Apartment Ratings | Lancaster Commons Ratings and Reviews

Lancaster Commons: July, 2008. Salem, Oregon. (Not Recommending)

2008-07-23T23:47:31-06:00

From egsavi: No managers on site in the evenings or weekends, when they are in the office the only answer to your problems is "We are sooo sorry! Unfortunately we can't do anything about it" ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: Im sorry, but please, please, please, do not rent here (Not Recommending)

2008-06-04T14:37:54-06:00

From brianb.berry@gmail.com: This place seems nice from the outside and when they give you a tour they make it seem like everything is just great. Well the truth is that dogs shit all over the grass, Mexicans play their music up full blast at all hours of the night. There is a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: DONT RENT HERE ( SUCKS) (Not Recommending)

2008-02-21T15:19:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: THIS PLACE SUCKS. RUDE STAFF THAT LIE AND MAKE UP STORIES ABOUT TENENTS, WILL SAY ANYTHING TO KICK YOU OUT WONT CONTROL NOISE IN APT, TRASH AND NOISE ALL DAY AND NIGHT, KIDS RUN AROUND PARENTS DONT CARE MOSLTY MEXICANS IN APT MAKE UP FEES AND WONT GIVE DEPOST BACK ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: for the love of Lancaster!! (Recommending!)

2007-12-05T22:12:46-06:00

From longlivetonto@yahoo.com: I have lived at these apartments for nearly five years and I have no complaints. The managers are people pleasers and do whatever they can to make you happy. They go out of their way to make sure you know that they are doing whatever they can to fix any ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: Lancaster Commons SUCKS! (Not Recommending)

2007-11-22T03:26:39-06:00

From bbagwell: I took over a lease from a couple who was trying to move out. The fee for breaking the lease would have cost them thousands. It took several months for the management to even realize the people had moved out even though I was there when they filled out the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: Not So Bad Afterall (Recommending!)

2007-10-22T16:55:53-06:00

From Cquimby@gmail.com: Well at the beginning of our stay at LC was just "okay" we had a few issues with moving in, the deposits were rather large, but totally understandable now... Just they didn t seem together with everything, and we kept getting mailers on the door w/ an "adjusted" amount, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: LC will bust your ass for years to come (Not Recommending)

2007-10-11T22:07:51-06:00

From jdenton: I lived in LC from 1999 - 2002. Back then, the environment was pretty good but was declining fast by the time I left. The deadbolt lock on my door had broken several times and each time it was "repaired". Well, the last time it was "repaired" I was out ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: DOUBLE STANTARDS (Not Recommending)

2007-10-11T17:31:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I STILL LIVE IN THIS (HERE) TRYING TO MOVE MY SON HAS SPECIAL NEEDS AND WAS GIVING A NOTICE TO SHUT HIM UP CAUSE PEOPLE ARE COMPLAING BUT ITS OK FOR ALL THE MEXICANS TO PARTY MAKE NOISE THAT KEEP YOUR ALL FAMILY UP, THE STAFF DONT CARE ONLY WANT ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: my worst nightmare that just wont go away! (Not Recommending)

2007-09-28T11:29:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is by far the worst apartment complex I have ever lived in. We moved to Salem, oblivious to what was good or bad so we unfortunately landed here. Most of the people who live here are hard core criminals, drug users etc There were two killings in the 12 ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: Not worth the $$$ Edited review, original post 9/27/07 (Not Recommending)

2007-10-12T10:36:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: **Edited review: I softened the terminology in an attempt not to 'attack' the staff, while still expressing my frustration, also raised rating on maintenance staff and grounds upon further thought. The rest of the review stands***When we signed our lease for this apartment, my husband swore this was the nicest ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: DONT even think about it. (Not Recommending)

2007-06-12T21:52:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This has been my worst experience at any complex. The managers seem friendly when you sign your lease, but dont seem to do anything to help you out when you really need it later on. Not only do I have to often contact the police because there is a fight ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: don't be taken advantage of (Not Recommending)

2007-04-20T19:36:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-:
I recently completed the leasing process at Lancaster. I have to say the leasing staff is possibly the least professional and rudest I have ever encountered.

The apartments are okay - at best. Certainly not worth the rent or the trouble of dealing with such rude staff.

Don't expect a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: Terrible (Not Recommending)

2006-12-03T00:53:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: (1) Representation. They say anything less than a one year lease is not possible the first year, but don't believe them because I know people who had 6 and 9 month leases their first year (which I admit is my fault for not pressing the issue). They also say that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: Not worth the headace! (Not Recommending)

2006-06-19T19:27:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I know some people say that this place is so great, but trust me, its not. In the last year they have had numerous fights at partys, stabbings, and even a deadly shooting! If you like lots of noise, car strereos thumping, partys going on at all hours of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: Blown Away (Recommending!)

2006-05-21T15:58:41-06:00

From Jesca1976: I haven't read all of the reviews, but from what I have read it's bad. If I would have read this stuff before we moved in, we wouldn't have. Which would be unfortunate because no one else would have let us have Sadie (our dog), and also because we'd have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: Could be better, could be worse. (Not Recommending)

2005-10-02T01:26:26-06:00

From maverick218: Where do I start. Initially when I moved in over 2 1/2 years ago the apartments appeared well maintained and the grounds appeared well kept. Then I moved in. First off every electrical outlet in the apartment is loose and most appliances don't work without fiddling with the plugins. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: Poor maintenance, unsanitary, deposit ripoff (Not Recommending)

2005-01-03T15:36:13-06:00

From magg: My family and I lived at the Lancaster Commons apartments for over 5 years, Our apartment leaked water inside the whole time. We had electricle plugs that didn't work, extensive dry-rot in our patio door and porch area. We had mold and mildew in our windows, and growing in our ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: I like it (Recommending!)

2004-10-27T16:25:00-06:00

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Lancaster Commons: Serious problems with noise (Not Recommending)

2004-10-16T20:29:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The regular lawn and landscaping maintainance is really the only point in this complex's favor. While the maintainance crew has been very friendly and quick about fixing problems with the apartments, the office staff is not. Numerous complaints have been made about noise, drug use, loud and late night parties ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: Went to get an Apartment (Not Recommending)

2004-10-01T06:18:12-06:00

From charon_styx99@yahoo.com: Went to get an apartment last year or try actually. The girl/woman was just rude an acted as if we were lesser of a human being then her. I was very disappointed, when we asked to see an apartment she acted as if we were bothering her day of sitting ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: Great Staff/ Great Location & overall great living enviroment. (Recommending!)

2004-08-18T00:00:00-06:00

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

Lancaster Commons: (Not Recommending)

2004-05-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It is interesting that this complex only achieved a 24% approval rating. Even this low stat is skewed; management attempted to inflate it. Considering the many negative reviews, the scales weigh in favor of the renters, and show the management is dishonest. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: There are two sides to every story (Recommending!)

2004-04-13T00:00:00-06:00

From management8208: Oh yes this is managment. I have worked here for almost 4 years. I remember all of these reviews. Most people will not tell you the whole story and that is fine. I was there when the person said that they were yelled at and pointed at. That is not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes (Recommending!)

2004-03-16T00:00:00-06:00

From leoandsamantha: great staff, great location (especially if you love shopping) great restaurants within walking distance, buss stop within 5 min walk that drops you in downtown in 30 mins (if your car breaks down or someone doesent have a driving lisc.) ,wonderful swimmingpool, indoor basketball,weight room, clean area with prompt service ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: Overpriced (Not Recommending)

2004-03-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If the rent was $100 less I would be happy. The apts are shoddy in building, the staff is not responsive and unfriendly to deal with. Entering the office you are made to feel as though you are intruding. Parking is horrible if you have a second car, lease information ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: noisy, unclean (Not Recommending)

2004-01-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: unsafe living environment, shoddy plumbing and woodwork, really lame office workers. do they even work? usually they just stand around smoking. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: total scam (Not Recommending)

2003-11-17T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: the staff is rude, uneducated and straight up out of a stephen king novel. i would not use the apartments here for a toilet much less to live in. Oh yeah, they will try to scam your deposit. all and all they suck. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: Deposit Rip-Off (Not Recommending)

2003-08-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After living in Lancaster Commons for 2 months short of 2 years we moved into our first home. When I signed up to rent there they charged me 300 dollars for a deposit on the apartment. After we moved from the apartment we got a bill from them for the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: Rude employees (Not Recommending)

2003-07-17T00:00:00-06:00

From Kap62_28@hotmail.com: 1. Poor customer service -- quality does not matter to staff though they will give you sacharine sweet smiles.

2. Conduct your own thorough check-in for damage, because they bill for pre-existing damage.

3. Like others have said they try anything to con people out of money.

4. The positive comments ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: SAD (Not Recommending)

2003-06-21T00:00:00-06:00

From SARENTER@YAHOO.COM: THE OFFICE STAFF/MANAGEMENT IS ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE, THEY ARE USELESS WHEN ANY REAL PROBLEMS EXIST. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND NEVER RENT HERE. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: NIGHTMARE ON CORAL AVE (Not Recommending)

2003-06-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: iN A WORD THIS PLACE SUCKS. THE OFFICE STAFF IS FRIENDLY ONLY UNTIL YOU SIGN A LEASE. FROM THAT POINT ON THEY SUCK. THE INDIVIDUAL WHO GAVE THEM A GOOD RATING PROBABLY WORKS THERE. A 2/5 INDICATES PROBLEMS HERE EXIST. THE OFFICE STAFF DOES NOT EVEN DESERVE THE 1.92/5 GIVEN ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: Great experience (Recommending!)

2003-06-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived a lot of places throughout my life and have usually moved after one year of residency. I lived at Lancaster Commons for three years because of the staff, facilities and community. The girls in the office always greeted me with a smile and promptly attended to any ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: Office staff have little regard for responsibility and accountability (Not Recommending)

2003-05-07T00:00:00-06:00

From 3star3@comcast.net: The office staff demonstrated contempt for the customer from the first point of contact, showed ignorance pertaining to the language in their rental contracts, and were ineffectual in dealing with renters rights to a safe, clean living environment until backed into a corner. As in other reviews of this complex, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: white trash office staff, poor living conditions (Not Recommending)

2003-04-25T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i would never again live in this sorry assed facility even if i were paid. rules are never enforced, when complaints are filed with jennifer and tara in the office they disrespect the person making the complaint. one time a billing error was made on their behalf and jennifer in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: Not Safe (Not Recommending)

2003-04-06T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: While I lived here, my car was broke into, my neigbors house was broke into, a man stood naked in his window inside the complex, pleople treat inside streets of complex as speed way and there were gun shots fired inside of the complex, not to mention fights, loads of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: Nightmare Commons (Not Recommending)

2003-03-27T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My key didnt work in my lock and when they finally sent someone to fix it, he said it wasnt broken. I requested again and they took my old keys and ostensibly replaced the lock, but it broke again. Called them again to fix it and never heard from them. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: Beware! You will regret signing a lease! (Not Recommending)

2002-11-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have had several problems with their leasing staff. They will do whatever they can to overcharge you and scam you out of money. Signing a lease with them is something I will regret for the rest of my life. Dont expect to get your security deposit back either when ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: Check your deposit refund! They double-charge! (Not Recommending)

2002-10-18T00:00:00-06:00

From mdeweyg@hotmail.com: After 12 months of enjoying our residence at Lancaster Commons, when it came time to give the 30-day notice, everything turned sour. Not only did they treat us rudely, when we finally go our deposit back, the itemized list (which many people probably don´t check) indicated charges which made no ... [click to read full apartment review]

Lancaster Commons: Poor management (Not Recommending)

2002-05-06T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Not timely in maintenance, and other matters. Rules and regualtions not enforced. Complex not kept up. Facilities not up to standard. ... [click to read full apartment review]