Courtyard North

"Affordable but maintenance people are usually overwhelmed with multiple locations so it takes a very long time for anything to get fixed."

"My comments are in relation to the application process for Courtyard North (probably applies to all Dobler properties). READ the 3-page list of qualifications (that are slyly attached behind the application) BEFORE applying. Also don't expect the person taking the application to help you or provide you information. All she wants if for you to fill out the application and pay the non-refundable $40 fee. (I wonder if bonuses are based on number of people applying.) Don't expect the person to answer questions or review your application for problems when you ask for help; even when she knows you will not qualify! She will tell you that is the screening companies job. Or maybe company policy won't let her inform applicants correctly. If I had only known to read the qualification list first! She will sweetly tell you that you will hear in a couple days. What she really means is 10 days. The person was very courteous to me but just was not very helpful during this stressful time. I wasted 10 days and spent $40 which could have been alleviated if the person helping would have been forth coming up front. I also listened to her help another applicant (while I was waiting) and she basically did the same thing, telling the person nothing while taking the $40. I do not have any input on the quality of the apartments."

"Just world bandwagon"

"This is a great building in a great neighborhood, but the lack of security leaves the building vulnerable to break-ins, of which there have been several in my three years living here. A recent rash has resulted in several packages and outgoing mail being stolen."

"So here's the thing...I lived in these apartments about 3 years ago. When I left, I THOROUGHLY cleaned the whole place and the only thing that was basically left for them to do was to paint the walls and the regular stuff that my $400.00 deposit would have easily taken care of. I left without worrying about my deposit but THEN, I get a BILL from them for nearly $300.00 a couple of weeks after I moved out! ...There was no information about what I might have done to be charged that ridiculous amount...they just handed me a bill. So...of course, I didn't pay it and NOW of course it's on my credit record as an unpaid bill, damaging my credit. Let me also tell you, I'm a Public School Science Teacher with a Masters Degree AND a former US Navy veteran. I have lived in MULTIPLE rentals for all of my adult life (I'm 43) all across the country, including Hawaii, whether it was where I was stationed in the Navy or at college or wherever and I ALWAYS received MONEY BACK in the mail from my original deposit after moving out! I am a GREAT RENTER, who has NEVER had problems with any rental managements before. If you care about working with credible establishments who are not going to rob you, then do NOT move into these apartments (OR the one across the street, as they are owned by the same company). I want to repeat, after 45+ years of living in rentals, even ones I've lived in since moving out of Courtyard North, I have NEVER left any place with a bill....not one time. There are plenty of other places to live in beautiful Stadium District, Tacoma...I would recommend looking into them, and stay away from Courtyard North. Chadd"