u/duck-waddle

Looked into renting an apartment on Holt Ave in Mid City from Vision Vistas LLC Property Management.

My rental experience with “Ray” left me feeling very uneasy, so I wanted to provide potential tenants with public information that may help clarify the general application process and background of the management, as well as provide examples of questions to ask during the rental process.

Here are some facts:

• Ray works with Vision Vistas LLC Property Management
• Ray is an experienced corporate

attorney

Notice to potential tenants:

• Inquire about the application fees via text or email (including hidden fees, security deposit withholdings, and additional fees not shown on the online property listing.
  • For example, is there a fee for ESAs?
  • Can a guest stay overnight?
    • What is the maximum days a guest can stay with the tenant?
    • Are there fees after the maximum has passed?
    • Will the security deposit be returned upon vacancy? How?
    • What is the rent amount after the first month? Check for hidden fees!
• Document every interaction! Keep all communication and records related to the rental for evidence. Record phone or in-person conversations with everyone's prior consent.
• Do not disclose unnecessary personal information that may be used against you during the rental process (e.g., bank account information, additional income, personal relationships)
• Possibility of poor communication & evasion: Landlords may ignore tenant calls and emails, making it difficult to resolve issues outside of court.
• RENT WITH CAUTION!!!