The apartment is very stylish. Custom paint job is great. The kitchen looks like something out of a designer magazine. TONS of extra storage space! The grounds are immaculate (although all that noise the grounds crew makes sometimes makes you wonder if it is really worth it!)

The amnemities are good. The pools are really nice and clean, and always staffed by lifeguards. My only complaint is that they are swarming with kids who don't always behave very well, and the lifeguards are reluctant to reprimand them. The rumor is that one pool used to be for families, and the other adults-only. If that is true, I wish they would go back to that.

The fitness center is nice, although kind of small. Timing is everything as far as getting a machine. They have a fantastic fitness trail! Very challenging (lots of hills). It isn't very well lit, but I never felt unsafe because there were several other people out on it. There is a great athletic field bordering the property as well.

The residents of Brittany Commons are nice and quiet, mostly consisting of families and retirees. Not the most exciting crowd, but very pleasant.

The office staff seems to be very friendly. Maintenance is okay. I have had a few minor problems. Some were fixed very quickly; other times it required me practically begging.

Others have commented on parking. I will concur that it is atrocious. Visitor parking is minimal, and not always clearly marked. Just ask my boyfriend, who got towed recently.

Addressing the supposed pest problem: It is Virginia. There are all kinds of creepy-crawlies in this state, and, yes, sometimes they get in the apartment. It is hardly what I would consider an infestation, just an annoyance. I would hardly consider it BC's fault. I have never seen any rodents.

Other small annoyances: There are only two trash dumpsters. They are not centrally located, so most of the time I end up throwing a bag in my trunk and dropping it off on my way out the apartment complex. The community grills are a little sketchy. The front office intially advertised that they would sign for deliveries in your absence. This was a big draw for me since I commute to the north for work, and am never around during the day to sign for packages. Often, I don't even make it home while the post office is open. Three months after moving in, Brittany Commons stopped this practice, citing that it was an inconvenience for them.

Watch out for rent increases too!

I won't be renewing my lease at Brittany Commons, but through no fault on their account. I am simply tired of the long commute, and wish to find someplace closer. However, I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in living here.

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