Collins Crossing, Carrboro NC

Im editing my initial analysis, which was written last September, just months after stepping into Collins Crossing. See earlier review below. UPDATES TO REVIEW: I nevertheless maintain my reviews below with several exclusions. The staff in fact is very nice. It is not their fault the management business is awful and makes poor choices. They're really friendly if we go in to the renting workplace. In addition, parking is great, animal policy rocks, I feel pretty safe most of the time, and have now no seriously complaints towards apartment (believed it really is obvious the renovations had been done quickly and inexpensively - but every thing works and it is satisfactory). But listed here is in which the bad will come in. Only three months after living right here, we got a notice on our home saying "Happy Anniversary! It's the perfect time for lease renewal! If you renew before November seventh, you're rent will simply increase $30/month!" Actually, we only been in the apartment for 3 MONTHS while having today been expected to to remain for another whole year... which mayn't end until July 2015. Clearly, management was trying to bait us to renew before unveiling a lot more awesome changes in coming months. Therefore, clearly, we couldn't choose renew once we just weren't also sure where we were likely to be in a-year and mayn't immediately invest in another 12 months. Easily had desired a-two 12 months lease, i'd have enrolled in it in August, and it's really positively absurd in order for them to need a renewal after just located in the apartment for three months. After that, we carried on to have sees and phone calls informing united states our rate would just go up $50 or $70 per month whenever we renew by a particular time. I'm very sorry, although $740/month I pay at this time is reasonable, but I"m really not sure $800/month may be worth it. There are lots of positives to the flats, but there are numerous downsides. With all the rainfall and snow we have been setting it up's clear you will find MAJOR drainage issues in the reasons and it causes a red clay/mud becoming tracked around every where. Into the apartment, in the carpets, in the bottoms of each and every shoe We have... It really is a trouble, but still something to take into account before signing a lease right here. After which today, we have a notice that claims we'll are in possession of to start spending money on our water (which was in fact contained in rent formerly) but that there surely is FANTASTIC NEWS (which is a primary quote) hence administration actually likely to charge united states the liquid we now have utilized because the beginning of our lease, just water continue from January 22nd. Which, truthfully, is a good thing because personally lack hundreds of bucks to use to fund back expenses that management initially stated i mightn't have to pay for. It's just ridiculous that they would promote one thing then unexpectedly, in the middle of our lease, make modifications which could considerably affect their particular renters. In general, we nevertheless lack a lot of complaints concerning the real apartment. But management has only continued to prove how underprepared these were if they purchased this residential property and are now scrambling to boost rent, cover their costs, making cash. Which, in the end, is actually only hurting all of them. When they undoubtedly valued their particular residents, they might make these modifications gradually so folks might make corrections and adjust to them. Raising our rent $100/month after the very first 12 months and arbitrarily deciding to start asking for water only pushes folks out. But possibly that's what they may be wanting to do... Regardless, be mindful when considering Collins Crossing. It's a significant living space but horrendous management. PREVIOUS EVALUATION: From the very first time I contacted the renting workplace, they have been simply helpful. They're really prompt to resolve questions or supply upkeep and are always upbeat and pleasant to work alongside. They know my title, which apartment i am in, and also have already been so extremely simple to assist from time 1. After relocating three weeks hence, things moved extremely effortlessly. We've only had two maintenance needs plus they had been handled similar day. Everybody we've touch has-been friendly as well as helpful. Parking is simple and though there aren't any covered areas offered, it really is never difficult to acquire one near to your building. I've never really felt hazardous right here and was amazed to see plenty various other UNC students, grad students and youthful professionals. There's also most people with children that is good. Noise has not been a problem and even though you can easily occasionally hear your neighbors, ours have already been reasonably quiet and never interrupted united states. They truly are animal plan rocks ! in addition to month-to-month fee is indeed tiny. Furthermore, the apartments lay on a bus range and its own super convenient to arrive at UNC, downtown Carrboro and lots of other areas. You will find food markets extremely nearby plus some really awesome restaurants. The town of Carrboro itself is pretty awesome and in case you would like Farmers areas (there's one within walking/biking distance of the complex), great restaurants and food vehicles, you will love Carrboro! The costs are pretty good for this location and though every one of the amenities on the website aren't available (they're nonetheless focusing on share, playing tennis process of law, etc) it is clear that the brand new management is actually wanting to enhance this destination. Just since we have been here, we've seen many modifications happen and changes becoming made. Just a week ago they setup picnic tables and grills right outside our building! The specific apartment is very good - we in unit laundry that will be awesome, two large bed rooms, good-sized closets, and a great updated cooking area! We now haven't had a problem with cockroaches however either. Truthfully, the only real unfavorable knowledge i've had ended up being trying to get Internet/cable put in. They've an asinine policy that needed us to schedule two individual appointments eventually Warner and finished up causing united states becoming without Internet/cable for three weeks (that will be hard during one'a first few days in law school). But we worked it out and tend to be now joyfully built with Internet. In general, I would personally surely suggest this complex to your grad student or young professional finding an excellent, updated, apartment with lots of room in outstanding little town right outside Chapel Hill.