandera Commons is recommended by:
33.0%
Overall Rating
2.67 out 5
Parking:
2.82 of 5
Maintenance:
2.79 of 5
Construction: 2.97 of 5
Noise:
2.94 of 5
Grounds: 2.82 of 5
Safety: 2.97 of 5
Office Staff:
2.42 of 5

8120 Mainland Drive
San Antonio, TX 78240
210-320-9670
*  
*  
* Save to favorites

< | >
Yo!
 

NOT MILITARY FRIENDLY AND OFFICE STAFF IS TASTELESS

From: shaunta1082@yahoo.com
Date posted: 4/20/2007
Years at this apartment: 2006 - 2007
User Response is available. 2 responses

 
If you are military this is not the place for you. I moved here in April 2006 and the office staff was very polite and helpful. Later in the year the office staff was replaced by another group of people. The gates have not worked since August 2006. I stopped in the office to ask when the gates will be repaired and could not get a straight answer from the office manager, ----- ---------. This is now April 2007 and the gates are still free to the public for entrance.
I just received orders to deploy to Iraq next month, May 2007. I stopped in the office as soon as I found out (without orders in hand because they were not issued to me yet), boy did this turn ugly. I was informed that the military clause is a total money scam. You have to turn in a 30 day lease termination notice even if you have military orders ( You may not get a 30 day notice from the military that you are about to deploy, but for some reason Bandera Commons wants a 30 day notice anyway. You will also be responsible for the next month's rent, even if you are long gone due to deployment. So basically, I'm being charged for a full months rent (May 2007) when my departure date is in the beginning of the second week of May.
I asked three times for the owner's contact information. The property manager, ----- has refused to give me this information. She then decides to type a very sarcastic letter and tape it to my door after I questioned her about the horrible "miliatry clause". The office manager took it upon herself to call my place of employment (military) and ask to speak to my commander because of this so called payment dispute.
This staff is completely unprofessional and I would NOT recommend my worst enemy reside here. Military personnel keep moving and dare not stop at this place. The miliatry discount is not much of a discount at all either. Stay clear!

Recommended: NO
Overall Rating
2 out of 5
Parking:
3 of 5
Maintenance:
3 of 5
Construction: 3 of 5
Noise:
2 of 5
Grounds: 3 of 5
Safety: 1 of 5
Office Staff:
1 of 5
I'm the author!
Lived here?


User Responses

From: Anonymous Date: 04/24/2007
I am also in the military and just recently moved out of Bandera Commons. I also had to put in my 30 days notice to vacate along with my orders. This is in the lease for the Military Clause. And it is across te board for all military. Why should you be any different. My experenience with the office staff was always welcoming and friendly. I understand that they have their policies that they must follow.
From: Anonymous Date: 05/30/2007
I think what she is stating is that even though this ridiculous policy is in the military clause, it's not fair. If you're an active duty member during war time, why should you be required to give a 30 day notice? Most troops don't even receive a 30 day notice when they are called to leave. What ever happened to support the troops? Their policy should consider what is happening in the world right now. It's obvious that the statement above was written by someone that didn't go to war and actually had a permanent change of station and had plenty of time to submit a 30 day notice. Get a clue next time before you decide to write!
Your thoughts? Post a response to this review.
Display my response: with my username anonymously
Responses appear below reviews and one response per user is permitted.

Disclaimer: No attempt has been made to verify or assure the accuracy of the claims made by the author of this opinion or responses. You must judge the truthfulness of any review and accept responsibility for your use of this information.

   Free estimates on moving trucks      Free quotes on movers
What's New On OH MY APARTMENT

   What to Do if You Lose Your Apartment Key - Aug 18
   How to Get Yourself Off of a Renter's Blacklist - Aug 11
   Asking for References from Your Old Landlords - Aug 04
   Is Your Rent Control Landlord Trying to Force You Out? - Jul 28
   Creating Counter Space in Your Kitchen - Jul 21
   10 Things Smart Renters Know About Apartment Hunting
   How to Break Your Lease Legally



Up to: Bandera Commons
          San Antonio apartments

Apartment Ratings Nationwide