Worst experience I have ever had renting from a property management company. Before you sign that twelve month lease, realize that you will have to renew it again in six months. That's right, you will be committing to 18 months. When I moved in the carpet was dirty and the walls stained. I was told that cleaning them would have to come out of my own pocket even though the lease states that it is the previous tenant's responsibility. Suffice it to say that Darden's service is abysmal. I have waited a month trying to get simple things fixed around the house. If you don't repeatedly call and complain (and hope someone answers), nothing will ever get done. Not to mention their service contractors are not qualified to fix most problems. Don't forget that they also have the keys to your house and can and will inspect it on short notice, without a set time of day, even if you are not there. Kind of scary. Don't expect to get your security deposit back when you move out either. They will come up with something to take it away from you. Forget about paying your rent on their website as well. Unless you enjoy paying convenience fees ($27 on $800 rent). Heed my advice and stay away from these people. They are crooks.
Property owners: expect your properties to get trashed when Darden doesn't take care of little things like small water leaks, broken appliances, and their renters' rights.
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