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Rachel Rivera
3 days ago
I am extremely disappointed with how my elderly 65-year-old mother and I were treated during our application process at Jefferson's Landing Apartments. From the beginning, the office staff came across as dismissive, judgmental, and unprofessional.
We applied for a 3-bedroom apartment during a special where the application fee was approximately $17 per person, with a deposit of around $942. During the process, we were repeatedly asked to provide different forms of income verification, including tax returns and bank statements. After we promptly returned the requested paperwork the following day, we were later told they didn't even need some of the documents they had specifically requested.
Throughout our visits, the staff's attitude made us feel unwelcome. One employee tossed a pen toward us to sign the application as if she was trying to rush us out of the office. I also observed remarks and behavior that I felt were disrespectful toward my mother's appearance.
It has now been nearly three weeks since we submitted our application, and we have received no meaningful updates. When I went back to check on the status, the same employees acted as though they did not recognize me or remember that I had recently applied. A staff member told me my application was still being reviewed and that they were waiting on my background check before sending it to "complaints" then she coughed coughed and said sorry "compliance" for review. The way this was said felt sarcastic, dismissive, and as though my concerns were being mocked rather than taken seriously.
In my experience, apartment applications typically do not take this long without any communication. The lack of transparency and professionalism has been frustrating.
I am also concerned about the way the office operates. On multiple occasions, it appeared that staff would watch applicants through the office windows or cameras, lock the office, and leave a note on the door instead of assisting people who came in asking about their applications. It gave the impression that they were avoiding applicants rather than providing customer service.
Every applicant deserves to be treated with professionalism, respect, and fairness regardless of their race, ethnicity, age, or financial situation. I hope management investigates these concerns and ensures that all applicants receive equal treatment and timely communication throughout the application process.