Queens Plate

We lived here for two years, always paid rent on time or early, kept our place clean. But we are glad to be out. (1) STAFF: The main issue is with management. We have watched incredible staff turnover and people come and go. First week I got there, two girls got fired. Then more staff, who lasted about 3 weeks, and then some more. The lady there for the longest had been a husband and wife team, with the wife the primary office staff. An older fellow with a foreign accent was also around until recently. They were rude, inattentive, unprofessional, and hosts of other adjectives. In the time we lived there we experienced several attempts to coerce us to pay the *management's* electricity bill. They attempted to deny us our safety deposit back despite an in-person walkthrough and polite-yet-firm requests for timely return. Worst of all are, I think, the innumerable snide, obnoxious, or creepy interactions with staff over the years. I hated paying rent but I ALWAYS did it in person in order to get a receipt. Don't rent here, but if you do, always get a receipt. Always.(2) MANAGEMENT: The property owes several years of property taxes (this is public information through the Skagit County website). My guess is that they are either in financial trouble, are unscrupulous, or both. I have to wonder how long they will be in operation before yet another shakeup. The owner seems to be oblivious to the problems on his own property. Or perhaps the dysfunctional work environment is influenced by top-down managerial relationships. Don't know. It's a mess though.(3) NOISE/ENVIRONMENT: The noise was just so-so for a large apartment complex. Occasional parties; kids screaming way too loud. Noise levels seem to be a 'luck of the draw' sort of thing. Hopefully your neighbor will be quiet. Don't rent here, but if you do, try to avoid multi-room apartments as these tend to have college kids with roommates and lots of noise. The best neighbor is a quiet neighbor. There are trains to the rear

I have struggled to find a quality rental in the skagit valley area. Because of my situation I reluctantly contacted cascade meadows (executive apartments) to inquire about the property, rates and to schedule an appt. to look at a unit. I had read reviews online about how terrible the manager is but I called anyway and agreed to myself to remain neutral until otherwise proven. I called and asked Lynn questions about the property and set an appointment for the next day. I ended up having some free time later that day and called back to see if I could come sooner. (It was about 4 PM) The property manager Lynn was quite unprofessional this time asking me if I have the deposit money available and if I would be willing to pay it today if she showed me the place. WTF??? I hadnt even looked at it. Who asks that in this situation like that?? Weird. When I told her I do have money and that No, even if I like the apartment I most likely will sleep on it, she then told me she had no time to show that apartment that day. I thanked her anyways and reiterated that I was still interested in my appt. for the following day and she agreed and acknowledged the appt. The next day I get off work and head over to the apartments. I try calling Lynns number several times with no answer. I was stood up by this lady who posts craigslist ad after craigslist ad raving about how amazing and professionally managed her apartments are, only its comical to read all of her typos, spelling errors and poor grammar. I'm feeling lucky because had she been totally professional and normal I probably would have moved in there and been screwed out of my deposit too. If the incentive of a new person moving in isn't enough to motivate her then I doubt she would be ANY help whatsoever as a tenant with an issue. THANK GOD she came off as crazy and scared me off.

Having lived on the property for a few years, I would like to compliment the rental office for their professionalism, as well as going well above and beyond their responsibilities for assisting with tenant issues and maintenance issues.\rAs well, any minor maintenance issues that occurred were immediately resolved.\rThe property is very clean, well maintained, and quiet. \r

It is clean, well designed and safe with a diverse community of retired couples, families with children, young professionals and more. Many of the residents have dogs and so my ""baby"" feels at home. Love all the cool ammenities making it is easy to get outdoors. The Fitness Center rivals many gyms and is never overcrowded. We love everything about our place! \r

For a year we thought these were the best apartments in the area. But after dealing with management lies, we will not recommend them to anyone! The problem with this apartment complex is they don't return your deposit. They will do a walk-through without you; send you a letter that states any charges they are collecting and ours shows most of deposit to be returned; overcharge for items that are listed at a difference price in your SIGNED (by all parties) lease; state in the letter they send you that you will be receiving your deposit back in just a few days; and then never send it. The management and owners lie and give different excuses each time that you ask for your deposit back or inquire as to where it is (July 2010 and now it is November 2010 ) - continuious different stories -and they still don't return your money. If you check with the tax assessors office for 340 Cascade Pl, which is one of the buildings under Cascade Meadows Apartments, along with 310 Cascade Pl (office), you will find they haven't paid their property taxes for 3 years and are delienquent. Checked myself in September 2010. Management will represent that it is always the renter, but we have our letter of proof and other paperwork and will be seeing them in court! We were warned you would have to sue to get the deposit back, but we were too trusting. I even asked Lin before our son gave notice and she said that they do return your deposit. I trusted her and she lied to me!Don't rent here unless you like throwing money away! TOO BAD!! Lin, If you will please give us our deposit back that you owe us, then we will move on. Thank you, Nadine