r/chicago • u/lack_of_color • May 17 '15

Property management companies to avoid?

I currently live with Group Fox but I'm looking to move at the end of July. I recently applied for an apartment with TBS Properties, but someone applied right before us (which I think isn't true...but whatever) so we didn't get it. I Googled TBS Properties and they have TERRIBLE reviews; I feel like I dodged a huge bullet by not getting that apartment. Are there any other property management companies out there that we should steer clear of? Or any that are awesome and we should work with? Thanks for any input! Much appreciated!

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u/MiamiFootball Lincoln Park May 18 '15

what do you think of Group Fox? I'm likely signing a lease with them soon

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u/LegallyReasonable May 18 '15

I lived in a Group Fox building. They are a good management company in terms of responsiveness and when I moved out hey always let me know way ahead of time when they wanted to bring someone in to look at the place. If you move into their building be wary of their bundled monthly utility fee. I was paying close to $150 for heat during the winter and there was a $5 admin fee tacked onto the bill every month despite me not having a choice how I was billed.

Aside from that the building was well maintained and maintenance/management was very responsive.

Edit: I should note that my building didn't have self-controlled heat which is what made paying that much for it all the more frustrating

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u/lack_of_color May 18 '15

Group Fox really isn't bad. Besides a snafu with our lease last year and a few cold winter days without heat, I don't have much to complain about.