I was one of the original residents at Hampton Meridian Apartments, moving in shortly after the property opened. While my initial experience was generally positive, the situation deteriorated over time due to ongoing management turnover, lack of communication, and safety-related concerns.
Over the course of my tenancy, the property underwent multiple management changes. In my experience, with each change, resident communication became more inconsistent. I encountered delays or lack of response to several formal inquiries — including email, phone, and written notices. One issue I raised repeatedly was the unauthorized use of my assigned parking space, which was never adequately resolved.
A particularly serious event occurred during my lease term, when a police operation involving automatic weapons took place within the community and concluded immediately outside my residence. The incident was handled by the Apache Junction Police Department. To my knowledge, no follow-up communication or reassurance was provided by management to residents afterward, despite safety concerns being shared amongst multiple residents.
Following this incident, I submitted a formal written request to terminate my lease early due to personal safety concerns. In attempts to receive final move out information - I experienced what appeared to be intentional call avoidance: my phone calls to the office went unanswered on multiple occasions, yet when I called from an alternate number within minutes, the call was promptly answered. This pattern led me to believe that my primary number may have been blocked or filtered, further hindering my ability to communicate regarding important lease matters. I ultimately returned the keys in person at the end of the lease month and was informed that I would receive a final move-out statement in the coming days. However, I did not receive this statement, nor any further correspondence regarding the return of my security deposit, in violation of Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (A.R.S. § 33-1321), which requires timely notification and itemization of any deductions.
In the months following my departure, I had attempted to reach out to management regarding any final balance owed, prior to this action being taken - and did not receive any communication in return. later became aware — through a public Google review from another resident — that the property had changed its payment system, eliminating access to the resident portal. At no point was I notified of this change by management. I was later notified by the Court of an eviction filing that had been processed — despite the fact that the apartment had been properly vacated and acknowledged. I was not served or given proper notice of this legal action and was therefore unable to respond as it was unfolding.
According to documentation I later obtained, the property’s legal counsel acknowledged the filing had been made in error, and the judgment was formally vacated. Nonetheless, charges associated with this mistaken filing — including an extra month of rent, wrongfully filed legal fees, and late fees associated with their lack of communication — were pursued and sent to collections, creating an unnecessarily burdensome and distressing experience.
Throughout my tenancy, I paid rent on time, complied with the lease, and made a good-faith effort to communicate. Based on my experience, I believe prospective residents should exercise caution, ensure all communication is in writing, and be fully informed of their rights under Arizona landlord-tenant law. Based on my experience, I cannot in good faith recommend Hampton Meridian Apartments at this time.