Cheryl V.
Yelp
After 14 years....I won't return. Lost my job a year ago. Been on Billingsley property for 14 years. I signed a 2 year lease. Parking became an issue after a years. 5 or 6 Vehicles had their wheels stollen.....left on blocks. I couldn't come home and find a decent parking spot. I requested to have a spot in the building across the street. I was told, no. I asked because the parking garage was always 1/2 empty, due to people parking on the street.
A month later, my car was totaled while parked on the street. I"Can't find a job, I've exhausted my savings, now this.
Two months shy of a 24 month lease, after 14 years as a paying resident, I need to leave. I don't move to another property, I'm moving to a room w a family member.
I asked to speak to the Billingsley representative for multi family living, Christina Natal. Her secretary called and bumped me back to the on site management.
I meet with the manager, who I've known for 14 years. She gave me a break (so she tells me). I was given the option to pay $900 to break my lease. 2 month shy at $1100 a month after 14 years. REALLY?!?
I told her I'd like that amount to be $0. She said she'd talk to Christina. I didn't hear anything, so I went by Christina's office. I went by 3 times. The secretary told me that, she knew Christina would back the manager.
14 years of paying rent, actually caring about my neighborhood, I did t even get a phone call. Again, I went to her office 3 times.
I finally called the Dallas office. Guess who called me a few minutes later. Christina didn't budge. She didn't know my full story either, and that is what frustrates me. I was so disappointed. I was desperate and in a very difficult place. Remember, my car had just been totaled and you can guess, that insurance is not going to give me what it takes to replace my 2012 Totota Rav4. Financing a vehicle was not an option. MY CAR WAS TOTALED WHILE PARKED ON PROPERTY.
Long story short, I'll be sending the Billingsley Company a payment every month for the next 18 months. So much for being a good resident. So much for paying rent on time for 14 years. This company only concern is money and that was disappointing. Sitting down w me and hearing my story would of made all the difference, but no, I just wasn't worth the time.
If you care, don't invest in Billingsley Properties. Pay the high rent and keep to yourself. After 14 years, I do not miss my life there. That's sad, being treated like I didn't matter when I needed help...SAD!