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Dale Forest Apartments: Decent place to start out (Recommending!)

2009-11-30T19:29:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived a year at Dale Forest and haven't really had any problems. It was a step up from where I lived during graduate school and a great place to get started in the professional world, having reasonable rent plus electric and internet. My apartment was on the top floor ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Absolutely disgusting! (Not Recommending)

2009-09-29T15:04:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved here 3 weeks ago. We are on a 1st floor apartment and I have a 2 year old. Within the 1st week of my residency here I discovered that the ceiling / floor between my apartment and the 2nd floor are terribly thin. I can hear the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Do not come here..........Fools run dey place (Not Recommending)

2009-07-24T07:42:12-06:00

From queenadwoa: As I write to you this apartment building is handled by poor management. They do not communicate with you at all and towards the final hour expect for you to handle every financial situation there is possible. I locked myself out of my apartmnt and asked for spare keys upon ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: If you like peace and quite and good management, don't look here. (Not Recommending)

2009-05-21T10:15:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Management rented an above ground unit, to a 300 Lb. handicapped R_t_rd, who doesn't understand the concept of apartment living. Three months after I moved in under him, his girlfriend left him, but called him almost every night, to harass him. He would argue, and stomp around the apartment at ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: KEEP YOUR RECEIPT (Not Recommending)

2009-04-16T18:12:46-06:00

From TGINSLAND: I MOVED IN TO DALE FOREST IN JUNE 2008. EVERYTHING SEEMED OK AT FIRST. WHEN I FOUND I WAS EXPECTING I WANTED TO GET OUT OF MY SMALL ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT AND AT THE SAME TIME FOUND OUT THAT DALE FOREST WAS HAVING A GREAT SPECIAL ON TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Aggravated and Fed-up! (Not Recommending)

2009-03-29T06:50:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I currently live here in the Brightwood Forest Apartments which is a part of Dale Forest Apartments. I've lived here for 3 years, and from the first week I moved in, I painfully realized that the floors between apartments are literally paper thin. Don't let the carpeted floors fool you! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: It was okay (Not Recommending)

2008-06-07T10:20:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for 4 years. The first two went well. The last two, not so much. Some of the information written in the past reviews are true. I have occasionally heard something like helicopers or planes over head, seen some suspicious activity, seen gang signs, smelled an unusual odor ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: scam! (Not Recommending)

2008-02-22T10:46:11-06:00

From helms23: we didnt even get a chance to live here, the apartments looked nice and welcoming and they acted like they wanted to give us the apartment and took our depostit and made us sign a contract saying they took it. the next day they called us saying that we had ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: I can't complain too much (Recommending!)

2008-01-11T15:37:56-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I only have one problem with my apartment and it's that it faces a major road and the noise from the traffic is horrible. Other than that i'm happy. Compared to other apartments in Woodbridge the rent is great for what you get. Most of the apartments have become income ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Not bad (Recommending!)

2007-11-06T10:55:09-06:00

From BU2005: I actually had a very good experience living at Dale Forest when I lived there June 2005-July 2006. Every time I needed something done, it was done, even things like changing florescent lights, which many other Apt. complexes don't do. Not much noise, never felt unsafe. People kept to themselves ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Maintenance is TERRIBLE (Not Recommending)

2007-11-06T10:43:11-06:00

From HateDaleForest: We have lived in our apartment since June and have NOTHING but problems. The maintenance department is terrible and if you call they treat you like you are dumb. It took 4 calls to get our AC fixed during the 100 degree weather we had and they claimed that nothing ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: You won't get your deposit back! (Not Recommending)

2007-10-10T12:22:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Do not move here. Go find a decent place to live.Drug deals in the parking lots, every evening between 7 - 12.A major drug dealer lived on my landing, every single evening he had a stream of druggies. I called the cops on him, they would not do anything unless ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Infestation (Not Recommending)

2007-07-15T12:26:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The entire comples is infested with silverfish. Though I have not seen a roach, other tenants say they have them. It is only a matter of time before I will have roaches too. There are silverfish on the ceilings, walls, all over. My walls are covered with dead bugs.I call ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Not bad for the price (Recommending!)

2007-07-09T12:48:39-06:00

From Lotamoxie: There are very few places you can rent a 2 bdrm/2bath apartment in NoVa, including an in-unit washer/dryer and most utilities (except electric/phone), for less than $1,000/month. But you can (for the moment) here. However, there is a rent increase every year ($50/mon or more).Unlike many of the other reviewers, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Good value and location (Recommending!)

2007-07-01T09:14:39-06:00

From blur01: I have been at Dale Forest for over a year and have been pleased overall. I have an efficiency with a private entrance on the side. I have had 2 air condition maintenance issues, one was fixed the same day and one the next day. Maintenance and staff are friendly. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Unprofessional Management which can really hurt you - the consumer ....read (Not Recommending)

2007-06-25T17:29:52-06:00

From 2007charger: I lived at Dale Forest Apartments from like Aug. 2005 till April 2006. I accepted a job out here on the west coast. I also had a fully paid company relocation. Soooo, when I finished cleaning my apartment and doing the checkout sheet, I went down to the office. I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Move here if you want someone to break in your car and roaches (Not Recommending)

2007-06-25T16:05:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When i first moved in back in 2005 i thought this was a great place. Over the years i've had problems with roaches and bugs coming inside.The bugs coming in are probably because i;m on the bottom leve, but the roaches are from dirty people who don't clean thier house. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Non Smokers (Not Recommending)

2006-12-26T19:00:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for more than 3 years and haven't had a problem until a pair of cigarette smokers moved in under me. Second hand smoke rises up into my livingroom and bedrooms as if there were no floor or walls. Now it's like living in a Bar. Management ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Leasing office (Recommending!)

2006-12-07T12:32:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been here for about 6 months now. The leasing office was so nice when I came out to vista the community. the community is great for a single person . All I had to pay was the electric and all other was include in the rent. 1 Bedroom ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Okay APT, TERRIBLE management (Not Recommending)

2006-12-04T16:48:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Oh my! When I first applied for the apt I was told that they are sold on a first come, first served basis, that no apts are held, even with a deposit. Okay...so I put my deposit down after looking at the apt I was interested in, and later received ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: great place to live (Recommending!)

2006-11-29T15:42:51-06:00

From parsongirl2003: I lived at Dale Forest for 6 years and loved it. The management staff was always courteous. I never had a bug problem or any problems with my neighbors. There was plenty of parking, the grounds and the buildings hallways were always clean. Great prices!

If I ever move back to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: look for a efficiency (Recommending!)

2006-11-28T01:24:38-06:00

From lino-ekien: need some ef, thanks for your attention ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Recommended with reservations (Not Recommending)

2006-09-28T16:07:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'm a single male who lived in a 2nd floor 1 bedroom apt in the "newer" section close to Minniville road for 1 1/2 years. It was my first time living on my own so I can't really compare this complex to any other but here are a few observations ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: To Perspective Renters (Not Recommending)

2006-09-06T14:52:54-06:00

From pchizz@hotmail.com: The Apt. complex is okay, Nothing to brag about. Playground is dangerous for small kids,lots of broken glass on/inp lay area, play fort is dangerous slides are disconnected from main section. Swings are always broken. Area is better for pets than kids! Maintenance sucks! I've been there for nine years ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Deceived (Not Recommending)

2006-06-19T12:22:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved in to the other property called Brightwood Forest Apartments (a part of Dale Forst Apartments) and I have to say overall I do like the place. The complex is clean and well-kept. The apartment interior is very nice and clean. I don't like the carpet because it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: NO PROBLEMS FROM ME (Recommending!)

2006-06-13T16:15:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in Dale Forest for over a year now and have never had any problems with the water pressure, parking, gang activity or any of the other problems listed here.

I live in the front section which is a little more expensive than the rear section, and I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: It's ok (Not Recommending)

2006-06-05T13:16:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is about average, lived in much better but in much worse to. The maintenance staff is ok with timeleness but always leave the place a mess. (One day they left a bunch of lights on - guess who had to fit the extra electrcity bill). The Office staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Not for upperclass (Not Recommending)

2007-07-16T12:21:09-06:00

From skaizun: It would take me too long to write everything about this place that I hated, so I'll list just the absolute worst things: car stereos blast from 3am to 6am and neither the cops nor the leasing staff could care less (if you ask the offenders to lower it, you'll ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: The Worst! (Not Recommending)

2006-04-12T15:07:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Try calling the office and reporting someone who is too loud, or loud music. Its like talking to a WALL. They do nothing! Also, what is up with this water pressure, I call and they told me that I was the first to report this, but I see another strongly ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: DON'T MOVE HERE (Not Recommending)

2006-04-06T21:08:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The first year I lived here, things were fine... except for the maintenance man that would show up without a request being made and then do no work (just ask me very personal questions). After several complaints, I believe he was finally fired.
Then, shortly after I renewed my lease, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Water Pressure Malfunctioning since lasts November (Not Recommending)

2006-03-28T16:41:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Since last November the water pressure surges, and when you are in a hot shower that means "very hot" and "very cold", surging every 1 or 2 seconds. Its tough to jump in and out at that rate of speed!!! I have called this in 3 times, and paid personal ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Hate it (Not Recommending)

2006-03-28T08:49:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I use to live here with my family and it was awful. There were roaches everywhere. My family was very clean and we asked management to fumigate and they never did. People were always hanging out in front of the entrances. When we were moving out we went inside to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Great place to live!! (Recommending!)

2005-11-03T11:28:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved in my one bedroom apartment on October 1st. The leasing office are nice and helpful.

The only problem I have had is that my boyfriend stayed the nigth and his car was broken into in the middle of the night. His stereo was taken and of course ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Awesome Apartments!! (Recommending!)

2005-06-13T14:36:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for 3 years and they were the best. Always got my problems fixed right away. Never felt unsafe, even at 2am. Very clean grounds. Staff is very kind. As for the reviewer who said they always keep your security deposit, I disagree. I received all of mine ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: great atmosphere (Recommending!)

2004-12-02T15:46:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved in and the people in the office where you pay rent are so pleasant. The ladies there are so nice and helpful and the way you all answer the phone is good. I hope to have a great experience here.

new kid on the block ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Liked it so much I lived here twice! (Recommending!)

2004-11-04T00:44:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I first lived here from 2000 to 2001 and then I lost my job after September 11th and had to move out. The rental office lady told me that I needed to give more notice to move out but when I explained my lay off situation she back dated the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: getting evicted (Recommending!)

2004-10-01T14:41:44-06:00

From wantadate: I was at the point of getting evicted. It was just my fault I was down on my luck latley and I got layed off and lost my wife and have custody of my son. Its been hard but there is a young lady in the office who was so ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Great Price and Location (Recommending!)

2004-08-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Dale Forest for two years, I have had a great experience here, the office staff is very helpful and caring, and when I ask to have things done like steaming my carpet unlike any other complex it is granted.The swimming pool is great olympic size, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Great Prices! (Recommending!)

2004-08-23T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at Dale Forest for 6 years,the prices are great,the staff is very nice,the manager is a great guy very nice and helpfull. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Excellent Place to Live (Recommending!)

2004-08-23T00:00:00-06:00

From Boo2u: I lived there for 3 years and I loved it. There is a young lady there named Sue who is so helpful. The staff in general is very good. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Acceptable for the price (Recommending!)

2004-05-31T00:00:00-06:00

From DawnA: Customer service is awful, maintenance is quick but often they don't really fix the problem. The apartments are definately the least expensive in the area, and they are clean and almost totally bug-free.

I've lived here nearly two years. The water is awful, with rusty grit in it (due to sedimentation ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: ROBBERS! (Not Recommending)

2004-05-22T00:00:00-06:00

From MSBORIQUA2000: THE MANAGEMENT REALLY SUCKS AND VERY UNPROFESSIONAL.MANAGER WILL NOT SPEAK TO YOU AT ALL. WAY TO BUSY TO DO HIS JOB. THEY ALWAYS TAKE EVERYONE'S SECURITY DEPOSIT EVEN IF APARTMENT IS CLEANED AND THEY MAKE UP EXCUSES THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG OR DIDN'T GIVE ENOUGH NOTICE TO VACANT APARTMENT.PLACE ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Great place to live (Recommending!)

2004-05-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in Brightwood Forest for a year and it was great. The maintenance staff was competent and efficient. The neighbors were friendly and very quiet. They had the best prices in town and the landscaping was beautiful! I would definitely recommend it to anyone! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Good for the price (Recommending!)

2004-04-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Located outside of DC, but near to I-95. Good price. Free cable and most utilities paid. I pay phone and electric. I just moved from a one-bedroom to a two-bedroom within the same complex. No problems there. I´ve had few problems with the staff. Most were perfectly pleasant to me. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Well maintained and good price (Recommending!)

2004-02-28T00:00:00-06:00

From candienjames: As far as looks this is one of the best I have seen. The landscaping is very well kempt. I have seen insects about 1 a year, they have a very proactive. I lived there 2 years and my stay was relatively quiet. The location is great since they opened ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Ok so far (Recommending!)

2004-02-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved into Dale Forest in October 2003. I have found the maint. people to be very nice, and the Office staff are not the nicest people around but you usually don´t deal with them other than to sign your lease and pay your rent. I haven´t seen one ... [click to read full apartment review]

Dale Forest Apartments: Terrible Management (Not Recommending)

2003-11-27T00:00:00-06:00

From okwhatever: I have lived at Dale Forest Apartments for 2 yrs now and let me say the management SUCKS!! They were supposed to upgrade my apartment when my lease was up for renewal and then told me that they had no intentions of doing it even though the place is falling ... [click to read full apartment review]