Southern Management Systems

07/08/2008 Posted by xort1001

I rented a townhome with a long time roommate about 4 years ago through real property management. The AC broke four times and even though we promptly called it was sometimes weeks before a tech came out. There were critters on a regular basis and hole underneath every window sill. Upon moving into the apartment we noticed it was never cleaned so I had to pay to have the carpets steamed, repaint the walls, and bomb the apartment. Several weeks after we were there they sent a lady out to wipe down the cabinets. Give me a break!! During one of the hurricanes a window pane was broken and he screen came off when one of the nearby trees fell and broke it. We called it in and no one seemed to care. Even when water was leaking through the ceiling via the lighting fixture in the dining room, still no one came. I moved out and 2 years later attempted move into another apartment when my credit report showed that I owed some company many. Real Property actually charged me for the window replacement, carpet cleaning, and several other "fees" that all sounded like the same thing just renamed. So of course I called them with question to such debt. They were rude even when I said "I'll Pay IT, just tell me when, where why and how much" They were unprofessional and upon my questioning of why I have never received any notice they replied, "so are you going to pay this or what?" Never got any answer but 'i don't know, I don't care, or just plain being cursed at. I am in the process of seeking legal action against this company on many levels. No one deserves to be treated the way they treat people not to mention their complete disregard for any professionalism and business practice. So I hope they have a good lawyer cause I do.

Pros: Nothing

Cons: Attitude, Professionalism, Business ethics, Business operations, etc.

04/18/2008 Posted by Surfin3591

I lived in Victoria Place Apartments, which I recommend no one ever do, the management there is absolutely awful. They are almost as bad as Southern Management. Anyways, after my father was diagnosed with cancer, I decided to pack up and move back home to be with him. My lease was up and I was paying a month to month premium until I was ready to go. Well on top of that, the UNenforced speed limit in Victoria Place Apartments resulted in my beloved dog being run over and dying by some a**hole going 40 in a 15mph zone two weeks after my fathers news. So I packed up and moved asap paying my current months rent in full. I had asked the staff at VP if any notice was needed since i was on month-to-month now; their response was NO. Well it took 3 weeks to schedule moving, and when i moved out, i dropped off my keys, and to my surprise the manager "Carl" tells me they needed 2 weeks notice. Well I called 3 weeks ago and they said i didnt need to, just drop off the keys when i left and whatever else was needed. So Carl explains that now I have to pay next months rent as well, even though I am leaving. Well I refuse. So on top of that, he sends me a bill for new carpet because apparently my dead dog has fleas and peed everywhere. Brand new carpet was put in the day before I moved in, my dog peed maybe a few times on the carpet (which the $500 NON REFUNDABLE pet deposit I gave them should cover the Spot Shot needed) So I run my credit today and this mysterious company that has never tried to contact me once by phone, never sent me any letters by mail, NOTHING, has a $1,300 collection out for me and has absolutely ruined my credit score. Southern Management Services is out to ruin your financial life.

Pros: Nothing

Cons: WILL RUIN YOUR CREDIT