Parking enforcement is as brutal as Roman rule. Bright orange tow notices are passed out like halloween candy. It doesn't matter why your vehicle doesn't meet code - My car's door glass was smashed in by thieves. Within 6 hours I had a tow notice slapped on the remaining glass because the car was missing a window. After that was repaired I received another tow notice because a small hole in the oil filter caused about a cupfull of oil to spill. I cleaned the oil up myself but had to move the car to an adjacent area off property to change the oil and filter as this is also verboten.\r
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During my brief stay at Lincoln Oaks the AC system failed. It took until the second day of scorching heat to get it repaired. The fridge died as well, spoiling $100 worth of groceries inside with no recourse. The last year of my stay the apartment was infiltrated by ants and termites. Repeated sprayings did nothing.\r
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The complex is very noisy due to the thin walls and drunken neighbors. Management will not help. Vandalism is rampant and on 2 occasions I called the police - One was a fistfight and the other appeared to be someone stealing a car stereo.\r
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The final insult happens AFTER you move out. Despite spending a week cleaning the apartment after moveout and doing a walkthrough with management who signed off that the place was spotless, I received a debt collection notice for $150 *2 years* later! I was NEVER told of an outstanding balance until the debt collector sent a nasty letter threatening my perfect credit rating. Calling Southwest Credit Systems results in a threat to put this imagined slight on your credit record unless you agree to pay immediately over the phone for an additional ""convenience fee"". After calling Lincoln Oaks management I was told that my apartment was left in a deplorable condition and required a professional cleaning. This is a scam perpetuated by professionals.\r
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The title of this critique says it all - Run away. Never sign anything.
Pros: Location
Cons: Parking, management, upkeep....
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