Apartment Ratings | Alize Ratings and Reviews

Alize: Friendly & involved management....until the lease is signed! (Not Recommending)

2009-11-18T14:37:23-06:00

From hstfan2002: Our experience at Alize started off as a dream come true. The office staff went out of their way to help us with every step of the leasing and moving process. Then someone flipped the switch. Now that we are locked in for 12 months there is no need to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Onsite Management - nice BEFORE you sign the lease - beware (Not Recommending)

2009-10-29T07:47:44-06:00

From darzian007: Under new ownership since May, but management staff still needs training. Joe was not aware that he could look up a resident phone number via computer nor that a hold deposit was required for every apartment. Erin (the manager) did not know about Sequoia's 30-day guarantee. When it was referenced, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: (Recommending!)

2009-06-15T18:02:02-06:00

From cdmama: My husband and I had a very positive living experience at the Alize. Quiet complex, clean environment and a sense of feeling safe. Nothing is perfect but in comparison to other complexes in the area,it seemed to be a very desirable place to live.I loved the ample parking. Never a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Place has been overall pleasant...I would recommend it comfortably (Recommending!)

2009-05-23T12:09:47-06:00

From ExperiencedAptDweller: Before moving here, I did some extensive research based on my list of priorities. It was between St. Moritz, City Lights, and Alize. Alize won based on the school's boundary lines. The other two apartments would put my kiddos at Wood Canyon Elementary. However, I wanted them at Don Juan ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Under new management (Recommending!)

2009-05-20T20:52:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Hi everyone, Thought I would give an update to the group. Alize is under new ownership. On April 30th, Alize was purchased by Sequoia Equities, Inc. They seem to know what they are doing. Alicante, a complex down the street owned by the same group, has won awards in the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: They kept my deposit (Not Recommending)

2009-05-16T11:51:00-06:00

From ihatealizeitsucks: Alize is as bad as some of these reviews suggest. I was once attacked by an unleashed pit bull here. Also, they kept my deposit...3 months after I moved to another state, I cannot get them to refund my deposit or even return my calls. If you move here, be ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: I'm afraid it's true (Not Recommending)

2009-05-05T16:28:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We enjoyed the complex during the first month or so, but as soon as my wife and I started having problems (plumming, garbage disposal, neighbors, etc) the staff started showing their true colors. Not returning voicemails, emails, even when you did get them on the line and they said they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Avoid Alize Like the Plague (Not Recommending)

2009-04-25T23:38:21-06:00

From alizeishell: I have been a personal witness to the following events at Alize:1. Management leasing an apartment to a family that had a vicious pit bull that attacked three residents.2. The presence of a dozen motorcycles throughout the complex, which roar at all hours of the day and night, as if ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Unhappy place (Not Recommending)

2009-04-08T16:13:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in almost a year ago and every thing seemed fine but since then the attitudes of the office staff has gotten worse and worse.There seems to be a great deal of anomosity among them and they take it out on the residents.There is also a new leasing guy ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Lived here five years without problems (Recommending!)

2009-02-14T16:30:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Wow...what an astounding variety of reviews. I can share my personal experience. I have lived here for five years without problems. The office staff has been helpful [ especially Alice]. Some staff are less helpful or knowledgeable, but I have not had any serious issues. I live in the back ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: STAY AWAY FROM HERE! (Not Recommending)

2008-05-29T13:41:23-06:00

From StayAwayFromAlize: We did not listen to all of the other comments left on here and now we REGRET IT! Parking, Noise, the Grounds, and Safety are all ok. However, the apartment structure itself has not been well maintained since being built in the late 90's. There are silverfish and termites, the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: I don't know what everyone is complaining about (Recommending!)

2008-04-29T23:21:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for about 4 years and I have no idea what these people are complaining about. First of all, I'm not sure how an apartment manager can regulate someone smoking in their unit. My advice to that user...close your vents or move to a unit where your neighbor ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Satisfied customer (Recommending!)

2008-03-23T16:53:19-06:00

From jose_sam: Before moving to this apartment, I was a little nervous due to some of the negative comments that is present in this site. But I cant be any more happier now. This is by far the best apartment that I have lived. Very quiet, very safe and very clean. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: NOT a good place to live (Not Recommending)

2008-02-19T14:48:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First of all, there ARE some pluses - LOCATION is close to 73, close to the AV Town Center with Edwards 20 Theatre, restaurants, Ralph's, etc. and a nice pool.While the overall place seems nice enough, there are serious health violations going on. Start with ROACHES and SILVERFISH. What makes ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Never had a problem (Recommending!)

2007-12-19T21:58:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am frankly shocked about the negative reviews I have read on here. I have been very pleased with the apartment and staff. It is a nice looking place, is well kept, and is very sound proof. I am on the first floor, and never have heard noise from my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: DO NOT RENT HERE!!!!! PLEASE READ THIS!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-12-14T21:50:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: DO NOT RENT HERE!!!!! Erin Hilgert (property manager) is a lying, kaniving, sorry excuse for a landlord. Once you sign the lease, Erin will do everything she can to make you feel ignored, threatened, insignificant and not wanted!!! She appears to be a very unhappy person and I am convinced ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Not a very nice or clean property!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-11-01T12:14:53-06:00

From iic4mail@rocketmail.com: The staff is great over the phone and on the tour. But starting on move-in day the problems begin. The apartment was not ready, promises by the staff were forgotten, noise from the toll road is very loud, repairs took to long to complete. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Not a Bad Place (Recommending!)

2007-10-03T23:08:19-06:00

From Zinge: I lived there for almost 2 years. Here is my break down:Upside:* Very safe town (http://www.city-data.com/city/Aliso-Viejo-California.html)* Just up the street from the town center (Movies / Shopping / Food)* When things did break that I could not fix myself, they fixed it ASAP.* When moving in Alice gave us a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: The longer you live here, the worse it gets! (Not Recommending)

2007-06-18T22:38:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We've lived here 4 years and that was 3 years too many! The office staff is as sweet as sugar to you at the beginning but once you sign the lease they forget all about you. The day we moved in we had a few things wrong in our unit ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: it sucks (Not Recommending)

2007-02-18T22:12:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: do not even bother. This is the worst complex ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Nice Community (Recommending!)

2007-02-07T15:13:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Alize since November 2006 and I have not experienced the same issues that are listed in some of the other reviews. My apartment fixtures and amenities are fine, the place was clean when I moved in and I LOVE the layout. I very rarely hear my ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Not the best choice i have made (Not Recommending)

2007-01-28T13:49:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: As a resident i just am tired of all the hassle and headaches i have encountered here at Alize apartments. I recently moved and am now leasing a 1 bedroom townhome and recommend doing so over any apartment community. It may cost an extra $100 or so a month but ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Nice Place to Live (Recommending!)

2007-01-20T23:48:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been living at Alize for 6 months now, and I don't have the sort of problems mentioned. The garbage trucks used to come at 7:00 am, but Peter in the office called and complained and they now do not come earlier than 8:00 am. Prior to this change that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Pathetic in every way. Do not waste your money. (Not Recommending)

2006-12-09T03:32:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The most pathetic management, staff and parent company. They simply don't give a shit about their tenants and treat them very poorly. Apartment quality is bad, amenities are worthless and location is bad too. Alize is owned and run by rednecks who simply have no respect for anyone. Do not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Just not happy! (Not Recommending)

2006-11-02T04:56:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been calling for 5 days and nobody has called me back. The management doesn't seem to care. On move in my apartment wasn't clean and management didn't do anything about it. I've asked for new carpet numerous times with no response. I would not recommend this complex. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: a great place to live (Recommending!)

2006-09-19T21:22:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here over a year, and renewed my lease. it's a great community. the poeple are nice, the staff cares about their tenants. we've never had any problems at all. they maintain the property well, they have fun activities, every request for maintenance has been handled promptly. i ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Not So Hot! (Not Recommending)

2006-08-23T15:56:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We lived on the first floor for a year and our apartment flooded twice. We were not compensated at all for it. It happened during our vacation time once so we're especially sore about it. The grounds are well kept and we have had no trouble with crime. The staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: not such a good deal any more (Not Recommending)

2006-07-10T21:12:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The actual apartment isn't that bad, the amenities are modern and the complex is generally well maintained, however:

1. There is a fair amount of crime (vandalism and theft from garages etc/free weights stolen from the gym).
2. The garbage collection wakes you up twice weekly at 7am with crashing sounds all ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: This place has just gone to the dogs (Not Recommending)

2006-06-24T21:13:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: No where have i lived where they accept any type of dog or people. The smells, sounds, and even the sights have just turned me off. I am appalled by the type of individuals that live here. Itﾀﾙs unbelievable. Then again, i should not have such high standards when it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: DO NOT RENT HERE (charged $734 over security deposit for carpet) (Not Recommending)

2006-05-17T04:19:00-06:00

From crazycapps666@yahoo.com: A plant of mine leaked on the carpet and the lessors charged me $734 including my $199 deposit for the entire carpet when damage was only done to a small portion of the carpet. This was a suprise to me because they called me to get my return address saying ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: I recommend it (Recommending!)

2006-04-06T00:19:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I currently live here and quite enjoy it. Thought it was quiet (minus the enterance quarters), plently of parking, nice facilities and very clean. Not too satsisfied with the staff, found kind of rude when needing some help with things, but living here is quite enjoyable. Huge apartment space. I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Never live here! (Not Recommending)

2006-02-26T19:44:57-06:00

From 9997878: Just a miserable place to live. I have had so many peoblems. Plumbing is just horrible. Some very shady neighbors. Loud kids running all over. Dogs barking at all times of the night. By the way, just look at their dog requirments (no wieght limit) just certain breeds like pit ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: (Not Recommending)

2006-02-16T06:40:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Awesome! (Recommending!)

2006-02-03T12:31:30-06:00

From writemeanemail@yahoo.com: We're currently living there on a 940 Square Feet apartment. The apartment is on the second floor and we don't have anyone above or below us. The complex is clean, well kept, maintainance is always there right away when you need them. There's plenty of Parking. Apartments have crown molding! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Enjoyed Living here.. (Recommending!)

2005-12-28T19:04:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Only leaving because of job. The gate broke alot, but there could be worse problems. I liked the staff. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: There are worse places to live. (Recommending!)

2005-10-26T10:43:52-06:00

From renterforeverz: I live here now. It's not too bad, but there are definitely problems. Good: relatively quiet and safe. Staff have a few programs like free brunch and pizza days. Good gym and relatively competitive rent price. Bad: no elevators for upper floors, management really is pretty clueless on most things. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Many Miserable days (Not Recommending)

2005-10-23T00:12:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: For the first 8 months we lived at Alize we had to deal with a LOUD tenant above us who was up all night long stomping around anywhere between midnight and 6am, watching loud tv, slamming drawers and doors. That tenant finally moved out and we were told we were ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Nice apartments, lousy customer service by leasing staff (Recommending!)

2005-09-26T17:13:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My apartment and the amenities are great. My only concerns about Alize are the administrative staff in the office. They put a sign out directing residents to use the leasing office door rather than the regular office door because they are too lazy to sit at the front desk and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: staff is rude and they stole our security deposit! (Not Recommending)

2005-09-23T12:32:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The staff is rude, we had a rat lliving in the apartment and they didn't care, they took our security deposit after alleging that we left a dirty apartment, but that was impossible because we were NEVER THERE and we even hired service to clean before we left! They even ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Alize is a great place to be! (Recommending!)

2005-09-21T20:45:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Reading the negative comments about the Alize, I don't believe it. They must be crazy! I have the best experience here and enjoy living here. Thanks, Alize! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Leasing staff is rude, incompetent and lazy! (Not Recommending)

2005-09-11T00:44:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We've lived here for 3 years and the only reason we've stayed this long is because of the location and being next to our child's school. But enough is enough! It has gotten to the point where it's just not worth it. We are literally counting the days until our ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Be aware of PIT BULLS on site!!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-08-21T17:59:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I recently moved out because of similar problems posted on the site. But just to add to it was a problem i have with a dog near my apartment. At alize their contract stipulates certain dog breads are allowed. However, when i complained about an illegal dog bread (PIT BULL)they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Will miss Alize (Recommending!)

2005-05-10T22:31:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: During the 5 years living at Alize has been great. The office staff is very helpfull and made us feel welcome when we came into the office with questions or just to get some coffee and cookies. My family will miss Alize and the staff. If we did not buy ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Its a nice place but there are problems, (Not Recommending)

2005-03-17T17:52:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Like what many people had said,there are alot of issues, and I'm going to be as truthful as possible. It feels safe compared to other areas, i'm not too worried about my car for the most part, or leaving my groceries at the bottom of the steps while i park ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Miserable office staff (Not Recommending)

2005-02-28T12:01:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'm a current resident at this complex and am not happy with the office staff. I've had a few issues with my move in, i.e. setting up gas, elec, sewer and move in date which I needed to work out with the office staff. I've found them to be abrasive ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Too Many Management Reviews! (Not Recommending)

2005-02-14T20:51:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Their are too many reviews that are obviously written by Alize Management -
not by an Alize Tenant. I have listed four reviews which should be deleted
from the rating.

12/29/04 - Very Content living at Alize

12/02/04 - Loved It, Wish we could have
stayed

11/06/04 - It Is A ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Good place to live. (Recommending!)

2005-02-05T17:07:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We've lived here for over 5 years and are very pleased with everything from the grounds, to the staff. Our apartment is a home not just a place to sleep. I've recommended the complex to friends and they actually live here now as well.

... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Very content living at Alize (Recommending!)

2004-12-29T17:44:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been at Alize for 2 years and am very happy there. I think some of the negative reviews are very misleading and must be from people who had trouble paying their rent on time. The community is very quiet, and well laid out. There is always open parking ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: I hate old creeking pipes (Not Recommending)

2004-12-06T01:01:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Yes, i agree, alize is a death trap especially when potential renters are mis informed about how great the apartments are!! Thats a joke. I just moved out because my bedroom is situated right next to old creeking pipes that come from the water heater. Its called "shoty construction." What ... [click to read full apartment review]

Alize: Loved it, wish we could have stayed (Recommending!)

2004-12-02T14:22:51-06:00

From gryphoness@gmail.com: I'm really surprised at all of the negative reviews here -- I think part of the problem might be that on this site users are only leaving reviews if they encountered problems. We lived in a 1bdrm for a year until this past June when we had to move out ... [click to read full apartment review]