Padonia Village Apartments

I lived in Padonia Village for just under 2 years (10mo lease + 1yr lease) and only had a pet in the apartment for the last 9 months of living there. The location of Padonia Village and its amenities are great. The buildings are decent but could definitely be better managed when taking into account the cost of rent. I now live in a 2BR/2BA apartment and pay less than Padonia Village for much of the same amenities and so far, way less headache.

STAFF: The maintenance staff is attentive and... friendly. The office staff, however, is extremely unhelpful and they couldn't care less about their tenants. In my time living at PV, the only positive interactions I had with the staff in the office was when they wanted me to sign a lease. Other than that, it was painful and unpleasant experiences every time.

PETS: When you request to have a pet, you pay a $250 pet "fee" that is basically a scam and their way of "allowing" you to have a pet in your apartment that you are already paying for (quote from office staff). The "dog park" is small, and has obstacle course things that take up most of the space. Not ideal for most dogs who just want to run and play.

APARTMENT TRANSFER: We actually did not want to leave PV because of the location, however, because of the pandemic, 2 people working from home in a 1BR apartment was not feasible. To transfer apartments more than 1 week out of your lease ending, you are charged tons of fees, a new deposit, etc. Definitely beware of this. They were not even a little bit flexible amid the pandemic so that should be a big red flag.

MOVE-OUT: Upon moving out of the apartment, we were charged for replacing a carpet after living in the apartment for less than 2 years. We were also charged for bio-washing to which they said was due to "pet urine." The bio-washing was eventually taken off of the bill after I called them out stating that it is impossible as my dog is 5 years old. This seemed to be more of them trying to get additional money out of us than anything due to how quickly this was taken off of the bill.

OVERALL: I am only giving 2 stars because of the maintenance team, location, and amenities (gym + pool) -- without those things, it would be 1 star. I 10/10 would NOT recommend Padonia Village unless you want to be constantly taken advantage of at every single turn and have to put up a fight to get any type of action for things that should not be complicated. Lee mas

This apartment will add hidden fees without letting the resident know. The management is horrible they are very rude and will not speak to you unless it is in regards to money. When we first moved in the apartment was a complete mess. Walls were cracked and weren’t taken care of. The fridge was broken and didn’t work. The toilet was broken too. We also had a maintenance man use our bathroom And made a total mess but we let it slide. We lived there for three years and they have no care for... customer/resident loyalty. I would not recommend this apartment to anyone.
When it came time for me to move out they said I have to pay for the carpet? Apperently this apartment will charge you for carpet depreciation fee. It is ridiculous. Lee mas

Do not move here. First, throughout our 15 month lease we dealt with roaches, even after they did 2 exterminations (which requires us to essentially pack up a majority of our apartment to conduct). Faulty wiring with cheap finishes (I.e. couldn’t run the washer and drier at the same time). USE CAUTION if moving in with pets. We have a 2.5 year old dog who is potty trained, but was blindsided by a move-out statement charging us to replace the entire 983 sq. Ft apartment carpet due to “some pet... urine”. Our dog had ONE small accident (excited peed) on the living room carpet, and somehow that equates to replacing an entire apartment carpet for over $700. We were not allowed to be shown the photos of the carpet destruction due to “the contractors policy”. Renters with pets beware because apparently a pet accident or two is considered more than normal damage in a pet friendly complex. Lee mas

They have roaches like food period the y refuse to admit they have a problem and instead the management just puts a bandage on such a larger problem then pulling your kitchen apartment for a Orkin treatment that is just a temporary fix while they have a room inside of your apt building they house food trash in open container for rodent,roaches and anything else to just multiply and feed off in return enter into each apartment and just keep laying eggs it just horrible you can’t make this up... this Corp who owns this is has to be held accountable and future residents need to be aware this apt is a discussing roach infested mess period that alone Is just frightening reaching are saying goodnight and good morning literally Lee mas

This complex has at three courts that’s was never designed for each apartment to be able to park were you live in other words great development if you don’t mind parking at least 500 ft or more from yr apartment and if you have a job or outside life you have to be in by 5 pm or else no parking so if thinking of renting safety isssues and once it dark remember visit development after 6 pm and you will see for yrself