DFW area in danger of losing it's rank in the
top 25 places to live in the USA
Local residents around the DFW area, who may work at the airport (largest airport in the USA) or go to College around the Dallas-Ft.worth metroplex, have complained of huge price hikes in rent, without the raise in local wages. Apartments that usually range from $500.00-$650.00 US. a month have now very recently shot up-to, or over $350.00 extra, totaling $850.00-$950.00 monthly. Some apartments have even doubled or tripled their prices to $1,600.00-$2,900.00 monthly for a single bedroom. College students and workers who start at minimum wage for $7.25 an hour can't handle the new Texas rental hikes.
"The Apartments around the area have always been a little weird, creeping in extra fees like trash fees, or fines for not checking the mail, or they'll sneak in an extra 40-80 a month for required cable, or add-in a sudden peak in water use. They try and prey on College students or paycheck to paycheck workers who don't have time to protest the Apartment Office"
"Bedbugs are a big problem in the area, and I'm NOT talking about old places. I'm talking about the average Apartment complex places that are now charging $1,000.00 a month rent. What the Apartment office does is when you complain, they try and blame it on the new customer, saying they brought in the infestation, and that it's a resident's bill to pay for the cleaning. But here's the thing.. the bug places that spray the apartment (Professionals) have easy access computer records of the address and jobs they do, even how many times they've spray one unit. That bug infestation history on the apartment you rent can be obtained, so don't get SCAMMED"
"I was under the impression that brand new built apartments charged the most rent, the older founded ones charged less. Well that's not the case here... I check out a complex built in the late 80s, only updated their kitchen appliances, still using matted down carpet, but wanted to charge the same price as their neighboring newer apartment companies. I asked why they charged so much when they were 20 years older, they simply said... that's what the others are charging around here. And that's what's happening, they bum-off the looks of neighboring apartments that are more new. These people are not business savvy at all"
"Apartment agents in the DFW area are usually women, these women are not always educated or do they have managing skills, and have been caught at times trying to run the Apartment complex like their personal barbie boot-camp. This can be a problem if you have kids who play outside. Directly the next day after my nephew left a single swim towel to dry in the sun, on my own private balcony, the Apartment office sent a warning letter of a 50.00 dollar fine"
"HA HA I remember this one guy, got so mad at the apartment complex for trying to rip people off, he just went around and kicked off all the water sprinkler heads. It flooded the lawns, the lower building, and cost so much money and time. The Apartment staff was replaced with cheaper versions of themselves to pay for repairs"
"I remember one day they sent a fine letter warning for $25.00 late-fee for a $2.00 water bill difference, and 2 hours later sent an eviction notice to pay the fine. The problem was the computer said a different price than the water bill that came in the mail. I paid the correct amount that was posted on the mail, but the stupid lady at the office who loves to play high-queen, sent an eviction notice before she double checked her own records. I had to clear the end of my day to show the idiot lady, the paper form of water bill they sent. All she did was say oops... I guess you're in the clear. A total retard "
"Any Graffiti lowers property values up to a 5 block radius, if they want to be d*cks and scam off people's Blue-collar hard earned money, trying to chase out suburban incomes for foreign or out-of-state money, I might just draw several d*cks and hairy balls, all over their buildings lol"
The biggest scheme warnings in the DFW area are about apartment complex making deals with Tow Companies, tow business who during the late night hours will be allowed inside the apartment gates to check for up-to-date stickers, double parking, no covered-parking sticker, loud motorcycles, personal trailers, or even if a car or truck just looks old (says complaints), the car might be towed for having an "unkept appearance".
Racism as to what car is towed is also in question. Apartment agents who work in the office and Tow Companies, might possibly be targeting Mexican, Jewish, Chinese, African Kenyan, and Muslim last names.
The Tow Company will keep the vehicle until a hefty fine is paid, from $300.00 and up, and will try and keep the vehicle permanently, racking up fees on a daily basis. Residents in those places have often accused the Apartment scheme as Grand car theft. The Tow company may also be inconveniently located all the way in East Dallas city or far West Ft. Worth city (a possible 45 minute-1hr drive).
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According to the Dallas News-
Drivers who believe their cars have been illegally towed can file a claim against the operator in a justice of the peace court and may be eligible to collect triple damages.
Arlington lawyer Norred said court judgments don’t inhibit predatory towing companies. “One night, they’ll sweep in and get 20 cars,” he said. “Even if they do wrong, they’re making $300 to $500 on each of these guys. Then they lose one case to me, and they’ve got to pay $1,500. That’s the cost of doing business for these guys.”
According to CBS Houston-
Immediately take pictures or video of the area that the car was removed from. Take more than fifteen images of the spot, markings, signage and surrounding area. Use a camera that will leave a time and date stamp near the margins of the image.
If the tow service sign information is invalid or nonexistent, contact the apartment and get the information. TDLR says that apartment complexes are suppose to give their tow service information upon request. Contact the police department to make sure your vehicle was reported by the receiving impound lot. If the impound lot has not reported your vehicle to the police within two hours, then your vehicle has been stolen. You need to file a report and consult with the local police department to determine your next set of actions. If you are able to get information from the tow signs, be aware of the following steps you must follow to pursue action.
You should be given clear directions and instructions about the location of your vehicle storage facility or VSF. Upon arriving to the VSF: Ask for the employee’s vehicle storage facility employee’s license card. Make sure you note who you are talking to and make note of license number on card. If no license card is shown to you, call 911 immediately.
Next, ask for copy of nonconsent towing fee schedule. The impound employee should be courteous and be compliant and you should be very courteous. The fee schedule should match specifications on the TDLR sight.
Before the fees are paid, ask the clerk to give you documentation describing:
- What kind of tow was performed.
- The name of the driver.
- The tow license of the driver.
- Why your vehicle was towed.
- Which parking violation was enforced?
- Did the complex or did a resident initiate the call, you do not need to know the name.
- Ask for copies of any pictures or proof of your vehicle in violation.
- Make notations of the name of the impound lot and license number.
The VSF should be in a visible spot and on any receipt documentation given to you. If you do not see a VSF number, take as many pictures of the area as possible to indicate there was no VSF number located on the premises. TDLR requires the VSF to make their permit number visible and for tow truck drivers to take vehicles to a legal VSF.
Confirm all information gathered by calling TDLR at 1-800-803-9202. Also visit the TDLR Website. Contact a Lawyer to see if you should bring a lawsuit on both the Apartment Complex and the Tow company.
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