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    Deborah H.

    Front door constantly broken. Back door made out of matchsticks, also broken into twice in one year. Packages stolen. Screens that don't move up or down. No storms. Rent increased by $50 in one year without any repairs. Realtor claims it's an upgraded unit!

    I am horrified by the state of the apartment I got the keys to yesterday. I have called 4 times to get ahold of this group and each time I call I'm told verbatim "I wrote a message down but a call back really just depends back when the building manager feels like answering the phone" Our dishwasher was broken and moldy. There are LAYERS of grease and film on every crevice of the kitchen. I spent 7 hour cleaning with three of my friends and it still isn't to the point of clean that I'd feel comfortable eating out of the kitchen. The move in fees were OUTRAGEOUS with $300 per person for me and my fiancé and $300 for our cat and $140 for us each to apply it was over $1000 in move-in fees for absolutely nothing.

    I typically don't leave reviews, but I feel a responsibility to share my experience so others can make an informed decision -- and so the company is hopefully motivated to make real changes. Before I moved in, I was told the unit would be cleaned and patched up. Instead, I walked into an apartment that was visibly neglected: spider webs in every corner, filth behind appliances, a moldy fridge and washing machine, and a non-functioning dishwasher that went unresolved for over three weeks. The cleaning crew they sent told me they were hired for a basic 3-hour job, which is nowhere near what's required for move-in readiness. I had to hire professional cleaners myself -- at my own expense -- who spent six hours making the unit livable. There were additional serious concerns: A wasp infestation from a nest on the building led to wasps entering my apartment multiple times. Their "solution" was to seal the nest -- a method that can backfire, especially if wasps chew through framing. The dishwasher interior was rust-stained and unsanitary (see photos). The bathroom and window sills show signs of neglect, mold, and grime. The building's front entrance remains dirty and web-covered, creating an unwelcoming and potentially unsafe environment. When I asked about mold remediation, I was told, "That's your responsibility to clean." This raises serious questions about code compliance and habitability standards. From what I've experienced, basic landlord responsibilities are being ignored, and maintenance only happens after persistent follow-up -- if at all. Worse, communication from staff is often rude, dismissive, or completely absent until I escalate. This kind of neglect doesn't just affect tenant well-being -- it reflects poorly on the management company's reputation and may expose them to legal consequences if issues go unaddressed. Renters deserve clean, functional, and safe homes. At this price point, that's a reasonable expectation. I hope the company takes this seriously and begins prioritizing tenant health, safety, and satisfaction. Until then, I strongly encourage potential renters to inspect carefully, ask hard questions, and get everything in writing.

    Victor P.

    Avoid this rental company at all costs; do not ignore the red flag reviews like I did. I signed a lease with this company two months ago and could not even move into my apartment it was so filthy. Filthy is actually an understatement -- it was a biohazard zone and a health risk to live there. There was cat food and soiled cat litter all over the apartment. The bedroom carpet was covered with stains from animal urine / vomit. The carpet was also frayed and peeling off of the floor at all the edges, allowing all of the filth to get into the cracks and under the rug. One corner of the room had rotted wood with some sort of bug eggs buried into the hole and carpet in that area. There were ants all over the apartment -- in the bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bathroom. The shower was actually littered with dead ants. There were broken tiles in the shower leading to water damage making the whole tiled wall soft and flexible. There was water damage and mold under the kitchen sink. There was moldy food under the cabinets and appliances. They did attempt to have the carpet cleaned... twice... but it was beyond cleaning and remained filthy. The only communication I received was to specifically tell me that it would not be replaced (supposedly this was denied specifically by the company owner). This is despite the carpet clearly contributing to a larger bug problem in the apartment. They had someone nail a random piece of metal over one edge of the carpet, solving absolutely nothing. Can you guess what management's response to all of this was? Nothing. I left countless messages with their answering service and emailed both management@hifipm and john@hifipm multiple times without receiving a single response. The manager for my property actually had the audacity to passive-aggressively email me to "Have a wonderful weekend!" as she refused to return any phone calls. The only additional communication I received was that -- despite not being able to even move into the apartment -- I would continue to be responsible for the rent unless I could find someone to sublet the apartment. They graciously offered to market the apartment for me for another month's rent. Truly the worst experience I have ever had with a rental company in 15 years and it's not even close. For context, I am what most people would consider an ideal tenant -- a healthcare worker with excellent credit and zero previous issues with landlords. These people basically stole over $2000 from me (not to mention numerous other expenses related to preparing to move-in and the fall out from being unable to do so). John, if you are reading this: you should be ashamed. I don't need you to comment your email address to discuss further; the only additional communication that is warranted here is an apology from you to me. And -- if you had even an ounce of integrity -- a check returning my money.

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