Lavella Apartments

I would strongly caution anyone considering Lavella. The property is scenic, but the management is poorly run and dismissive of tenant concerns. My dog was bitten by a rattlesnake just outside our building, and walkways were poorly lit. Instead of taking responsibility, management pointed out that Lavella is near a nature preserve — essentially blaming me for walking my leashed dog in their common area at night.

Maintenance was consistently unreliable — including a kitchen sink that went... unrepaired for over a week, even after multiple work orders. When I gave proper 30-day notice due to safety concerns, I was told I'd be released from my lease. Yet nearly $5,000 in charges were quietly posted to my account, including full rent for days I wasn't there and a cleaning fee for damage caused by their own maintenance failures.

They later adjusted the amount without explanation, but the overall handling of every issue — from wildlife to repairs to billing — was marked by blame-shifting and disorganization. The property may look nice, but if anything serious goes wrong, don’t expect accountability. I regret renting here. Read More

I'm wrapping up 2.5 years at Lavella and wanted to share my experience for anyone considering it.

This place is all about the setting—you're on a hilltop surrounded by nature, with some of the best views I’ve ever had from an apartment. If you can get a unit facing south or east (especially in Buildings 2 or 3), it makes a difference. Watching sunrises, storms, or just clear afternoons from up there never got old.

My unit was one of the renovated ones and held up really well. Good layout, no... noise issues, and everything functioned the way it should. The common areas are modern and well-kept. I didn’t use the amenities much, but when I did, they were in good shape.

Leasing staff were great the entire time—Sydney and Andrew in particular were always helpful and straightforward to work with. Maintenance was responsive anytime I needed something handled.

The only thing to be aware of is that, while the location is peaceful, it’s not the kind of place where you walk to coffee shops or stores—you’ll be driving for most errands. Also, living next to the preserve means you occasionally see bugs or critters you wouldn’t in a typical urban complex (snakes, tarantulas, etc). That’s part of the tradeoff, and honestly, I got used to it quickly.

All in, Lavella has been a great experience. If you’re looking for something that feels quiet, private, and surrounded by nature—but still want a high-quality apartment—it’s worth checking out. Read More

Absolute hell on earth. Please read for your health and safety. The entire complex is riddled with a black mold infestation. Our original unit 2117 in building 2 had a bathroom ceiling covered in black mold. The complex refused to do more than Clorox the problem, and would not conduct an air test due to plans to “renovate” the unit and stated that “it's a liability for us to test and remediate.”

Despite our previous unit being inhospitable, there is currently a new resident living there and no... renovations are in progress. West Lake Vistas lied to us about renovation plans and leased a contaminated unit to an unwitting resident.

We ended up transferring to another unit here because we were in a pinch and had already moved our stuff onto the property. They up-charged us $350 more per month. Because management wasn't willing to fix the mold problem, we ended up paying more money per month? What a business model.

My partner had to go to the ER in the middle of the night for sudden severe trouble breathing (he’s a very healthy adult with no family history or personal history with pulmonary or cardiac issues). After a myriad of tests, the doctor came to the conclusion that "airborne particles including mold" are the strong cause. Additionally, we both had developed rampant itchiness/frequent hives. We then discovered our air vents are covered in black mold.

When we moved in, there was literally urine in our master bathroom toilet; used contact lenses stuck to the toilet seat; missing and gouged floor boards; grout missing in the shower and areas covered with mold; a leak coming from the secondary bathroom ceiling; a closet rack left broken and unusable for 3 months; a dishwasher that leaked a puddle every time we ran it; a severe cockroach infestation; and a general lack of cleanliness throughout. The air filters were completely black and encrusted with dust and the dryer line had never been emptied. We were forced to wait 2 weeks before moving into this unit (while our belongings were in the moldy unit) because it had to be “cleaned” before our arrival. Nothing was clean. To make matters worse, we now have a gaping hole in our bathroom that snows insulation every time we walk in since they haven’t bothered to patch where they fixed a majorly leaking fire sprinkle.

Don’t live here. Read More

Our apartment was turned over to us 1 day late in poor condition. In general, the property is dirty and poorly maintained. Office staff is unable or unwilling to give status updates on maintenance requests. In unit repairs are not made in a timely manner. We have had outstanding service requests since our move in 48 days ago. Pet stations are not maintained. Waste bags are often missing and receptacles are overflowing.

Do not rent here. The complex is severely neglected from a maintenance perspective—- pools always broken and full of algae and debris. The gym looks as though it has never been cleaned, with half of the equipment broken, and no cleaning supplies available most of the time. Trash everywhere. Lots of vandalism and theft in garages that are kept open and unmonitored. Insufficient parking due to a plethora of abandoned vehicles that do not belong to residents.