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  3300 East West Hwy Hyattsville, MD 20782

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  5804 Post Corners Trail Centreville, VA 20120

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  2285 Marsh Hawk Ln Fleming Island, FL 32003

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/30/2023

  Type:Customer Service Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Im a condo owner in the mixed use COMMUNITY with Post Apartments which MAA recently took over managing. I bought my place in 2008, and we have been enjoying our SHARED amenities ever since we have lived here. We also bought in the COMMUNITY because of the amenities (pool and gym). In January of 2023 MAA decided to cut condo owners from the use of the amenities randomly and without any explanation. On their site they claim that they BUILD COMMUNITIES. In my experience they TEAR THEM APART! My daughter grew up swimming in OUR COMMUNITY pool every summer and that is how we met most of our neighbors. MAA have been treating ** like second class citizens and my friends who live in the apartments are telling me that theyve not been happy with the take over either. I am also aware that MAA has been treating their employees terribly: increasing their hours while also creating a HOSTILE environment. We as residents and OWNERS in our COMMUNITY demand that our amenity access be returned to ** IMMEDIATELY, so that we can continue our life as a COMMUNITY as we have for the past almost 15 years!

  Business Response

  Date: 05/30/2023

  Dear Olia,

  It is our understanding that you are a resident and owner at the ************** Condos and not a resident of *******************.  A decision had been made back in September 2022 and communicated to the President of your ***************** that our amenities will be for the exclusive use of our residents that reside at *******************. 

   

  Sincerely,

   

  ******************* Management

  Customer Answer

  Date: 06/09/2023

   
  Complaint: 20118442
  
  I am rejecting this response because: I bought into this property BECAUSE it has amenities, and we are ONE COMMUNITY, not a separate one from the Post Apartments. We share a courtyard, a garage, fire alarm system, etc. It is not up to Post Apartment management to make decisions to restrict THEIR COMMUNITY from utilizing the amenities which have been historically shared since the COMMUNITY was built 16 years ago. The amenity access has to be restored immediately! 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Olia Legoshina

  Customer Answer

  Date: 06/12/2023

  This is absolutely unacceptable! We will pursue legal action!

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/11/2023

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  We moved across country from **** to *********. We signed the lease with a possession date of 4/12/23 however did not arrive in ********* until approximately 7pm on Sunday, 4/23/23. At time of arrival, we found a live german cockroach in the bathroom. Over the next 2 days, several more live roaches were found. When raising to the leasing office, they stated we would need to wait until Friday when the pest company would be on sit. I advised that we would need it that day, that asking ** to live with roaches was not acceptable. The office then confirmed they would have the pest company out that day. Upon the pest company arriving, they confirmed there was an infestation and documented many roaches and ***** f**** all over the apartment (behind every door jam, in every cupboard, under every drawer). I have pictures attached. As result of this, MAA advised they had an open apartment that we could change to. At first, they were not going to pay for any expenses incurred (movers, food, additional utility start up costs). I was told that we could just stay in the apartment if I didn't want to pay for the additional costs. Given the health hazards associated with german cockroaches and the level of the infestation, the suggestion was absurd. In the end, we moved and they credited our account the cost of the movers. However I continue to fight for the additional 5 days of food costs while not being able to cook in the apartment and the second set of utility start up costs after having to move apartments. I have documented the additional costs as a direct result of the lack of due diligence from MAA and the cockroach infestation. The food cost for the 5 days is $345.82 and $56.00 for Electric start up on the other apartment (*************************** 108) = $401.82.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/15/2023

  We received a request for additional reimbursement outside of the $688.20 that has already been applied to your account. As we had discussed over the phone, this additional request is not something that we are able to reimburse. We realize that this may not be the response you were hoping for, or the outcome that you were seeking, and we can assure you that it is our mission is to provide a high level of customer service to all of our residents.  We do maintain that the amount that we are reimbursing is fair and reasonable in this situation. As we had offered initially on April 24th to clean your home and have pest control come out, you declined the clean and wanted to be transferred.  A request was sent late in day on April 25th to be transferred with $600 in moving costs.  The request was approved on April 26th and agreed to $600 in moving costs.  Later on April 26th,further financial requests were made and the Property Manager let the resident know that would not likely be approved and asked the resident did not move with hopes of further reimbursement. The Property Manager also asked the resident if they would like the option to simply be released from the lease agreement and this was declined.  Resident continued with transferring to the new home on April 27th with the understanding that the $600 was the only agreed upon amount.  We allowed an overage on movers for the tip.  We do appreciate you as a resident and I hope we can move forward from this amicably.  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/15/2023

   
  Complaint: 20047022
  
  I am rejecting this response because: MAA caused undue financial hardship and although have provided a partial credit, there is still additional funds to be reconciled.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *************************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/10/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I moved into my apartment on April 21st. I was required to pay ****** each dog and I have 2 and told it would be reimbursed to me once my dogs were approved from corporate office. I paid a prorated rent for the last 9 days of April and **** rent was due on the 1st. I have been contacting corporate as well as property manager every other day concerning my service dogs and reimbursement of funds so that I could pay my **** rent. I have called and left several messages with corporate to contact me but they do not seem to return phone calls. My dogs are psychological service dogs with a documentation to verify the need for service dogs in my home. Property manager called me therapist a liar and a fake when she contacted her to confirm any questions they may have had. I dont feel I should be held accountable for late fees that are not my responsibility the rent being late was not due to my error. I have been disrespected by the property manager ***** every single time I contact her. She is rude and disrespectful. This is a direct violation of the Fair Housing Act as well as the ******** Disabilities Act and my constitutional right to privacy. I have also missed a days apay on May 9th due to being threatened with eviction and the lack of concern from corporate offices for this company. I am filing this complaint so in hopes that no one ever has to go through what I have been through with this company. I am 52 yrs old and do not deserve this kind of treatment. They have triggered every single mental health disability that I have which is exactly why I have my service dogs. I want my ****** back, all accrued late fees and reimbursement for my missed day of pay. This property and company has left a bad taste in my mouth for the *********************** and ******************** apartment complex.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/15/2023

  MAA is an equal opportunity housing provider and complies with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws and regulations.  MAA does not discriminate in any way based on disability or any other classification protected by law.  A representative of MAA will be contacting you to discuss the status of your accommodation request.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/15/2023

   
  Complaint: 20040919
  
  I am rejecting this response because: their is no resolution in the response from the company. I have left numerous voicemails and have not heard anything from the company and this has been going on since I moved into my apt 4/21/23. I need a resolution before rent is due as this deposit and monthly fees as well as late fees should be reimbursed. 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***********************

  Business Response

  Date: 05/24/2023

  Proper documentation was submitted by the resident and the request has now been approved.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/24/2023

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and I accept their proposed resolution.

  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***********************

  150 ******************* Apt 367

  Greenville, ** 29615

  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/08/2023

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  COVID-19 affected my ability to keep up with rent. I have been late sometimes however, I obtained rental assistance. I am currently at the end of my lease term and facing an eviction. I was awarded a renewal of my rental assistance 5/3/2023 and contacted the office to make them aware of the approval. My apartment management has not been accommodating in this process. Even late, I've always paid my rent and any late fees. I reached out to the corporate office on 5/3/2023 as well to request assistance in ensuring the Writ of Restitution wasn't ordered and the representative advised she would reach out to ensure they wouldn't order it. Even ****************** of ******** Services reached out to my complex and they refused to assist her in ensuring they got paid on this matter. My apartment complex can be paid directly from ** DES instead of the money being paid to me however, my apartment wouldn't give ****** (the ** DES) representative any information to assist. This is emotionally taxing, as I'm trying to pay my apartment complex and ensure I'm not homeless and work with them and they aren't working with me. DES has been backed up ***** days for renewals of rental assistance. I submitted my application 3/31/2023 and it wasn't approved until 5/3/2023. Today, I've tried to pay my ***** rent and my apartment complex is advising that I'm required to pay ***** and May's rent to stop the eviction process. This seems unconscionable as the eviction is only concerning *****'s rent. I have the money to pay for ***** however, my apartment is not helpful in any way. Again, I recognize I have been late multiple times, but I've always communicated and paid my rent. I need assistance on this matter. My lease ends the end of this month, May 2023. I want to pay my rent and I will be out of here the end of May.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/19/2023

  ************************ has lived at MAA Midtown ******* from May 28, 2021 until her lock out date of May 9, 2023.  During this time frame she has been late paying her rent 12 times. Also, during this time frame June 2022 - October 2022 rent was covered by **** rental assistance which leaves only 7 times that her payment was received on time, She has been through the legal process on more than one occasion and due to her payment history is also aware that if her payments run past the court date that the next month's rent will need to be paid in advance in order to stop the legal process.  ** April, she was emailed a rent reminder letter on 04.02.23 (attached), a late rent letter was emailed and posted to her apartment door on 04.03.23 (attached) and a 5 day notice was posted to her apartment door and certified mailed on 04.06.23 (attached).  Since payment was not received by the expiration of the 5 day notice her file was forwarded to the attorney to start the eviction process on *****.*************** was scheduled for 04.28.23 and she appeared in person.  During this entire collection process she never reached out to the management office to talk about her delinquent account or to advise that she had applied for rental assistance.  Judgment was awarded to us on 04.28.23 with a scheduled date of 05.04.2023 for the Writ to be ordered.  On 05.03.23 ************************ reached out to the office by email to request a copy of her ledger and stated that a representative from **** tried to call the office but, we did not receive a call from any agency regarding rental assistance.  We emailed her ledger to her at her request and a couple of hours later she responded saying that the assistance had been approved. Then at 5:56 pm on 5/3/23 ************************ emailed again stating that she had contacted our corporate office and stated that with the confirmation from DES and the amount being approved on the portal and the email they sent that we can stop the constable.  We never received an approval of assistance email from **** nor did we ever receive an email from our resident services system stating that she had called in regarding the approval of rental assistance.  On the morning on 05.04.2023 I emailed ************************ and let her know that we had not received any confirmation of approval of rental assistance and that since we did not have that confirmation that the process would move forward and the Writ would be filed.  Before sending out the email to her I pulled up the **** portal in which we can verify if there are any applications and the status of them, the portal showed no pending or approved applications for ************************ and still even until today does not showing a pending or approved application (please see attached screenshot).  On 05.09.2023 the constable arrived at 9:00 a.m. to execute the Writ of Restitution which completed the eviction.  At the time the Writ was executed she was informed by the constable that she would have 14 days starting 05.10.23 to schedule an appointment to pick up her things.  She has scheduled an appointment on 05.23.23 between 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. to retrieve her belongings which is the 14th day following her eviction.  She was made aware that 05.23.23 is the deadline and she will have to plan to have everything removed by 4 p.m. on 05.23.23.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/03/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  In March we toured a luxury apartment home at Season at Celebrate ******** in ************** **. *************************** was the leasing consultant that showed us a 2 & 3 bedroom luxury apartment. We were told one apartment was going to be available within our move out date but wasnt ready for viewing. We were told by ****************** the only difference between the apartment was the lack of a linen closet in the 3 bedroom apartment. The luxury apartment consists of updated stainless steel appliances, color painted walls and granite countertops, flat top stove tops. We were under the impression that we were going to lease an apartment that was identical to the 3 bedroom apartment we viewed. Today 5/3, I went to sign additional lease documents and pay my 1st months rent and was told the apartment was ready to move in. Upon entering the apartment I was met with a whole different unit than what was promised and to add the apartment is filthy. Is it visible that bo effort was made to clean the apartment or repairs the plethora of damages. When asked about the differences in what was promised we were told that we viewed their renovated units. That was the 1st time I heard about their renovated units. Was told by **** that they website states they have standard units and it doesnt List of issues *cannot attach photos due to error msg*All walls and doors have visible blemishes (handprints, scuffs, blood etc.)- grease and food stains are present on the splash-back of the stove.- **** webs/dust above door ***** and the actual door.- white residue on the countertops. - cracks visible above doors - mold on window sill thats been painted over - windows ***** are filthy - visible nail holes that havent been patched or painted the correct color - patchwork that does not match the existing color on walls - walls have been attempted to be wiped down which now has made imperfections on the wall which are visible broken blinds in the rooms that was tapped as measure to try to fix

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/04/2023

  Please see the attached photos of the move in condition of the standard apartment, I have attached their link as well. There is nothing on their website that states that they two types of apartments, only luxury apartments. Nor did they do their due diligence to inform us of the difference between what was shown vs what we really got. 
  

  please note I have way more than 5 photos the website wouldnt allow me to attach any photos. 

  ******************************************************************************************

  Business Response

  Date: 05/04/2023

  ****** -
  
  
  Regarding the finishes in the home, while it is absolutely never our intention to purposely mislead a prospect during the leasing process, we understand that miscommunications may occur, and we regret if that is the case here.  We did speak to the leasing agent that you worked with, who recalls narrowing down our available options with you, discussing a renovated unit that was available sooner and a nonrenovated unit available at a later date and at a lower rate; you opted to wait for the nonrenovated unit.  Our model home, which is pictured in marketing materials, our website, and other internet listing sources, is a nonrenovated unit with finishes (wall color, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures) similar to the home you leased with **.  As for the differences between the apartment you toured (a vacant 2br) and the home you leased (a 3br), the additional bedroom and linen closet were the only differences between those two with regard to floor plan; finishes may vary from unit to unit.  Our leasing agent contacted you the day prior to your scheduled move in to offer you an opportunity to view the specific unit that you leased, and you opted not to do so.
  
   As for the cleanliness of the home and maintenance issues, our team completed our standard turnover procedure, followed by a final walk-through inspection the day prior to your move in.  We found the unit to be in move-in ready condition.  Photos from that walk through are attached.  While our goal is to make each unit feel fresh and clean, all of our apartment homes have been lived in previously.  Of course, we are happy to correct any outstanding maintenance issues that you discover at move in or at any time during residency.
  
  Upon learning of your dissatisfaction on move in day, we presented you with the following options:
  - Switch to a currently available renovated unit, at the going market rate.
  - Cancel your move in altogether, and part ways with ******************** (option only available during a specified time frame).
  - Keep the home you originally leased with **, allowing our maintenance team the opportunity to correct reported issues.  We also scheduled a cleaning company to come out and reclean the unit.

  Regards,

  ******************** VA

  
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/04/2023

   
  Complaint: 20016293
  
  I am rejecting this response because: We were never informed of what they are stating. Its clear they are trying to cover up the misinformation. We now are stuck with living in an apartment we wouldnt have agreed to under truthful circumstances. 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *************************

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/04/2023

  We were misled therefore viewing the unit a day prior wouldnt have changed the circumstances as we were under the impression that we were renting a luxury apartment home not a poorly maintained apartment. We did not have time to view the unit on the day in question. A day later doesnt make a difference in this situation!

  Business Response

  Date: 06/01/2023

  We provided an opportunity to view the unit prior to lease start date.  We provided options to cancel move in, switch units, or repair outstanding items in the original unit.  You opted to switch units.  We hope that you are enjoying your new home here at ******************** VA.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 06/01/2023

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********. 

  
  Sincerely,
  
  *************************

  , ** 22401

  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/30/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  4/26/2023 I filed a maintenance request to have the hot water heater repaired in my apartment at MAA ****** Bridges. They have not repaired the hot water issue and we still have cold water.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/03/2023

  Please see below timeline of ******* request events.  As of today, 5/3/2023, we've not been notified of any further issues with **************** water heater; therefore Mr. ***** ******* request has been resolved.  

  4/26 ************ submitted a standard work order stating his hot water heater is not working.
  
  4/27 - our ******* technician called ************ to ask if we can enter unit to make repairs. ************ denied entry and stated to come tomorrow (4/28) at 3:00pm
  
  4/28 ************* request, our Service technicians went to apartment @ 3:00pm where ************ denied entry and stated to come back at 3:20.  @3:20pm our ******* team returned and discovered the water heater thermostat was tripped.  ************** reset the thermostat and left as water heater was working.
  
  4/30 ************ submitted a work order stating water heater is not working again.
  
  5/1 Our ******* technician was allowed to access the apartment and at that time replaced the water heater thermostat.

  If any additional information and/or documentation is needed to close case, please let me know. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/29/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  MAA ****** Lake has been the worst experience of my life. *****, *******, ****, etc is no help. I moved in 11-15-2022 and on 11-17-2022 started with the upstairs neighbors. They are incredibly loud and not respectful with the noise. I've emailed the office, called the office, went down to the office. I've called the courtesy officers multiple times and i've even had the real police come to my door (my ring camera will show). I pay rent faithfully on the 1st, if not before. The neighbors above me wake up everyday at 5 am stomping, running, jumping, screaming, yelling, racing until 11 pm at night. This is NOT everyday walking or I wouldn't be complaining. It's a 40 something man, a 9 yr old, 12 yr old and 15 year old. No babies or toddlers. I work from home and currently I work 6 pm to 2 am and I don't get much sleep or am I very productive at work because I'm tired. I do plan on filing a civil suit. I have audio, screenshots, emails. I tried getting the audio recordings of when I first started calling the courtesy officers, but I do not. I am not moving to a third floor like they always suggest, like Im the one causing the issue and I'm not. I need the neighbors to have a warning or move out. I will never recommend MAA nor will i be renewing my lease in ****. This has taken a strain on my mental and I am not the same person. I hope this gets resolved ASAP.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/01/2023

  I am in receipt of your customer care inquiry regarding the issues you are experiencing with your neighbors.  First, I am sorry to hear that you continue to be disturbed by your neighbors. 
  
  I have reviewed your communication log in our system as well as the communication we have had with the neighbors.   It appears that we have addressed your concerns with the neighbors several times and the assertion is that the sounds are normal apartment sounds.  I tried to hear the noise in the audio recordings in the account but was unable to hear any unreasonable noise.   
  
  In order to proceed with further action against any party we need verification that the noise is unreasonable.  Does this occur during office hours so a team member can come over and listen?  If so, please let ** know when it happens and we will try to make it over there before the noise stops. The courtesy officer should be able to verify any unreasonable noise after hours.
  
  Unfortunately, without independent verification that there is a lease violation occurring it is difficult to address the issue.  We are prepared to enforce the lease however please understand that if there is no lease violation (unreasonable noise) we can only request that neighbors be considerate of each other.
  
  I know that **** has offered to let you transfer with no fees and that you do not wish to avail yourself of that offer.  We will offer the same to the neighbor when we follow up with them.   
  
  Regards,
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/28/2023

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I had interest in signing a lease with MAA Gateway in ********* **. I currently live in ********, so had to try and find a place to live without being able to tour or connect in in person. Due to this, I have relied heavily on phone calls and e-mail to connect. On April 22nd I paid an application fee of 85$, and non-refundable $250 processing fee for my interest in apartment #***.After I paid the $335 total fee, I havent heard anything. The only contact made by the MAA office was a single voicemail left while I was working on April 24th at 11:18 AM. I tried to call back the same day at 3:30pm, but no answer. I called again on April 26th and again had no answer and left another voicemail. In the meantime, I emailed *******, the leasing agent who left the original voicemail, several times regarding my lease application, proof of pay, and photo ID documents. None of my emails were responded to. April 27th, I finally got a hold of someone in the office. After a few minutes of talking, she too seemed confused about my application and let me know that ******* was on the phone, but would call me right back. She never called back. I then emailed the MAA Gateway leasing email and ******* a request for a refund on the processing fee due to the lack of communication, waste of time, and poor communication on the offices behalf.IAs someone who is trying to secure a place to live in a timely manner and do it all through a computer screen and phone, this place has completely failed me and only made my experience trying to find an apartment more stressful.Due to this coldness and lack of communication, I no longer have any interest in going through with the lease for apartment #*** or MAA Gateway. I am asking that you understand how frustrating this has been and kindly refund me the money I paid for this unfortunate experience, as the only acceptable response to this all.Thank you. *******

  Business Response

  Date: 05/02/2023

  Good Morning *******,

   

  We sincerely apologize due to the lack of communication. I believe you spoke with ******* shortly after this submission. At this time we are finalizing your account cancellation and I will send a final refund statement to the email that we have on file. This will be available for you to review and a check will be mailed to you as soon as possible. You should receive the refund check within 30 days of today. If you have any further questions please feel free to reach out, thank you.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/27/2023

  Type:Customer Service Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I live in MAA Briarcliff in *******. My lease is up for renewal. This renewal rate is a $300 increase. I have lived here for 2 years-this will total over $500 in rent increase since I moved in. No one will explain why my rent is increasing this much, nor will they talk about a different rate to keep my as a resident. The gates are broken on a regular basis. There has already been one huge and obnoxious pool party this year-they were not residents, I was verbally harassed coming to and leaving my unit. Management did nothing to address concerns raised but will send multiple emails a month concerning trash and recycling. The rent increase is more than comparable properties in the area and the leasing office is not interested in adjusting the rate to keep me as a resident.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/10/2023

  Property Manager *************************** reached out to ****** on 4-28-23 to explain renewal increase for July. Renewal increases are based on unit type, and supply and demand in the submarket. Regarding the gates being broken, they have been either malfunctioning, stuck by lightening or have been hit seven times by residents or guests in the past 12 months. Any time the gate goes down, the vendor is called immediately to repair however the property is at the mercy of the vendor's availability for response time. At times, parts need to be ordered before repairs can be complete. The pool party that was held on 4-15-23 at the back pool was unauthorized by MAA *********************, was shut down that evening by the onsite  Courtesy Officer and MAA ********************* spoke to the resident who was responsible for this illegal party and this type of event will not happen again on property. Thank you.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/10/2023

   
  Complaint: 19989598
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  I was sent a renewal rate of $2,050 but my unit was listed on MAAs website for $1,860. 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *****************************

  Business Response

  Date: 05/31/2023

  The Property Manager at MAA Briarcliff, ***************************, will reach out to the resident directly to discuss the renewal offer. The resident placed their notice to vacate in early May, and the apartment home has since been preleased to a new resident.  Thank you.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/25/2023

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I was charged an egregious, exorbitant, month-to-month rate during the weeks that I was transitioning out of the apartment community. MAA would not work with me, or provide any flexibility whatsoever on this rate, after I had been their tenant who made nearly 4 and a half years of prompt rent payments.My lease would expire on 5/7/2023. On 2/8/2023, I was given renewal pricing for my apartment at ****************************, Apartment 806, **********, ** *****. 60 days notice to vacate was required by my lease. The renewal pricing 12 months at $2,280/mo, and a month-to-month rate of $3,850/mo. I had no intention of continuing to hold the apartment at such an extreme month to month rate. I was buying a house, and couldnt confidently give 60 days notice until the transaction was certain. I provided notice on 4/4/2023. I asked the property manager, *************************, and later, the corporate office, if MAA could be flexible with me on the rate as my notice would extend past 5/7/2023. I had, after all, been a tenant for 4 and a half years, and maintained a great working relationship with the community and staff. I was happy to call ******************* home. They stated that they would not negotiate on rates, although I knew this to be untrue, because, in prior renewal years, I had contacted the leasing office about an inordinately high renewal offer, and was given a lower, alternative rate, simply by asking.I am not unreasonable. I am only referring to transitioning-out time of roughly 3-weeks, not holding the apartment for months on a month-to-month basis.Desired Resolution. From the period of 5/8 6/3, 2023, I would respectfully ask that MAA honor my current lease rate of $2,285 per month, in acknowledgement that this is simply transitioning-out time, and not a desire to retain the apartment on a month-to-month basis, and flexibility being granted to a tenant of nearly 4 and a half years who has made 4 and a half years of prompt rent payments.

  Business Response

  Date: 04/25/2023

  Dear **************,
  
  Thank you for reaching out.  As explained, we are unable to adjust your month-to-month rate.  The month-to-month rate comes with a premium that allows you the flexibility of a month-to-month tenancy without committing to a longer term lease. 
  
  Sincerely,

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/25/2023

   
  Complaint: 19978206
  
  I am rejecting this response because this pricing is not being imposed on me as a premium for holding onto the apartment, and exercising an early termination privilege with no notice, which is what this rate is intended for.

  I am being charged this early termination premium for simple lease overlap with a real estate closing, which I made clear to MAA in writing and verbally, may occur, as I was nearing completion of a home purchase.

  MAA has chosen to treat me like a number after 4 1/2 years of prompt rent payments.
  

  As MAA has chosen to respond by not offering flexibility during this transition-out period, I would ask that this complaint remain on file as Unresolved for MAA, to assist future customers in their renting decisions.

  Sincerely,
  
  ***************************