Arizona Tenants Advocates - Villas Apartments, The

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Villas Apartments, The 1718 S. Jen Tilly Ln., Tempe, AZ 85281 602-968-8945

Total Detailed Rank = 16%

2 entries submitted by site users - highest possible score is 200

. . . Unfavorable

BAD

POOR

AVERAGE

100

GOOD

150

BEST

200

Favorable . . .

Management Interaction

Score		%	%		Score
150	Does NOT provide lease.	75	75	DOES provide lease.	150
125	Lease improperly constructed or filled in.	62	62	Lease is clear and explicit.	125
150	Lease terms unreasonable.	75	75	Lease terms are fair.	150
76	Not abiding by Lease terms.	38	38	Fairly adheres to Lease terms.	76
150	Move-in sheet not supplied.	75	75	Move-in sheet supplied.	150
150	Refused to conduct joint move-out inspection.	75	75	Conducted joint move-out inspection.	150
76	Wrongfully withheld deposits upon vacating.	38	38	Returned deposits.	76
76	Enters with inadequate notice.	38	38	Gives appropriate access notice.	76
125	Management refuses rent.	62	62	Management accepts rent properly.	125
76	Does not provide rent receipts.	38	38	Provides rent receipts.	76
75	Incompetent performance by management.	38	38	Competent performance by management.	75
51	Management unavailable, not open.	26	26	Management is available.	51
26	Management is unresponsive.	13	13	Management is responsive.	26
75	Management is criminal/anti-social	38	38	Management abides by social norms.	75
2	Management rude or abusive.	1	1	Management is civil.	2
100	Management singles out tenants for abuse.	50	50	Management acts equitably.	100
26	Management tolerates unsociable conduct.	13	13	Management enforces conduct.	26

1509	MANAGEMENT INTERACTION TOTAL	44	44	3400 POSSIBLE POINTS	1509
Score		%	%		Score

Management Interaction Comments
- My biggest problem with The Villas is there air condition. It is a chiller system and not work well. During this summer 2008 I have had to call many times to let them know that the A/C does not work and even have had to go with out A/C for up to 2 days. 2008-10-02
- None 2012-07-18

2 entries submitted by site users - highest possible score is 200

. . . Unfavorable

BAD

POOR

AVERAGE

100

GOOD

150

BEST

200

Favorable . . .

Common Areas

Score		%	%		Score
2	Road surface conditions bad, potholes, etc.	1	1	Good road surface conditions.	2
2	Inadequate parking.	1	1	Adequate parking.	2
2	Poor lighting.	1	1	Adequate/safe lighting.	2
2	Tripping hazards.	1	1	Walking surfaces safely maintained.	2
2	Poorly maintained/Inadequate landscaping.	1	1	Landscaping maintained properly.	2
2	Trash, debris, litter.	1	1	Property is clean and neat.	2
51	Unsanitary.	26	26	Up to health code.	51
2	Drug use or paraphernalia.	1	1	No evidence of illegal drugs.	2
2	Other criminal activities.	1	1	Community safe from crime.	2
2	Street gangs, graffiti.	1	1	No gang activity.	2
26	Unsafe vehicular traffic.	13	13	Normal vehicular traffic.	26
2	Pool not gated, accessible to all.	1	1	Pool properly gated and secured.	2
51	Apartment community gates faulty.	26	26	Community gates functional, properly secured.	51
2	Building/Exterior maintenance/structural issues.	1	1	Proper building conditions.	2
2	Walls, roofs, struts, supports in bad condition.	1	1	Walls, roofs, struts, supports well maintained.	2
51	Pest infestation.	26	26	Adequate pest control.	51
2	Areas dangerous or inaccessible.	1	1	Areas safe and accessible.	2
2	Electrical hazards.	1	1	Electric up to code.	2
51	Facilities hazardous.	26	26	Facilities safe.	51
2	Facilities faulty but not hazardous.	1	1	Facilities well maintained.	2
51	Pool/spa inoperable or unsanitary.	26	26	Pool/spa well maintained.	51
51	Promised facilities/services not supplied.	26	26	Facilities/services supplied as indicated.	51

362	COMMON AREAS TOTAL	8	8	4400 POSSIBLE POINTS	362
Score		%	%		Score

Common Areas Comments
- Pools are nasty, building is falling apart, I have been fighting roch roaches for months. Sprayed myself, professionally and everything I could think of. Tripping hazards, graffiti, and you can smell pot everywhere 2008-10-02
- This place is gang/dope heaven! 2012-07-18

2 entries submitted by site users - highest possible score is 200

. . . Unfavorable

BAD

POOR

AVERAGE

100

GOOD

150

BEST

200

Favorable . . .

Dwellings

Score		%	%		Score
2	Structural problems.	1	1	Structure adequate.	2
2	Cooling inadequate.	1	1	Cooling adequate.	2
2	Heating inadequate.	1	1	Heating adequate.	2
2	Hot water inadequate.	1	1	Hot water adequate.	2
2	Poor water pressure.	1	1	Water pressure sufficient.	2
2	Essential services interrupted, sporadic.	1	1	Essential services adequate, reliable.	2
2	Pest infestation.	1	1	Free from bugs, vermin.	2
2	Electrical hazards or malfunction.	1	1	Electrical properly supplied.	2
2	Facilities faulty.	1	1	Facilities well maintained.	2
2	Appliances faulty.	1	1	Appliances well maintained.	2
2	Facilities/Appliances absent.	1	1	Facilities/Appliances provided.	2
51	Smoke detector absent.	26	26	Smoke detector provided.	51
2	Inadequate ventilation.	1	1	Adequate ventilation.	2
2	Mold hazard.	1	1	Sanitary/free from mold.	2
2	Plumbing leaks.	1	1	Plumbing secure.	2
2	Noise.	1	1	Quiet.	2
51	Fumes.	26	26	Air quality good.	51
2	Inadequate waste disposal or drainage.	1	1	Adequate waste disposal and drainage.	2
2	Other environmental issues.	1	1	No other environmental problems.	2
51	Sewage back-up.	26	26	Sewage departs and doesn't return.	51
2	Criminal access available.	1	1	No criminal access available.	2
2	Premises not secure.	1	1	Snug as a bug in a rug.	2
2	Premises dirty/unsanitary.	1	1	Premises clean/sanitary.	2
2	Carpets worn or faulty.	1	1	Carpets in good condition.	2
2	Walls, floors or ceilings degraded.	1	1	Walls, floors and ceilings just fine.	2

197	DWELLINGS TOTAL	4	4	5000 POSSIBLE POINTS	197
Score		%	%		Score

Dwellings Comments
- Cheap carpet, title broken, gross 2008-10-02
- This place needs to be torn down! No AC for months! When it does work it is a joke. 2012-07-18

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