I rented an apartment at vintage on the green in orlando in 2006. I realized it was way over priced when i moved in to find that it hadn't been cleaned (still had dog snot on the windows from the previous tenant's boxers), it had holes in some of the walls, the carpet wasn't properly tacted down and it was CRAWLING with insects. about 5 mths in, word from the neighbors was that the complex was changing names, i inquired, and was bold faced lied to... it completely changed names within 5 more mths. Soon after i got word that they were changing names, comstruction started. At first, it was annoying, but tolerable. Very soon after, when i was left with no windows for 2 wks in august, with nothing over the gaping holes but black plastic bags, it got alittle irritating. I contacted the office about the multiple broken windows, and nails just sticking out of the walls. They barely made an attempt to clean it up (never did take care of the nails). THEY then notified ME that if i felt it was unbearable, i could break free from my lease, no questions, no penalties. So i contacted them and informed them of my decision to leave. I never actually saw or heard from the office staff again. They completely vanished for 2 wks. I waited for them outside the office, called several times, nothin. I couldn't even find anybody to do a walk through as i left. I had to drop the keys in the mail slot. 5 mths later i receieved a very nasty, inappropriate phone call from Nicole from Southern management stating that i owed $1500 for moving penalties and cleaning charges. WHAT? Cleaning charges? 1, i cleaned the hell ouf of that place, 2, there were construction workers in my apartment the day i left... hello, drywall dust. They have since harrassed my mother, my job and myself. They refuse to send me a statement of charges. She has actually called me at work, insulted my personality and threatened to not work with me anymore. THANKS NICOLE, YOU'RE A WORLD CLASS B****. :)
Pros: Learn your arguementative and legal skills
Cons: horrible credit for life
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