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PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU SIGN WITH REVEILLE
I wish to share my experience with Reveille Apartments to help prospective tenants make informed decisions. It is crucial to understand that Reveille management appears dismissive of tenant health, well-being, and valid grievances. Instead, rely on third-party collectors to enforce unjust claims based on the terms and conditions included in the lease agreements, which are typically signed without proper diligence. Many tenants assume these contracts are standard and fair, overlooking potential... issues related to basic rights and ethical considerations.
I relocated to Reveille in 2023, primarily due to budget constraints. One of the most concerning practices among many apartment complexes, including Reveille, is the failure to show units prior to signing the lease. This means that potential tenants are often unaware of the apartment's actual condition until they are already committed.
Upon moving into a second-floor unit, my friend and I were greeted with a disheartening reality: severe cockroach infestations. Despite our requests for another unit, management's response was unhelpful. They assured us that pest control measures would be implemented, but these proved largely ineffective, as the infestation persisted. We felt trapped and pressured, facing threats of penalties for seeking alternative housing options based on the ongoing lease agreement, which exploits students already experiencing financial strain.
We attempted to adapt to our grim living conditions, employing various methods to keep pests at bay. However, this situation was untenable, and it was evident that the unit was uninhabitable. Despite providing evidence of the infestation, management repeatedly insisted we endure the situation until the lease was up.
Upon our departure time, we made every effort to return the apartment in a clean state, comparable to the condition in which we received it. Regrettably, we were billed exorbitant cleaning fees long after we moved out, a troubling consequence following a year of dealing with unacceptable living conditions.
Additionally, potential tenants should be aware that Reveille imposes additional monthly utility charges that can significantly increase total living expenses. These 6 to 7 line items in their utility charges e.g., electricity, insurance, admin fee, utility fee, trash, water, and sewer, commission etc. and though some of these are common with all other apartments, they often escalate as the leasing period progresses.
Review from Apartments.com