prospective • Visited 2014
I took a tour of Linden Towers in June of 2014. The building and facilities were nice, the proximity to the Metra station was excellent (right across the street), and there is a grocery store right across the tracks from the station. There are in-unit washers and dryers and the building is very secure.
My issue comes with their leasing practices. From what the general manager has stated, if there is the slightest blemish on your credit report, they will immediately charge a $3500 deposit. Yes, THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED dollars as a security deposit. I have NEVER heard of any building anywhere charging that much. For a one bedroom at the rate of $880/month, they are asking for four months rent -- and that was simply too much for me.
I will be looking elsewhere for housing, but management should be aware that not everyone has perfect credit, and they should immediately change this unfair practice. Charging one (or even two) months security would be more reasonable, but four months? I don't think so.