I first want to say that I have a credit rating of between 798 - 801. Secondly, I am a US Army…read moremilitary widow, US Army veteran. Recently, I paid the $75.00 administrative fee, provided necessary supporting financial documents, and paid a holding fee of $150.00. Only to be informed 48 hours later that instead of the minimum $500.00 security deposit, I would, under "certain conditions," be allowed to rent the apartment if I paid the amount of $1282.00 security deposit, which is the monthly rental amount.
Why? Because they can not pronounce my name. As a result, I must be a foreigner and pay the price of them not caring that I am indeed a United States Citizen. A US Army Veteran, a Military widow, so my sacrifice to this country is extensive.
There is a scam going on. The entry scam is charging a potential rental applicant a holding fee, which is only returned if they reject you.
Had I known that I would be required to pay one month's rent in a security deposit, I would have saved time, gas, and money. What would someone have to pay if their credit rating were 500-600? What would they pay if they had an eviction under their belt? What would they have to pay if they needed a co-signer?
Why advertise a minimum security deposit amount if a full month's rent is required?
The holding fee is nonrefundable unless they deny you. At the bare minimum, they get $225.00 from a prospective renter right out of the gate.
So, if you want to throw money at them, accept their terms and live for the duration of your lease, knowing you have been and are being scammed by Tanglewood Apartments.
The scam at the end of your lease is no way you are going to receive the full amount paid in your security deposit.
Tanglewood Apartments in Southern Pines, NC, is supposed to be military friendly, not located in Fayetteville, NC, but an easy commute.
Avoid TANGLEWOOD APARTMENTS at all costs. Particularly if you are affiliated with the military. Unless you want to be ripped off!
At the bare minimum, $225.00.
