Southfield Apartments

My roommate and I lived in Southfield for 4 years. They ignored ceiling issues through all of our leases even though it was documented with pictures and in email. They offered to let residents use deposit as rent credit without having to pay it back because of rent increases but upon moving out they considered things like painting as “damages” instead of normal wear and tear and charged double the deposit.(over 2,000 upon moving out) they also let us choose our accent wall color when we moved in... , so this would need to be repainted anyway, but just know when you leave they’ll accuse you of damages for having to repaint this wall. Very dishonest. We included our laundry card and mail keys upon leaving and they charged us for the laundry card anyway, but somehow got the keys that were in the package together. They don’t answer phone calls and are not usually available to help tenants. Amenities are outdated and half the laundry room only works some of the time and it’s on you to call the help number if the machines aren’t working.

I’ve heard new ownership/management caused a lot of these issues. They offer to pay people for referrals of other tenants because they can’t get tenants to live there on their own. Ironically, if they just improved these conditions they wouldn’t have to bribe current tenants to bring new ones in. They also disabled google reviews because of bad ratings. Best of luck if you decide to try this place out. Lee mas

Southfield is decent now after new management. They advertise their THREE pools but last summer only one was partially open. They didn’t not accommodate our rent for not being able to use the pools during pool season and had POOR communication in regards to the status of the other pools and when that ONE pool would be open. They do allow dogs even the dinosaur ones so their poop is everywhere. Last, there are a lot of middle age & nosy neighbors. So I wouldn’t completely recommend but the... complex is decent for what is out here. Lee mas

I lived here for 5 years because it was convenient to just stay, but it no longer is. I pay my rent on time, don't have guests, literally hire bi-weekly cleaners, etc. When I signed my lease last year, they assured me paying rent would not cost money. Now, it does. In addition, they keep adding fees and finding new ways to fake having a low rent. Management meetings are by appointment only. The property is kept disgusting. And only 1 of the 3 pools is ever open, and it's fifty. Has to be a... health hazard. Management is also rude AH. They deadlock you into a new lease, and only tell you of changes to a new lease when you're already locked in. Lee mas

I live in a 2 bedroom and I have a place for everything. I like the colors of the cabinets. It’s nice having storage off the balcony. Seems like a nice area to live in. It’s pretty quiet here at least in my building. There are 3 pools which is nice since there are a lot of people living here.

I wouldn't even give this place 1 star. They used to be really good to their residents here. Since new owners have taken over. They are extremely money hungry. You have to pay for every little thing. Then if you are late its $100.00 extra per week. Its nearly impossible to get caught up. Month isn't even over an already have attorney threats on your door. So everyone can see it. They only thing they care about is money.