Jim
Highlander at North Campus - Money Grabbing Operation
It IS as many others have noted a "Money grabbing machine". I am shocked that there is not or has not been a Class action lawsuit against Horizon Realty Advisors the parent company of "Highlander at North Campus" for thier revenue generating tactic's. At minimun UCR should warn students about this organization. I will be advising the UCR athletic Director to not recommend this place to any of the UCR Athletes. They WILL nickel and dime you to death! There are so many examples while living there, but the most egregious charges are when you move out. Dont expect to get any of your deposit back. There are common area charges and individual charges. We were charged $650 for a broke window which was totally false. I have pictures of the room showing window in perfect condition when we handed the apt Keys to Chyna. Maybe this got broken after we moved out. Its a window facing the street and across from major construction. Hope to be getting this back along with $150 charge for a desk that was given to facilites because it was broken. Then there's the $70 bathtub charge. I'm betting 100's of former tenants have been charged for this. Upon doing a little research I’ve learned that the dark staining at the bottom of the tub (a pic they included) is the result of natural friction and enamel wear from standing and moving around in the shower / tub over time. According to CA housing guidelines, the gradual breakdown of bathtub finishes from ordinary, intended use constitutes normal wear and tear, which is the property owner's responsibility. I've asked them to please return the withheld $70. Dont leave anyting in the apt when you move out. We got charged collectively over $300 for leaving a couple a containers in the kitchen cabent, a tiny area that needs to painted, stove not cleaned to NASA's standard and cheap mini blinds for patio door that got tangled up on day one. The only redeaming quality of this place is that it's close to campus... thats it. Spend extra time looking for any place but here.


