Kiara was excellent. She was so attentive and helpful with everything pertaining to my new place at the Canopy on Western. I’m loving my new place. Keep up the good work Kiara! 😃
I love everything about the apartments ! Kiara is wonderful!!! Very good customer service, helpful, and goes above and beyond!
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Shaniqua Smith
Jul 26, 2026
The entire team at Canopy on Western has been easygoing, clear, and efficient since I moved in about a month ago, which is impressive, especially for a newer community. I first met Amber on a tour, and she was down-to-earth from the start. You can tell she genuinely enjoys her job. We laughed quite a bit throughout the whole move-in process, from that first tour through outreach, approval, and the final move-in itself. Amber, David, and Kiara made the entire process smooth.
I also appreciate how inclusive the staff is, with a real diversity of personalities, work styles, and backgrounds. That kind of cultural diversity matters in community living, and it shows in how well they maintain a high standard of living here. They genuinely take care of both the community and the residents. To Management and the entire Canopy on Western team, Ya’ll keep building and doing y'all thing. Make 'em sweat👌🏾
Do not let the appearance of this property or its amenities influence your decision without considering the actual living experience. While the community presents itself as a luxury apartment complex, my experience has been that there are significant issues with both the property and management. My concerns began before I moved in. During the tour, prospective residents are shown a furnished model apartment rather than the actual unit they will rent. While the model appeared modern and well-maintained, it did not accurately represent the quality of my apartment or the realities of living here.
The application and move-in process was extremely disorganized and lacked communication. After submitting my application, providing all requested documentation, and paying over $200 in application fees, I was told I would receive a response within 48 hours. Instead, I spent over a week repeatedly calling before receiving any meaningful update. Once the fees were paid, communication became noticeably poor.
After moving in, it quickly became apparent the buildings were constructed with little attention to soundproofing. Residents facing Western Parkway experience constant traffic noise 24/7. The thin walls and floors make it common to hear neighbors walking, conversations, televisions, barking dogs, cabinets opening, and other everyday activities. The intersection in front of the property is also difficult to enter and exit due to heavy traffic and multiple accidents.
The leasing office is another major concern. Emails often go unanswered, phone calls are not returned, and assistance usually requires multiple follow-ups. Staff often appear disengaged. On one occasion, I was assisted by an employee who remained on a personal speakerphone/FaceTime call while discussing a private matter with me. I could hear others in the background, which was highly unprofessional and raised privacy concerns. The office has also appeared to close before posted business hours on multiple occasions.
The building access systems are unreliable. The key fob entry periodically fails, requiring residents to use other entrances. The guest call box is also inconsistent, forcing residents to walk to the entrance to let guests in.
Residents pay an additional $20 monthly for valet trash service, yet the service is frequently inconsistent. Trash is sometimes not collected, leaving residents to either bring it back inside or take it to the dumpster despite paying for the service.
Common areas also need improvement. Hallways, entryways, elevators, and carpeting often appear neglected. The fitness center bathrooms are frequently unsanitary, disinfectant wipes are often unavailable, and the water fountain filter has displayed a poor status indicator for months.
There have been vehicle break-in attempts. Garages are available but cost an additional $250 per month, and regular parking spaces are unusually narrow.
Despite being advertised as a smoke-free community, smoking remains a persistent issue. Residents regularly receive emails acknowledging complaints, yet the problem continues. Smoke enters apartments and common hallways, affecting families, children, elders, and residents with breathing conditions.
Unlike other luxury communities I have lived in, there is no on-call staff member after business hours. Previous communities had someone available to respond to noise complaints, smoking violations, and other issues while documenting incidents for management. Given the rent residents pay, this should be provided. Residents should not have to call 911 for non-emergency community issues.
Packages are placed in a room accessible to all residents. If the office is closed, delivery drivers cannot access the room, so packages may be left outside unattended. Other luxury communities provided secure Amazon lockers with pickup codes, real-time tracking, and text notifications. Amazon lockers could be installed outdoors for 24/7 access and would greatly improve security. There are also no resident events or community activities, unlike many other luxury apartment communities
My experience with the application process at Canopy on Western was disappointing from beginning to end.
The online application itself is modern and convenient. Uploading documents such as a driver’s license, proof of income, and other required paperwork was simple and straightforward. Unfortunately, that was where the positive experience ended.
After submitting my application, it took three days before I was contacted by a leasing agent. I understand leasing offices have multiple priorities, but applicants should not feel like an afterthought. Once someone applies, there should be consistent communication and ownership of the process until a decision is made.To be fair, I also share some responsibility. I relocated across the country and expected a much faster turnaround based on online reviews. Looking back, I should have started the application process much earlier instead of assuming everything would move quickly. Every extra day waiting for a decision cost me both time and money.
The biggest issue was the income verification process. As a veteran using VA education benefits, I quickly realized the leasing staff was unfamiliar with how these benefits work. I provided official VA documentation showing my entitlement and payment information. Instead of accepting those government-issued documents, I was asked to provide my personal bank statements.
I was not comfortable sharing full bank statements because they contain sensitive financial information unrelated to verifying my income. As a compromise, I provided an official VA payment statement along with a transaction history showing the deposits into my account. Even then, I was repeatedly told that only a full bank statement would be accepted.
After several frustrating emails and phone calls, I decided to visit the leasing office in person.
My leasing agent, Kiara, was professional, respectful, and pleasant throughout the process. She was the one bright spot in an otherwise frustrating experience.
Unfortunately, my interaction with the assistant property manager and the property manager, Amber, changed my opinion of the property entirely. The assistant property manager immediately came across as irritated that I was there. He repeatedly interrupted me, spoke over me, and his tone felt dismissive and confrontational. I never felt like he was interested in resolving the issue. Instead, I felt like I was being talked down to.
Amber was more composed, but by that point the damage had already been done. After years of moving because of military service, I have worked with leasing offices across the country. This was easily the most frustrating and least professional leasing experience I have had.
I ultimately decided not to move forward with the apartment because of how I was treated, not because of the apartment itself.
I do want to end this review by acknowledging my own part in the situation. After becoming frustrated, I reacted emotionally. Later, I returned to the leasing office to apologize because I believe in taking responsibility for my own behavior, even when I feel I have been treated unfairly.
In the end, my biggest takeaway is simple: good customer service matters. Applicants deserve clear communication, knowledgeable staff, and respectful treatment throughout the leasing process. Unfortunately, that was not my experience at Canopy on Western.