Am Management

I was hoping since this was a larger management company that it would be a better way to go than having a single landlord, but I have been very disappointed. The other reviewer said they were good in 2013, but it seems like they got a lot worse in 2014.
If you need anything fixed or repaired, it usually takes more than one visit to get the issue resolve because they want to fix in the cheapest way possible. When I moved in at the beginning of June, my AC wasn’t working from the start, and took multiple visits from different repair guys to finally get it up and running, but still trips the breaker and shuts off intermittently.
The communal clothes dryer has also been an issue, despite me calling in requests for it to work properly and dry clothes in one cycle for months. They’ve «repaired» it multiple times and even switched it out for an older machine that is rusting on the inside (nice passive-​aggressive move, guys). My neighbor said it has taken them up to 4 cycles to get clothes dry at times, and gave up calling management because they refuse to replace the machine with a new one. Oh, and they just raised the prices on the washing machine! Good thing one of the repair guys is cute, because I’ve seen a lot of him since I’ve lived here for more maintenance issues in addition to the ones above.
I also just got a letter stating that they will be raising rent and I need to sign a lease renewal by the middle of January or they «may begin showing my apartment» and «there is a possibility if you stay that you will have to change units.» My lease isn’t up until June, why do I need to make a decision almost 6 months in advance?
The pros: The Sycamore Apartments are one of the only pet-​friendly apartments I found that allow more than one pet and also allow large pets (one renter has a large Irish Wolfhound!), though unfortunately there are a lot of irresponsible dog owners so be careful walking in the grass. There are also walking trails nearby, which is nice. They have garages you can rent monthly, though there aren’t enough for everyone so you might need to get on a waiting list.
If you are able to move into an updated unit with w/​d hookups and buy your own machines, it’s probably worth the price. But if you’re not in one of the older units, I’m not sure if waiting for repairs is worth it.

My boyfriend and I searched for an apartment 2 years ago for at least 4 months. We were extremely picky, as we had a HORRIBLE experience with our previous landlords, and wanted to live somewhere with better management. The staff at AM Management are friendly, approachable, and if anything goes wrong maintenance-​wise, it is fixed in a timely manor. They even have an emergency phone number for maintenance emergencies. The office is open 8 – 5 M-​F. The units are nice, with high ceilings, pet-​friendly, and cozy fireplaces. I have absolutely no complaints about AM Management!