We lived here for about 2 years, and while we generally paid our rent on time (with a few instances of being a couple of days late, which we always communicated in advance), our overall experience was disappointing, especially toward the end. INEZ was understanding during our late rent payments, but things took a downturn when we faced long-standing issues that were never addressed by management nor the manager.
The biggest problem was with our neighbors who moved in above us. They smoked marijuana every day, and the smell constantly entered our apartment. Despite numerous complaints to management, they did nothing. Initially, they claimed the smell was “incense,” but it was clearly marijuana. Over time, the neighbors moved their smoking to the patio, but that only worsened the situation as they tried to mask the smell with curtains, which didn’t help.
This became even more serious when I became pregnant. I couldn’t handle the constant exposure to secondhand marijuana smoke. I was getting headaches, crying from the stress, and eventually, I ended up in the Emergency room .Thankfully, we didn’t lose the baby (unfortunately lost him a couple of weeks after moving out), but that was the breaking point for us. We decided to break our lease and move out.
When we informed management of our decision, they insisted we were responsible for the remaining lease payments. We knew our rights, as the lease was violated due to health and safety issues. Unfortunately, management ignored our concerns and sent us threatening emails about unpaid rent, eventually sending us to collections.
Adding to our frustration were ongoing security issues, as the gates to the complex were often broken, leading to multiple break-ins. We were also forced to pay for Google Fiber, even though my husband’s work provided Wi-Fi at no cost, adding unnecessary financial strain.
As we were moving out, a long-term resident shared that they had also complained about the same neighbors and faced similar issues. It was clear that management ignored serious complaints. Another neighbor confirmed the same problem and that the office had taken no action.
In reviewing the lease, we found that the smoking addendum (Page 33, Paragraph 5) clearly states that residents are responsible for disruptions caused by smoking. This situation directly violated the lease, and we believe the complex should be held responsible for the rent we paid during the final months and any future balances due to us having to move out.
Ultimately, we never wanted to move out, but after more than six complaints and the health risks posed to my pregnancy, we had no choice. The complex’s failure to resolve the situation left us with no other option. We’ve since moved out and are still receiving emails from the complex with no response to our claims, and now they are trying to send us to collections. We’re considering legal action to resolve the issue.
If you’re considering moving here, be cautious. Serious issues arise, management is unlikely to address them, and you could find yourself stuck with unsafe, unpleasant living conditions.