Apartment Ratings | Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow) Ratings and Reviews

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): This place is decent. (Recommending!)

2008-10-09T16:34:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am a current tenant at Tamar and I almost didnt move in after reading the reviews on this site. However, being from out of state I quickly found that in Columbia things are VERY overpriced and this place was the best value for the money. I live alone in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): Not Recommended (Not Recommending)

2008-10-01T11:32:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: To echo a few other reviewers on this site, I was also told by Tamar Meadow's management that it is standard practice to send final bills to collection agencies before sending the bills to the former tenants (and before sending the tenants the security deposit and accompanying paperwork). It's a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): Tamar Meadow Management, not what it seems... (Not Recommending)

2008-09-08T12:02:15-06:00

From redhot_n_mad: A previous message in reference to being reported to collections before receiving notice of damages is 100% TRUE! But why do they get away with it? I've never encountered this in the ten other apartments I have lived in. I think this is something personal with Mrs. Nicole Thomas. Don't ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): very unsafe,.unhelpful staff.,exhorbitant electricity bills.. (Not Recommending)

2008-08-11T11:53:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Nobody should even think of moving in these apts.It is a good looking apt complex.thts the only good thing abt it..the electricity bills reach upto 400$in winter even with minimum usage..I have ants in the kitchen.Though I made a complaint, the management has done nothing ..the staff was good initially ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): Considering moving here in future (Recommending!)

2008-08-09T19:43:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Went for a tour today. The person in the office was nice and knowledgable, and seemed to have an enthusiasm for what her community offers. It sounds like there are tons of upgrades fairly recently done, including new kitchens, washer/dryers, and lighting. The price wasn't too high and the exteriors ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): Great Apartments (Recommending!)

2008-07-02T06:21:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love living at Tamar Meadow. I have a great large 1 bedroom apartment for a fair price. I dont think I could have found anything that measures up to Tamar standards for the same size and price. I love that there is a lot of green around and that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): Beautiful Complex-Love Tamar Meadow-Go and Judge for yourself!!!!!! (Recommending!)

2008-01-11T13:52:06-06:00

From redds38: I read the reviews alot on this website and it's very helpful when you are searching for a new place to hear reviews from residents there. This is a positive review for Tamar Meadow. I Love the community and I need to defend the office staff as well after reading ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): Tamar Meadow (Roach - Rodent Ranch & No Repairs) (Not Recommending)

2007-12-21T20:51:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in the "Meadow" for two years, and have been quite dissatisfied. The roaches and rodents rule. Service requests to handle the problems are not attended to without calls to the local health department. Requests for repairs, FORGET IT! What is sold in the office on the front ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): Tamar Meadow - Overpriced Ghetto (Not Recommending)

2007-10-10T19:06:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Apartments are drafty so expect a high electricity bill. My electricity bill doubled when compared to my previous two bedroom unit which was nearly twice the size. Units are Tamar Meadow are nicely appointed but small.Fee for pets is excessively high - $200 deposit plus $75.00 per month (for a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): One of the better choices in Columbia (Recommending!)

2007-08-02T11:20:53-06:00

From rentcs: There are a lot of apartments to choose from in Columbia so I hope this helps! We have been in Columbia for 2 years now, and the first year we lived in Autumn Crest which was AWFUL- believe every bad thing you read about them. Including my post (we were ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): If you love and live with a plenty of water, I recommend here (Not Recommending)

2007-07-30T22:46:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here from March.So now just 4 months.During just 4 months, there were water leaks.Now water leak is continued, also.I already gave up.At first time, water leaked for whole night, from water tank of upstairs.nearly all carpet was sunken. recently, there were 3 times more water leaks. from ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): Good for the area, anyway (Recommending!)

2008-08-01T19:02:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Tamar Meadow for about 15 months. The location is great, and you get MUCH MORE for your money there (in terms of space and amenities) compared to other apartment communities nearby. I thought that the apartments were very pretty, and there is a nice pool area. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): worst place to live (Not Recommending)

2007-02-01T17:05:01-06:00

From punxstuffs_red@comcast.net: I have been a resident of Tamar Meadow apartments, since feb of '06, and the service has been unbelieveblly unrealistic. I have had to repair my own service problems, even after talking with the apartment manager. I have paid my rent on time, with one exception, and after two weeks ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): No problems with my apartment (Recommending!)

2007-01-17T21:42:09-06:00

From markdavid246: So the apartments are not brand new. Who wants to pay for things you will most likely never use? I have lived here for 2 and a half years and yes, I have had to call for repairs. But, the staff responded within 24 hours and the problems were corrected ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): Tamar better than most (Recommending!)

2006-06-16T13:50:34-06:00

From prichardjames@yahoo.com: My wife and I moved from the Chase Lee apartments in Owings Mills, MD, (just north) two years ago into Tamar Meadow to cut down on the commutes.

No complaints whatsoever. The apartments are not new so there are some small things that show some wear, but David and the maintenance ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): Whats the problem? Its awesome here. (Recommending!)

2006-05-18T00:24:22-06:00

From PunkRockViolins@aol.com: I recently got this appartment with my partner who had gotten a new job. I am appalled at these reviews. Neither of us had sufficient credit first off and we didn't have very much money at all. The staff here was very helpfull and the manager, Shenetta, went above and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): Knowledgeable staff..... (Recommending!)

2006-01-24T17:52:35-06:00

From facelift101:
I read the reviews and was surprised at what I read. I signed a twelve-month lease with out even walking into their apartments. My initial contact was through email and so on. The staff there was knowledge about the surrounding area, the city, directions etc. They even assisted my family ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): 3 year resident! (Recommending!)

2005-10-19T15:23:52-06:00

From natureloving: As I just renewed my lease again for the 3rd time. Needless to say this is my last year because my husband and I are expecting. We are buying a house! I'm sadden to have read some of the residents responses. Sure just like any apt community you will have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): The worst place I've ever lived (Not Recommending)

2005-09-05T13:17:39-06:00

From biker623: As others have said the walls are paper thin. I hear my neighbor below every time they have sex, the people next to me yelling at their kids, and every step the guy above me takes.

There is very little parking. Even the management has admitted this to me.

The windows are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): I'm not a happy camper! (Not Recommending)

2005-08-25T14:57:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The location is perfect..The Maintenance is good. that's about it. I have had problems w/ noise since day one. My next door neighbor ghetto blasts her music every weekend; Friday, Saturday, & even on the day of rest, Sunday. I can no longer plan to get rest or catch up ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): Don't move here (Not Recommending)

2005-08-07T20:48:56-06:00

From rsmithiv@yahoo.com: I have lived here for two years.
My first year here i lived in a one bedroom apartment. The only problem I had was a water leak. However, the management and maintenance took care of the problem and even gave me a month rent free.
The second year I moved to a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): not the worst/not the best (Recommending!)

2005-06-06T16:36:11-06:00

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

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): Don't move here (Not Recommending)

2005-05-17T11:08:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I really wish I hadn't moved into Tamar Meadow. Yes the floor plan is nice, as well as the size of the balcony, even they newly remodled bathroom and kitchen are nice. But, here are reasons to stay away:

1. The maintence sucks - you request something be fixed (i.e. the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): WE ARE HOME (Recommending!)

2005-05-13T11:51:27-06:00

From lovemynewhome05: After the reviews I have read I guss things change becasue I had the best moving experiance I could have had. Staff very helpful. Thanks Shenetta ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): I HATE IT (Not Recommending)

2004-06-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Reasons why I hate Tamar Meadows Apartments:

1. Walls are paper thin. My neighbor has complained countless times about hearing "banging" sounds in my apartment. . .even when I'M NOT HOME. You know there's a problem when you can hear things from apartments all around you.

2. PARKING SUCKS. As many of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): (Not Recommending)

2004-05-05T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Tamar Meadow has an attractive layout but it seems to have been built quickly and cheap. I can hear my neighbors talking upstairs or moviing around. Although office staff is friendley, they are VERY slow in responding to requests. There's continuious banging from upstairs neighbors that have not been addressed. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): (Not Recommending)

2004-04-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My experience echos most of the reviews on this page. Top reason to avoid this place like the plague? The staff. The management personnel was constantly being replaced by even more unqualified (and *rude*) individuals. (I´ve encountered lower turnover rates - and greater skill - in fast food restaurants.) Response ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): I love it (Recommending!)

2004-04-17T00:00:00-06:00

From Talulla: Moved in in 2003, Love the layout, Love the apartment. I have had no problem with the office staff....They´ve always been kind and helpful with me.

The balcony is HUGE! We live in a 1br and it´s as if we have 2 with the balcony...

Rent is a good deal for what ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): Completely Satisfied...Try out Tamar Meadows (Recommending!)

2004-04-15T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I would highly recommend it for Wash DC commuters to live in the best side of Columbia...it´s close to MD 100 which connects to I-95 and your´re not too far from the MARC train station at DORSEY....Fantastic community, responsive maintenance workers, and friendly office staff...We´ve lived here since Summer 2000 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): Decent apartments, quiet neighborhood, helpful staff (Recommending!)

2004-02-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We have lived here for a year and a half, and have enjoyed it (after getting over the sticker shock of Columbia, after a small, quiet Midwestern town). The location is great--grocery store, video store & Chinese/Japanese, Indian and pizza paces 2 blocks away; wholesale club, Wal-Mart & Target Greatland ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): Summit Meadow now called Tamar Meadow (Not Recommending)

2003-09-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-:
They are not worth the money at all!!!! You would expect to pay this sort of rent in Columbia yes .. but it comes with top of the line service and no/less additional fees ... better kept apartments.
They raise the rent but do nothing to improve the quality of living ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): Apartment great; Staff hit-or-miss (Not Recommending)

2003-03-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: While the size and quality of my apartment is great for the price I´m paying, the staff is a pain to deal with.

I´ve called the leasing office a couple times to have some plumbing problems fixed and they were always done the very same day. More often than not, though, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): Summit Meadows was a pain to deal with. (Not Recommending)

2003-02-05T00:00:00-06:00

From gabriel: Between the flood in our apartment and a broken first floor window that took 2 weeks to fix, i found summit meadows maintance workers and office staff to be unresponsive, slow, disorganized and generally rude. In addition to the problems listed above, i also found that their list of "80 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): now Tamar Meadow, staff remain unresponsive (Not Recommending)

2003-01-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Name changed to Tamar Meadow, yet staffs remain just as un responsive to requests as ever.

Pro.

The apartments are nice enought, resonable price for the size/safety.

Con.

1) prepare to pay a hefty heating bill, the apartment have very bad insulation, i paid 90 bucks in the winter to heat a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): Great apartment, unhelpful/unresponsive staff... (Recommending!)

2003-01-03T00:00:00-06:00

From squeakypig21: The apartment itself is great. Spacious, well-lit, and fully equiped with washer, dryer, dishwasher, etc. My apartment comes with a few extras (that I pay for, mind): vaulted ceilings, fireplace, and a bay window.

The staff, however, is another story. Phone calls are never returned and maintenance requests require persistence. It´s ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): Difficult office staff, Nice apartments (Recommending!)

2002-11-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartments themselves are very nice. Except for how the laundry room is situated with the kitchen, the layout works well. They are quiet, have great balconies and have spacious rooms. The community is conveniently located to highways, shopping and food. The largest negative is the office staff. They are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): nice apartments, staff unhelpful (Recommending!)

2002-11-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love the actual apartment and it´s location. Very spacious and comfortable, with huge, wonderful balconies. Staff, however, leaves much to be desired. They are unhelpful and not willing to work with you. Phone calls are not returned, and I´ve been treated rudely on several occasions. Disorganization prevails. Apartment has ... [click to read full apartment review]

Tamar Meadow (formerly Summit Meadow): best apartment I have every lived in (Recommending!)

2002-10-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love living here. It is so quiet and the apartments are huge. The balcony is so big and private that I feel like I have a third bedroom. The kitchen is wonderful. More than enough counter space and cabinets. I have more counter space than my friends with houses. ... [click to read full apartment review]