I wouldn't waste time dealing with this company. They want to do all these check and you have to…read morepay for it which is normal but then when you are trying find out any information about the application all you get is an answering machine. When we did get a hold of Property management they said that we got flagged for calling too much. Then they said our application was denied but wouldn't tell us why and said an email was sent out that no one received. We waited 2 weeks to hear anything.

Simply Live Property management is a fraudulent company that is claiming they have been in business…read morein Lansing for years. Michigan Law states that Property Management Firms must be Licensed and Run by a Licensed Real Estate Broker. This company is calling owners of rental houses and lying to them, claiming houses are unsecure to try to steal business. They then stall the owner with unnecessary repairs and charge fees while the house is vacant. We have contacted the Police and are pursuing charges.

My issues are more with the the office staff than the actual maintenance and plumbing…read moreprofessionals. Maintenance professionals should not have to do both their job and the job of the office staff. The office staff do not keep track of the service men and appointments the day of. When you call them they are unhelpful and sarcastic "Well, do you prefer we give a 4 hour window instead of a 2 hour window? We have gotten 75 calls today. There is no way for me to know if you have called earlier today to find out where the maintenance man is." It wasn't until I cancelled my appointment and asked for the manager did her tone change a little, but then, she didn't transfer me correctly, and ultimately transferred me and the owner/manager hung up on me. What a mess. Such an unpleasant experience.

John Norman came out to fix noisy exhaust pipes from the water heater that we have been after the…read morenew home contractor to fix for more than 9months. We called Woodman Plumbing, three days later it was fixed thanks to John

I have been living here for one year and I completely love it! The property manors are always…read moreavailable and more than happy to help. The neighborhood is quiet and everyone is nice. They offer 24 hour maintenance and an online way to pay your rent through rentpayment.com. I have had little to no problems with the apartment and when we had any maintenance was quick to the rescue. Rent prices are reasonable and for my two bedroom they offer lots of space, over 900 sq ft. My favorite features are the walk in closet and dishwasher. I have been very satisfied with my stay and I would encourage anyone to apply.

This is the absolute worst apartment I have ever rented. Along with the sketchy area and stinky…read morehallways the staff are aweful. They cashed my rent payments and accused me of not paying multiple times. They took me to court and sent me eviction notices. Everytime I brought the papers and proof of payment to the office they dismissed it and told me it was fine, but never ended up taking care of it untill 4 months later. They don't return phone calls and have extremely poor communication with you. I do not recommend leasing here. Not worth the headache.

Connie Benca is simply the best. When my mother died, her property was extremely difficult to sell,…read morebecause the local governing authority reclassified it from residential to commercial, and the commercial real estate market in Michigan had gone dead. We tried several agents who specialized in commercial real estate and had no luck. The property sat on the market for 5 years and was expensive to maintain. Then a friend in Lansing recommended Connie Benca, who really went to the mat for us, marketing the property to out-of-state buyers & getting creative. She landed us an offer that worked out just right. The buyer paid full price, and they proved to be a good neighbor to all the surrounding property owners who we had known for many years. I would recommend Connie to any seller or buyer who wants a realtor who is not just a great businesswoman, but also a fine human being.

Tenant for 4 years now, initially this was a cost-effective apartment that fit my needs well. Not…read moreso much anymore, there are units with as much room and as many amenities for less. Most recently they have started to charge us a flat rate for water and heat in addition to our rent and new renters insurance fee. Mind you water and heat was previously included in our rent. Despite my misgivings about how DTN would charge you for air if they could, they do have an amazing maintenance team. Our maintenance requests are taken care of in a timely fashion, and an emergency number is available for residents to call anytime of the day/week. As for location, it is adjacent to the highway but we haven't had any issues with noise bar some occasions. The neighborhood that the complex is situated in has a large park not too far away and is great for walking/jogging.

I had a good time at Madison Apartments. I don't know about management beforehand, but the…read moremanagement team this year has been extremely friendly and responsive to my questions and concerns. They have been very accommodating and easy to work with, especially when I signed the lease just a few weeks before the fall semester started. Maintenance is responsive, and quick to fix things. There was a section of time where my heater didn't work properly, and the maintenance was professional and courteous, despite me having called them to repair it over and over after it broke several times. Everything they did, whether it was work orders or in home tours, they contacted me well beforehand to give me advance warning, which allowed me to clean up the apartment before they arrived. The neighborhood is really quiet, and I haven't heard any partying since I got here. It was a good environment to study and relax. The rooms are well lit, and well ventilated, making it easy to concentrate on studying. There are a lot of convenient places to eat around here, especially due to its close proximity to Frandor Shopping Center, however, it is a bit of a walk (~15 minutes). The closest bus stop to get to campus is the #1 bus stop at the bottom of Frandor, so a car is advised if you don't want to deal with the cold and snow in winter. The highway runs right beside Madison Apartments, so if you want to travel, it's pretty easy to access the highway. Personally, I find that the highway really helps me sleep at night, however, I can see how it might annoy some others. Ordering packages to be delivered can be a pain sometimes, since there isn't an adequate place to leave the packages, unless someone lets the mailman inside the complex. My advice would be to use FedEx and UPS' options to drop at a nearby store. UPS has a store in Frandor, and FedEx has one right outside of MSU campus, making both areas easy to access if you are a student. Internet is only offered by Comcast and AT&T, which has decent internet but can be a bit annoying due to disconnects. There is fiber-optic that is expanding into the neighborhood, and I believe they've already contacted early adopters to start their plans. I do not know if the apartments here have it yet, but I believe that it might be a better deal than Comcast or AT&T if they do manage to have it. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Madison Apartments. I really liked the apartment itself, as well as the neighborhood around it. Getting to places might be a bit difficult if you don't have a car, but I didn't think it was too bad. The management and maintenance are really easy to communicate with. If I hadn't already signed on with other roommates to a different place, I probably would've continued my lease here, but it's definitely on the table if I decide to live somewhere else in Lansing after a year.

I rented from Jeremy James for almost 7 years. Over those years, we became friends and he would…read morecome over at any hour to help me with an issue. He once shoveled my snow late at night even though it was my responsibility because I was flying in late and wouldn't have been able to get in the driveway. He's the kind of landlord who brings over homemade cookies when he visits to do maintenance. The house I rented was about 100 years old and does need some renovations. I relocated out of state before he could solve the bat problem, which was the only major issue I had. It may sound strange to miss a landlord, but I do! If I ever move back to Michigan, I would hope to rent from him!

I was fortunate enough to rent from Park Estates. I saw several of their other properties. Each…read moreproperty was thoroughly cared for, and most were single-family homes. After many years of renting, that's a rarity. Their application and rent processes were smooth, and they responded ASAP whenever I had minor concerns. I feel grateful to them for providing my shelter for that time and would be glad to refer any friends and family to Park Estates.