My wife and I lived in a townhouse in Newport Commons for two years (8/18-8/20). We found the on-site management team to be both friendly and responsive whenever we had an issue. The buildings and grounds are properly maintained. Snow got plowed in a timely fashion and our walkway was shoveled when it snowed. We never heard our neighbors on either side of us. We saw no evidence of drug use or of drug dealers, as was suggested in another review.
Requiring renters insurance is fairly common, particularly in larger communities like Newport Commons. It protects both the renter and the community, and honestly, it's not all that expensive.
When we moved on to be closer to family, Newport Commons dinged us for some of the wear and tear on the townhouse. It was what we expected and we had no problem with it. Without any hassle, we got the major portion of our security deposit returned. We felt we were treated fairly.
I honestly don't understand the negative reviews. My experience in business, in general, is if you take a combative, abrasive, and adversarial approach to a business deal (and renting is a business deal) you generally find yourself on the wrong side of company policy. On the other hand, if you take an approach that signals a willingness to work together, your business partner generally will do the same and work with you to resolve any issues, looking for ways to work around policy whenever possible. Ninety percent of the time, your attitude will determine how forcefully company policy is applied. read more