Now that I am out, I can anonymously share what tenants are dealing with due to the new owners…read more Here are a few of the specific complaints from tenants who have been residents of these properties for 3 to nearly 20 years (identifying attributes removed or generalized for anonymity): These new owners are ATROCIOUS. WITHOUT NOTICE, the new owners now allow dogs which one tenant is extremely allergic to, causing them to go on medication due to the new pets in their building and the smell/hair/dander in the carpeted hallway. Another cannot cope with the incessant barking heard coming from the adjacent building. The grass and grounds where children had played are now covered in yellow stained spots from urine and feces of the animals (note: feces is being cleaned up but the damage to the grass is still happening). Dumpsters impede the full use of the driveway. THERE IS NO COMMUNICATION ABOUT WHAT THEY ARE DOING. The new owners are allowing new and disrespectful tenants who scream at all hours of the day and night and slam doors to where the entire building and those on the street can hear - they seem to take anyone now. Non-residents/workers are leaving doors unlocked and propped open after they depart. One tenant pays for a parking spot but someone else is regularly in it, assumed to be a hired worker. They never told one tenant about the construction and they work from home and were unable to run a very important meeting for work due to the non-stop drilling noise. Attempts have been made, without notice, to enter a unit while a minor child was home alone. One tenant is extremely sensitive to pesticide and would vacate for a couple days when the previous owner notified them of a treatment. NO NOTICE was given when the new owners treated, causing this tenant to pass out in their kitchen in front of their small child who didn't know what to do. Poison control was called and the treating company refused to provide the type of chemical used that day without authorization from the building owner. NO ADVANCE NOTICE is being given of construction and apartment entry, causing numerous tenants to experience unknown contractor knocks and entry into units last minute. Notices are no longer posted in the buildings in advance or at each tenant's door. The new owners said there would be drop boxes installed to submit rent - that never happened. An email notice was sent to one tenant the day after the email said they would be entering the tenant's unit - which required the tenant to execute several tasks they were unable to do and it was during the holidays. Non-residents are now entering the buildings and "snooping" through different areas that were previously secured and are now being left open - damage to the property has occurred. The "upgrades" may look nice at first but they are really cheap and remove any historical charm the units previously had. The "improvements" are done so poorly and are cheap and nothing matches, the new paint is already peeling off and you can see through the paint because it needed primer or another coat. There is a new tenant who must have serious mental health issues and there is a concern for children because they are making "demonic dolls" and "shrines" and putting stacks of full beer cans in odd locations in their walkways. Hopefully these owners can take this as constructive criticism to improve their communication and screening process since the tenants don't feel comfortable speaking up about their individual experiences outside of hallway and sidewalk conversations.

Okay well the living area isn't bad, but the company DOES NOT CARE who they rent to. I currently…read morelive below a 20 year old who has loud s*X at all hours of the night, and across from a 20 year old who is constantly moving people in. The basement is also constantly flooded and they have drainage issues, but if you report anything you're going to pay! I have photos of the constant mold in the basement and the fact they let young children just park wherever and party all night. I really wouldn't recommend living here, the walls are thin and you can just hear the constant loudness and disrespect of children... because the landlord doesn't care! As long as they have money, the one above me told me her dog is addicted to meth, and so is her mother who I gave a ride away from this place. RENTER BEWARE!!! ANIC will not care about your concerns.

I moved here in August '17 because a friend that had been living here for 4 years recommended the…read moreplace. I wanted to live in Demun and checked out 5 different apartments before coming here to see this one. I was impressed with management right away. Great communication through email and phone. Very nice and polite in person. My building is from the 1920s and has many old features to it but I love it. It has character and a nice feel to it. Management keeps it clean and if you have any questions they answer right away! You can't beat the location and the rent at these apartments is very fair. About once a month I have problems finding a parking spot close to the apartment and have to park down the road or on the next street. Not a problem unless you like having your own parking spot. There are 14 spots in the back that are used on a first come first served basis. I've never had a problem with neighbors being loud. I hardly ever see anyone actually. Water is included. Gas is about $20 per month, electricity about $40, and internet $40. No issues with bugs thus far. Laundry is meh... there are a couple of washers and dryers downstairs for $1.50 the load. I usually just drive down the road to the Demun cleaners and do my laundry there. I love being right across the street from Forest Park and having so many local restaurants and shops nearby. Highly recommend this place!

If I could give them less than one star, I would…read more Under no circumstances should you rent from this company. When you visit a Southwood apartment, they will "forget" the key to the basement where the laundry units are located. This is because the basement is dirty, cluttered and generally terrifying. When you sign a lease, you will be subjected to second hand smoke that will blacken your lungs in minutes. They will say they will clean the apartment before you move in, and they won't. You will move in and they will tell you not to use Soft Scrub on the tub. You won't use Soft Scrub on the tub and after even just the first shower, the tub floor will start to peal. They will blame you for this and they will not return your full deposit. One morning, a foot-by-foot chunk of ceiling (cement, plaster, rocks, etc.) will collapse from your bathroom ceiling. It will happen at a time when you could be using it and you will certainly have things out in your bathroom that will get ruined. They will wait three days to patch the ceiling of your only bathroom, after having done nothing when you reported a leak. You will ask your landlord to be reimbursed for your things and inconvenience of not having a bathroom and having to take time off work to deal with the situation, and your landlord will ignore the request entirely. Additionally, your electric bill to power the heat in the winter will be enormous AND your apartment will still be freezing. You will also hear everything all your neighbors do at any time. Needless to say, this, and more, was my roommate's and my experience with Southwood Apartments and National Real Estate Management Corp. You will hold up your part of the lease: you will be good tenants, pay your rent on time and take care of the apartment. They will not hold up their part of the lease, however, which is to provide a safe, habitable apartment. I want you to learn from our mistake of renting from them.