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Totem Lake Apartments: okay apt living (Not Recommending)

2009-11-18T23:27:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Overall, it's an apartment. There's nothing spectacular about the property but it's also a decent place to live for a reasonable price. For me the biggest change occurred when the property was sold. The previous property management was very concerned with taking care of the residents. The current property management ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: Okay Place!! (Recommending!)

2009-10-01T08:30:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I don't have a problem with anything previous reviewers have had. My apartment was nice, clean, and ready for me to move in. The rent is reasonable. I actually don't mind having the water split between buildings, I only pay about $40-$50 a month. I think the real issue people ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: BLACK MOLD (Not Recommending)

2009-09-04T20:32:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I was moving out of these apartments and found black mold all over my closet walls. My roommate and I have had horrible coughs and headaches and finally have found the reason why. Not to mention they kept our $150 refundable deposit and asked an additional $220 for cleaning when ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: STAY FAR AWAY!!! (Not Recommending)

2009-09-03T20:33:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Overpriced for whaat you get.Paper walls and floors.To much noise.I don,t lake it at all but Im stuck,can,t afford to stay,or move.Ugly red buildings. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: Worst place I've ever lived (Not Recommending)

2009-03-03T19:16:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I was unfortunate enough to spend 2 years at the Totem Lake Apts. Over those 2 years, I dealt with loud, violent neighbors, a sub-par maintenance and management team, and not to mention my apartment was robbed due to improper installation of my 'new' sliding glass door. I see from ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: Customer Service at it's best (Recommending!)

2009-02-03T15:32:34-06:00

From klynni@live.com: Found myself in a difficult delima and needed to discuss my options with the office manager. I found the individual that I talked to listen with patience, to be very compassionate and to follow-up promptly as promised. I am please to say that the Management Team at my appartment complex ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: Okay place (Recommending!)

2009-01-25T18:17:41-06:00

From jtmoon79: Reworked interiors with standard apartment appliances. I'm on bottom corner unit. Noise is low. Ample parking. Great laundry facility (20 washers and 10 dryers available)- Carpeting and counter tops are spotty pattern, hides dirt to much.- Heating is electric and gets expensive.- Water is shared cost between tenant of a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: Awful (Not Recommending)

2008-11-19T00:33:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been here for 3-4 months, the construction is extremely loud at 8am, the heating doesn't work in my apartment, they never came to fix the lock on our sliding glass door like they said they would, we even had ants in our apartment. Also they didn't tell us big ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: Stay away (Not Recommending)

2008-08-05T10:57:09-06:00

From BadExperience73: I recently applied for a unit to rent from this property. We agreed in writing on the application that I needed to n\move in the week of July 28th. After several phone calls ( me calling them mind you) to get a specific move in date, I was told that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: Management only cares about getting as much money as possible from tenants (Not Recommending)

2008-06-12T03:02:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Place was good when I first moved in. New managements only seems to care about how to get the most money out of their tenants. They work with new residents but do not offer any incentives for current residents to stay. Pool is not open in a timely manner. Only ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: Was good before 3 years back - Now Worst in Kirkland area (Not Recommending)

2008-05-24T12:07:16-06:00

From poptadh: High rent and less carpet area.Worst and rude management.I don't recommend this apartment to anyone. Poor wall/construction makes you hear TV/Audio voice of neighbor. Rudeness of management is increasing.Compare to nearby all aparments, this apratment is now not at all good. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: Stay far away from Totem lake apartment (Not Recommending)

2008-05-10T02:03:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Totem lake apartment's new owner is disguisting. They don't have any standard for rent. For some people the rent is $750 to $850(w/o water sewer and garbase), for some people its more than 950 rent plus water sewer and garbase(For 1 bed room 552 sq/ft). This is not for new ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: Tenant Accountability (Recommending!)

2006-12-13T12:13:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Bad reviews like the ones listed before are driven by dollars--the charges a tenant gets for damaging or destroying apartment property. I have a cat, and when the cat bends the blinds on the window by going in and out of them when they are closed, then I pay for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: STAY FAR FAR AWAY (Not Recommending)

2006-12-01T20:10:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Worst Place I have ever lived! I was happy to get out of this place. When I first moved in it was nice and quiet and the staff seamed nice. Then I found out it was quiet the opposite over time. The staff are not helpful and very disrespectful. A ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: Older with some character and well kept, managed by someone that's pure pleasure to deal with! (Recommending!)

2006-08-11T14:58:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Great location if you work at Evergreen Hospital. Covered parking comes with the apartment for no extra charge. Maintenance people work hard keeping everything nice. Neighbors seem private... not many children and very little noise. You can't hear voices in a downstairs apartment but you can hear water running. Bigger ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: BE WARNED - HOUSING DISCRIMINATION (Not Recommending)

2006-05-22T20:56:11-06:00

From nomorebigots: KING5 (local NBC affiliate) investigative reporters broadcast a story on Monday May 22, 2006 showing that the management of this apartment complex may engage in housing discrimination against racial minorities. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: A peaceful new home (Recommending!)

2006-05-22T12:19:41-06:00

From mintbaby: I moved up from Oregon the first week in February after apartment hunting since November of 2005. The first time my boyfriend and I drove into the complex here I was impressed by the peaceful aura, the greenery, and the management (who were courteous and engaging). The moment I walked ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: Terrible Management!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-04-11T02:17:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management at Totem Lake Apartments is terrible. They're very nice until you have signed a lease. Don't try to move out though! They were horrible to us when we decided to move out. One of the assistant managers was very confrontational and rude at all times. They also charged ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: Awful!!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-03-19T01:17:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I would never live here again, bad MOLD problems unsafe for your kids and the worst managment I have ever seen!!! Don't waste your time!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: This apartment sux (Not Recommending)

2005-10-21T17:45:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lives in first floor and the room has weird smells. The manager is not nice because they dont' care anything but money.Make sure you read your contract several times. My car's tire got poked once at night by someone. Overall, i dont' like the apartment and i am moving ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: Very nice place (Recommending!)

2005-09-21T17:34:19-06:00

From mkirkp@lycos.com: I moved in from Kansas City before even seeing the place when I got a job here. I needed a place close to work and as it turns out it was a very lucky choice. Very quiet, well-maintained. My apartment had brand new carpet. Grounds are well kept. I have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: Interesting ... Heads up (Not Recommending)

2005-07-23T19:42:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am looking for an apt in this area and it makes no sense to me that positive reviews are often offered by an 'anonymous' individual. As a 15 yrs professional investigator, the only thing that makes sense is that this is being done by Mngmt. Why else would they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: Thanking the Managers for their great reviews (Not Recommending)

2005-06-12T11:08:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Like you think we are morons..... All the new reviews are done by the same two people.

The management obviously thinks that everone is a bunch of idiots and are trying to lie through their keyboards to get you to move in. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: Clean-Peaceful-Safe (Recommending!)

2005-04-04T01:54:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I like the way the management team keeps the
property looking good at all times. Ex: After
a windstorm during the night, I noticed the
management team & staff had the complex in
order without delay. To me safety is a big
concern.
Totem Lake Apts. has beautiful grounds and
I feel safe ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: Thumbs Up For Totem Lake Apts. in Kirkland (Recommending!)

2005-03-31T20:14:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I would give a big "Thumbs Up" for Totem Lake Apartments in Kirkland, Washington.

Three years ago I was looking for a home away from home. I am from Wisconsin. By shear luck, I found Totem Lake Apartments. As a small business owner and professional, I valued peace and quiet ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: A Father's Concern--Not Here. (Recommending!)

2005-02-19T18:59:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am the father of young daughter and I recently helped my daughter in not only finding a studio apartment, but moving her into it (the curse of a father). We checked out a number of apartment complexes in the Kirkland area (keep her close to home, but independent).

By ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: (Recommending!)

2005-02-16T10:47:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: What impresses me about the new manager is that he is always friendly and helpful. Seems concerned about security and safety of the place because I consistantly see him out later in the night checking things as I am leaving for work.
The rent is very reasonable for the area, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: Disgruntled Former Tenants Didn't Change My Mind (Recommending!)

2005-02-10T11:22:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I read all the reviews on Totem Lake Apartments prior to making it my home--yes--MY HOME. I retired here, and not without checking it out, including not only the property (three times before moving in), but the owners and management (I met both personally), and I stopped a few tenants ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: It is an okay place (Recommending!)

2004-07-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here since for many years. The rent is lower then the surrounding area. So I know that I would be charged more if I move. I have been through a few managers over the years and the current one is very lacking in people skills and not ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: Generally Good (Recommending!)

2004-05-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I think this place is very good for the money. Its safe, affordable, and nice. The fitness center is descent (but could use some cleaning supplies *ie no lysol or otherwise), the location is pretty good, and the price is good. There haven't been in my experience any bad residents. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: (Recommending!)

2004-05-23T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It will be 15 yrs at this site. I love living at a complex that doesn't seem to be one. Maintenance is fantastic, the grounds are beautiful (lots of trees, wildlife (squirrels, ducks, geese) and since they have allowed cats, one sees a lot inside and a few outside. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Totem Lake Apartments: (Recommending!)

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

From -Anonymous-: I found the new management to be very responsive to the needs of the tenants and the community as a whole. The police patrol to keep the complex safe. Maybe if the person who was charged for counters had been more careful and not used them as a cutting board, ... [click to read full apartment review]