Crappy, run down place with shitty heaters and electrical wiring (nothing will stay plugged into an outlet unless you tape it there), super EXTRA shitty maintenance (you're lucky if you can actually get them to send you a repairman). I know that people have gotten carbon monoxide poisoning from their crap heaters that look to be older than I am... I know monterey is an expensive place to live, but the rent is way too high for these crappy, poorly maintained apartments.
They advertise a pool that has been closed to swimmers for the entire duration that I lived there, and the people I met before me have lived there. They charge a lot for the deposit, but no almost nothing to clean or fix the place up before they let a new tenant move in. They don't maintain anything very well and if you have a problem with something you'll be lucky if someone answers the phone or calls you back about anything. They are super friendly until they get your money and you move in, then they could care less about anything that needs attention.
The only plus about the place is that they'll let you rent month to month and allow a pet. But they will try to charge you an exorbitant amount for your pet, I know two tenants that had a 600 difference in their pet deposit for the same kind of animal within the same time frame of initial rental. So if you're adamant about moving in here, don't let them play you for a sucker. Also, I'd suggest photo documenting all the sh*t that is wrong when you move in, and save it and use it to contest the charges that they'll try and push on you for damage that you didn't leave in the first place. There's a reason so many people have given this place a 1 star rating. the people that left higher ratings actually amaze me... I don't think I knew anyone that would ever consider renting from these guys again.
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