In July of 2006, I came to town in search of a one-bedroom apartment at an acceptable price with an easy commute to my job in downtown Richmond. I was unfamiliar with the area and received broad warnings about crime on "the Southside", but after visiting this apartment complex (then known as South Slope), I was impressed with the size, price, and location, not to mention the favorable layout and landscaping at the property. I signed a lease the same day and subsiquently, ALL MY EXPECTIONS WERE MET OR EXCEEDED FOR TWO YEARS, (until July 2008 when I left Richmond to attend law school in another city). If I were still living in Richmond, VA, this would ABSOLUTELY still be my residence.

I had previously only lived in one apartment complex, which was family owned, and in moving to Richmond, I almost expected to be taken advantage of by a "big" property management company. Much to my surprise, the property managers always treated tenants fairly when there was a problem (although there does seem to be an unusually high turn-over among employees in the rental office; I think Weinstein moves them around a lot.) On one occasion, my neighbor and I became slightly ill one day (nothing serious) and suggested that there might be a mold problem with the drainage trays that were part of the air conditioning systems - Weinstein immediately solved this potential problem by replacing key components that MIGHT have been subject to mold. On another occasion, just last month (july '08) as I was moving out, it turned out that I had not signed the proper paperwork to provide notice of vacancy - Weinstein recognized that the property manager should have informed me, and they didn't hold me responsible for any rent after my move out date mid-month, even though they could have attempted to hold me responsible for an additional $1,700 (READ: This level of respect for tenants is RARE in ANY part of the country).

As for the crime, I did see quite a few sketchy characters wandering through the complex (primarily from the cheaper housing across the street), but I only had one frightening encounter with a "gentleman" attempting to steal a car one evening. ( Just FYI, I'm a 23 year old caucasion male, and I imagine girls might feel more uncomfortable if living by themselves in the area, but I did have female friends who did this, with no problems). I did come home to find my neighbors' doors kicked on two occasions, but that was back in 2006, and I can say emphatically that THIS COMMUNITY IS IMPROVING RAPIDLY, desipite other reviews to the contrary. Truth be known, if long-time residents are leaving, it's only because they've raised the rent this year, but I will reiterate that regardless of this price increase, I would certainly continue to live here if in Richmond.

Maintenance problems were few and were fixed the same-day they were reported - always. There were no bug problems or any other typical negatives associated apartment living. I had a washer and drying in my apartment, and all other conveiences one might expect in a NICE apartment. I will note that Comcast service was less than reliable at the location, but that was just my experience, and there are alternatives to Comcast. I feel a great deal of gratitude to Weinstein for providing me with fair and favorable living conditions for two full years, and I hope this review fully represents my positive memories of Abbington Hills/South Slope Apartments. My only regret is that Weinstein operates no properties in my new location. If you value your money and would like to live in a nice apartment, choose Abbington Hills.

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