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Cedars Lakeside


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anonymous

Resident 2006 - 2010

10/5/2010

When one lives in an apartment community there are some irritants one expects: some noise, some parking problems, an occasional problem with another renter, and so on. It is reasonable to expect these types of minor difficulties. At the same time, there can be major difficulties that one should not be expected to encounter, let alone tolerate. We have experienced the minor difficulties, as expected. Unfortunately, we have experienced major difficulties, as well. We entered Cedars at a time when the management was professional, concerned, and helpful. Management changed and has been an intolerable problem. The Property Manager is simply abusive at times. And her veracity is well beyond simply being in question. She is perfectly capable of "bait and switch"; meaning her's is one position today and another position tomorrow. Select members of the staff have informed me they can't wait to leave or be reassigned due to the Manager's treatment of them. Small person with a big need. Managment's record keeping is poor with both routine correspondence and financial records disappearing (lost, misplaced, destroyed - who really knows?) Be forewarned to keep a copy of anything they give to you and you give to them. Leaving an apartment in better condition that you found it is insufficient for management. Count on losing at least part of your deposit. And regarding your deposit, be prepared to prove you paid it in the first place. Of course, they would not have furnished the keys in the first place had you not paid it - but they can't seem to figure that out. Contacting the management company to address the problems with the Manager proved an exercise in futility. They run a number of complexes - so as you search, you may wish to make your decision, in part, on the management company for the particular complex. Cedars is managed by Bigos. Security to the building is readily defeated - not occasionally - regularly. A proper investment in the security system has not been made, even though there have been a number of breaches. We have had two autos vandalized while they were in the underground parking. The Ramsey County Sheriff's department informs me they have advised management how to beef up the security system. I don't know this for a fact - it is just what I was told by the deputies. Management's response to the security is to post a notice about how to be careful. The hallways are simply filthy - not because of a lack of regular maintenance, but simply because they are old, shabby, and stained. Replacement is well overdue. Finally, the complex is simply getting old and worn. So we are leaving. We experienced the minor problems one should expect and tolerate. But the major problems (particularly the behavior of management) simply became intolerable.

    Review 38 out of 59

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