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Great Hills Apartments: PLEASE AVOID MAKING THIS COMPLEX YOUR HOME - Unsafe, over-priced, a/c not functioning properly, noise disturbance etc (Not Recommending)

2009-08-11T19:29:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Today, we received a notice to the effect that an apt was broken into and the person in it assaulted. Prior to this a woman jogging on Morado Circle was sexually assaulted.To add to the misery the electric bills are high 'cos of the outdated a/c's which are not replaced ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Great experience a few years ago (Recommending!)

2009-07-06T06:27:08-06:00

From maddycakes999@aol.com: i lived here from 2005-late2006 and i really enjoyed my time there!! everytime i ran into another renter they were always so kind and friendly. Never had a problem with noise from the upstairs neighbor or next door. Office staff there turned over often so i never really got to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Nice (Recommending!)

2009-05-21T14:06:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Great Hills for two years. Only one problem, the air conditioner occasionally leaks above the shower, but I call and someone has always come that day to take care of it. Never have a problem with parking, the staff is nice, and it is pretty quiet, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Horrible Management (Not Recommending)

2009-05-18T10:48:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for a year and I'm getting out as soon as I can.The apartments look nice from the outside but the condition on the inside isnt great. The air conditioning system is horribly outdated. I pay very high electric bills and my living room never really gets ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Bad Vibes (Not Recommending)

2009-04-30T17:58:02-06:00

From citizen1ita: I may not have the right to review this place since I didn't move in, but I was about to move in and I'm glad I didn't. The 1/1 we were about to lease was small, had older cabinetry with "dummy" drawers in the bathroom, and had a very small ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: GREAT complex and not just because of the location (Recommending!)

2009-03-14T12:42:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for 1 year (my lease is up and I'm transfering to another floor plan within the complex) and I absolutely love it. I am apalled at the low ratings for this complex because I have had such great experiences living here. My neighbors are wonderful and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Good location but nothing else (Not Recommending)

2009-02-01T12:18:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Great Hills banks on people choosing them for location. It's in the very nice Great Hills area, and there are many trees and deer around. Great place to go for a walk or jog, and the pool is pretty nice. That's the end of the good part.The upkeep and maintenance ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Great Experience!!! (Recommending!)

2008-04-28T16:35:32-06:00

From txstudent99: I have been living at Great Hills for almost one year now and have four other friends who also live there. I was lucky enough to find a house for this fall, but I had intended to stay at Great Hills before the house became available and I would (and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: I haven't moved out yet, some future retrospect (Not Recommending)

2008-03-15T06:54:26-06:00

From suckitgreathills: My lease is up in a few months. I'll be buying a house, cool. I've had a long history with Great Hills, a less than enjoyable one. This username shares the love.When I moved in, there was a lot to do. I didn't get the inspection sheet back to the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Really enjoy living here (Recommending!)

2008-02-14T08:48:06-06:00

From coolkatie29: I actually really enjoy living here! I've lived here for close to six month now. It's very quiet and for someone who just moved from Riverside, that's a really welcome change. I love that it's "off the beaten path" from the main road and the scenery is gorgeous. It's so ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Raising rent like crazy (Recommending!)

2007-10-16T18:42:15-06:00

From popeyes2007: This place has been a decent place to live...but beware when it's time to renew. I'm surprised that they have raised the rent on me 1000.00 for the new year. That's crazy, and I've checked other apartments in the area...the market has increased, but not by that much. Don't they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Help for unsatisfied residents of Hell Hills at Northland (Not Recommending)

2007-10-12T16:11:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I encourage anyone disappointed with the apartments and especially customer service to file a complaint at http://www.bbb.org especially those unfortunate ones who still have a lease... maybe something will change if you take action.I don't even know where to begin with a list of problems I have encountered living at ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Poor Move In Condition (Not Recommending)

2007-09-05T11:55:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Great Hills for 9 months. I would like to say that the maintenance staff and many of the leasing staff are great. I had many issues with my apartment when I first moved in. When I was first able to view the apartment prior to signing the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Stay far away form this place (Not Recommending)

2007-08-29T23:10:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This was the worst complex that I've ever lived in. The maintanice guys are useless and the office staff are rude bimbos that don't give a crap about the residents. When my car was stolen from the complex, they did'nt even care and they did'nt even send out flyers or ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: RUDE AND IMMORAL MANAGMENT, VIOLATED PRIVACY-HELL HILLS! (Not Recommending)

2007-08-23T18:00:08-06:00

From HellHills: NEVER LIVE THERE! Office managment is VERY rude and immoral! They called animal control because my dogs were on the balcony. Animal officer told me to file harassment against Johnetta and managment because they falsely called animal officer. They gave me a Lease Violation for having a dog water bowl ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: So far, So good (Recommending!)

2007-07-25T16:13:36-06:00

From austinkgurl1: Lived here for about six months so far, and have to say...so far so good. Management has been really nice, every time I have a problem. I've called them for various things: replace lights, spray outside for wasp nest, fix the washer, etc. They come, and sometimes I have to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Beware when moving out!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-07-11T16:41:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved out of these apartments at the end of May. Let me tell you the nightmare I'm having with the place. As a tenant the place was nice but over-priced and too small. I have a big apartment with less rent in central Austin. The scenry is nice ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Wonderful Place to Live (Recommending!)

2007-07-11T12:41:09-06:00

From notgood666: I am a resident at Great Hills and absolutely love it here! The landscape is gorgeous and so very peaceful! I have been a loyal resident here for over a year and find the office staff is very pleasant and the maintenance staff takes care of ALL issues way before ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: just one more stay away warning (Not Recommending)

2007-06-24T11:15:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I cant believe managment here. I was just reading about the lady that rooled her eyes last week and behold, I went in the office the turn in a work order request the other day and I guess the same lady, real skinny long straight hair rooled her eyes at ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Service has greatly deteriorated (Not Recommending)

2007-05-11T22:13:35-06:00

From FriscoBee: I first moved into Great Hills in March 2005, shortly after Amli sold it to Northland. The management at the complex was great (mind you, here I'm talking about the management right after the transfer of ownership). They knew you and knew what they were doing. They would follow up ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Hell hills!!!! (Not Recommending)

2007-04-22T11:59:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I will admit i was impressed when we came to look at this place, it was pretty, everyone seemed friendly and my apartment looked really good when we moved in. And thats where it ended, They suddenly stopped taking packages, we suddenyl had swarms of wasps everywhere, Besides the dog ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: it is the worst place. (Not Recommending)

2007-03-16T12:06:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: before i moved here i lived in what i thought was a dump with bad management in east austin. this place is more negligent and rude than i've ever seen. they don't accept packages, i've had a hole in my wall from a leak that came from the ice storm...it's ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Worst apartment I have ever lived in...hands down to Great Hills. (Not Recommending)

2007-02-22T08:55:26-06:00

From ashestx200: I have enjoyed the area that the apartments are in and it's a great community, but my one problem with the place is that it is older and the building is falling apart. I do feel like it could use better insulation due to the noise level, maintenance is not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Great views but beware (Not Recommending)

2007-02-04T13:33:16-06:00

From slwinaustin: I have a one bedroom on the greenbelt. The views are great for the area and the cost but that's all that's great. I've been here two years and a few weeks after I renewed my lease the office stopped accepting packages - which was a nightmare during the holidays. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: From Great to Awful in 4 years (Not Recommending)

2007-01-19T12:54:18-06:00

From tmo78759@gmail.com: I've lived here almost 5 years. When I moved in it was run by Amli and the service was friendly and efficient. Now, the service is worse than negligent. Maintenance call may not be answered for days, the grounds are now littered, they've let the flower beds die, and worst ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (Not Recommending)

2007-01-09T10:24:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The good news is that the complex is in a fantastic area, and the rent per square foot is cheaper than a lot of other places nearby. The bad news is that the Northland management team is negligent and unhelpful, and the apartments need major repairs. I think it was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: policies not customer oriented, staff is not experienced place is nice (Recommending!)

2006-12-04T18:45:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Have been here for over a year, the policies have become worse, for example they stopped accepting packages. The staff is hilariously disorganized and you have to stay on top of them, they have trouble telling you when your lease will end, your checks may not be cashed and you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Very nice (Recommending!)

2006-10-24T23:31:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I really like this place. Unfortanatly I have to move due to job relocation but the staff here is very nice and maintenance are very helpful. its quit, perfect for animals and thier are a few families that live here. This is the only property I have lived at that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Just moved in (Recommending!)

2006-08-24T01:17:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: IJust moved in this week and after 4 months of research so far Im very happy here. First the office people were very nice and helpful, they got me in when i wanted and helped me with everything I needed. My apartment is very nice, When I moved in I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: New Staff (Recommending!)

2006-08-15T22:07:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for 2 years and recently noticed some big improvements. Seems like the new staff really cares and tries to make a difference. Maintenance is the best it has ever been. Grounds are no longer ignored. Great place for the price. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: this place is great! (Recommending!)

2006-08-07T22:39:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for 2 years now and I have seen big changes.1 Amli let this place go to hell. the service was bad and Maintenance was really bad. Since northland took over Im actually proud to live here. The Maintenace still slacked for awhile but they have brought ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Northland GReat Hills is not customer oriented (Not Recommending)

2006-08-05T00:19:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Be warned!

I have lived here years, but I am moving out
when the lease is up. Northland bought this
apt complex from the pros--AMLI. Northland's
policies are NOT customer oriented. They just announced they will no longer accept packages for their customers. After they took over this complex, they neglected and screwed up ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: poor service (Not Recommending)

2006-08-03T19:21:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Leasing office is much less focused on customer service since AMLI sold out to Northland. They used to complain about receiving packages, which the previous management considered simply part of their job. Now, however, they are refusing to accept any packages whatsoever. The location is nice, and grounds are well ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: change (Recommending!)

2006-07-14T12:28:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: In the past the office staff and maint. were having some problems, but now the office has all new people and the remodeling is going ok. Parking is really good. good place to have a dog. Also, Northland is the new owners, seems like they are really trying to fix ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: horrible staff (Not Recommending)

2006-05-17T19:52:50-06:00

From sromeocrone: they need to fire everybody in the office and start all over. the customer service is in desire need of improvement. they are not friendly, distant and very slow to get things done when you have problems in the apartment. The leasing girl up front is the worst I have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: So far it's great (Recommending!)

2006-05-02T11:33:08-06:00

From misterasset: I just moved in over the weekend and so far the place is great. I have all new appliances, new carpet, and they actually paint the walls a differant color than the ceiling and door frames, etc.

So far I'm really impressed with the property. The staff was very nice. When ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: horrible staff (Not Recommending)

2006-03-29T18:50:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved into this property when it was still Amli at Great Hills and although the apartment was nothing spectacular the staff were friendly and helpful. Spring 05 the property was sold and I found that the new hired staff were unhelpful, cold, and not willing to provide adequate support. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: peaceful (Recommending!)

2005-11-03T17:19:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is not an section 8 property! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Beware! Your AMLI could be the next MBS Property! (Not Recommending)

2005-09-17T13:00:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Beware! After giving only a day's notice to their tenants, AMLI likes to sell their complexes to a company called MBS Properties.

When MBS takes over, they immediately start accepting Section 8 (welfare) vouchers in order to fill all of the remaining vacancies, and they will defer all maintanence requests infinitely. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Wonderful Apartment Complex (Recommending!)

2005-06-11T23:34:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I LOVE this complex. Situated right off of a greenbelt, with oak trees and manicured beds, it has some of the best landscaping of any complex in the city. My balcony overlooks a small wooded valley. It is quaint and homey.

It is an older complex. The appliances are in good ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Good experience (Recommending!)

2005-04-23T13:16:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here 2 1/2 years and, overall, enjoyed a good experience. I especially liked the floor plan and my greenbelt view, and loved the Arboretum area location. For the price, I was willing to put up with the older appliances and fixtures. Management (Pat & Rachel) were always friendly ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Pet owners beware! (Not Recommending)

2005-04-19T13:52:04-06:00

From cara75: I actually really enjoyed my time here. The rent was extremely
reasonable and the apartment itself was nice. Any time I had a maintenance
issue, it was always taken care of promptly.

The problem came
after the move out. I had $695 in deposits including a security deposit
and 2 pet ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Just OK (Not Recommending)

2004-11-03T13:51:59-06:00

From fto4: It's a nice area, ok price for the size and features...BUT(and it's a big BUT) maintenance is lacking and some but not all of the office staff is pretty uncooperative. 4 out 5 of my maint. requests were done late--3 days or more. They offer a 48 hour guarantee but ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: AMLI @ Great Hills: Former Tennant 1998 (Recommending!)

2004-07-25T00:00:00-06:00

From stephenjveal@yahoo.com: ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: very good apt experience (Recommending!)

2004-07-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There are several buildings along the greenbelt that are fantastic. I cannot speak for the others. The parking there is sometimes an issue, but rarely. The rent is a bit high, but competitive. I don't care about pool condition, which is nice because it is rank. Fill up the damn ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: OK experience (Recommending!)

2004-05-28T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I currently live here and will be moving soon. These apartments are located in a very pretty location with the hills and trees. But, as a woman, I don't feel safe walking outside my apartment when it's dark. Sometimes there are weird people walking around. The apartments are definitely not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: Nice but not worth the cost (Not Recommending)

2004-05-15T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here from April 2003 and am moving out July 2004 when my (one and only) 14-month lease expires.

Overall, I've been satisfied by my experience here. My apartment is great and I have never had any direct problems with appliances, plumbing, etc. This is my first time in a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: DONﾔT LEAVE HERE!!! (Not Recommending)

2003-07-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: DONﾔT LEAVE HERE!!!
We left after a year just because our contract. Our apartment had a vaulted ceiling. well guess what ﾅ. The AC is not strong enght to cool the place so our apartment had 80 degrees even when the AC was working all day long.
Other then that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: I don´t know what the last reviewer was thinking...... (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I should have known that this was going to be a bad renting experience from the start. I gave a deposit on a third floor one bedroom apartment w/ vaulted ceilings & they said that all the apartments had the same vinyl as the one they showed me (a lovely ... [click to read full apartment review]

Great Hills Apartments: We like it (Recommending!)

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

From rentinaustin: We´ve lived here for 6 months. So far, we really like living here. We got a really good special, so money has never seemed like a problem, because that is the reason we moved in...it was the best deal for this neighborhood! It´s a quite place, not too much noise. ... [click to read full apartment review]