The Collier Companies

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Joe Kilner
Reviews 1
2023-08-16 23:37

A Simple Question

How do Collier companies treat Veterans of our nation?

Ignore the rating, just asking....

A concerned citizen

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Amy Wright
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2020-09-21 02:14

Living at the Crossings at Santa Fe. My roommates ...

Living at the Crossings at Santa Fe. My roommates and I have put in multiple work orders for maintenance to be done on our apartment and they either take forever to show up, or never do. One time we put in an order and they came in, however the problem was definitely not fixed. My complaint was mold...

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Kaitlin Alexander
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2020-09-14 09:59

We had a very terrible experience with this compan...

We had a very terrible experience with this company. They moved us into an apartment infested with bed bugs next to USF. They were painted onto the walls. They were everywhere. I was pregnant and not sure why I was getting bumps all over myself at night. It was because a massive infestation of disg...

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Dominc LoFranco
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2020-09-02 02:03

This company is probably one of the most money hun...

This company is probably one of the most money hungry companies there is. I used to think Apple was money hungry but nothing compared to The Collier Companies. Year after year they continue to raise their rents for all their apartment complexes while offering less and less to the students. Find some...

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Tasha Daniels
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2020-08-27 07:14

I live in arbor park so I've been here a year now....

I live in arbor park so I've been here a year now. I loved out here and my kids do too. But I refuse to pay my rent cause its mold in the bathroom told the office manager. They suppose to come treat it. Then try to tell me it the vent that I'm not running when my kids take a shower. My 8 yr old boy ...

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Amanda Swiger
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2020-08-23 20:23

Negative Stars!!!

Negative Stars!!!
I am extremely irritated with the management of Boardwalk Apartments and Collier Company
One morning I discovered that my new 2015 white car was covered in rusty water from the irrigation spouts that have not been properly maintained by your company. The rust has covered my ent...

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Jill Balli
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2020-08-23 06:55

This company doesn't even deserve 1 star. Filthy ...

This company doesn't even deserve 1 star. Filthy and disgusting combined with terrible management all while taking advantage of college students. Nobody in corporate returns a phone call and can't get an email address. The contacts they do give have no decision making authority. Do not rent from ...

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Mandisa Haarhoff
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2020-08-20 02:46

I've lived in Arlington square apartments for the ...

I've lived in Arlington square apartments for the past theee years and it has been the happiest of my life!!! Living in the heart of downtown Gainesville, Arlington square provides you access to the culture and nature in Gainesville-- the hippodrome theatre, coffee shops, restaurants, and best bars ...

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Serina Esquivel
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2020-08-17 00:10

I live at Campus Club, and their maintenance team ...

I live at Campus Club, and their maintenance team sucks SO BAD. I got bed bugs from a previous used box spring, and it has been almost 5 days and NOTHING has been fixed. My box spring is out on my patio and I can't even live at my OWN APARTMENT that I am paying rent for. Absolutely disgusting and so...

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Brett O
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2020-08-16 17:47

The experience likely varies property to property,...

The experience likely varies property to property, and there are many properties in Gainesville. However, the staff at Arlington Square was always pleasant. Terence gave a great tour and always resolved issues quickly. The apartment was what I expected and the location was right downtown!

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Jennica Anglin
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2020-08-16 02:04

Just moved in a little over a week ago and already...

Just moved in a little over a week ago and already having massive issues. My apartment smelled like mold and wet dog and nothing worked when I moved in. Dishwasher, AC, water pressure, plumbing issues, kitchen mold literally water leaking from the sink and dishwasher in the apartment not to mention ...

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Rhonda Poffenberger
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2020-08-15 03:58

Hired my husband, he jumped thru all of their hoop...

Hired my husband, he jumped thru all of their hoops and they never called him back. He was officially hired too. Then the furniture provider, Function First aka F3, hired us to set up furniture for Collier Companies wouldn't pay people what they originally posted for on craigslist. Then tricked ever...

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Elizabeth Moss
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2020-08-12 09:36

I have lived at several Collier properties and hav...

I have lived at several Collier properties and have really enjoyed the experience. So much so, that I began working here three years ago. Having been at both ends, I can honestly say the genuinely cares about both it's residents and employees. It's been a fantastic experience.

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Cheryl Robb
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2020-08-02 06:34

Stay away from these apartments if you don't have ...

Stay away from these apartments if you don't have every bedroom filled with someone you know. If they give you a random roommate beware because if you have a problem with them, they will do absolutely nothing. Even if their behavior is destructive.

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Joanna Sotogarcia
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2020-07-27 14:56

WOW Malia even in emails you lie, you very much kn...

WOW Malia even in emails you lie, you very much know he paid his rent on time REMEMBER Jermaine accepted it even with the note attached. Oh and may I remind you you removed all the lates fees because you dont have trained employees like him. And you retaliated against my son by making false accusat...

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Andrea Clark
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2020-07-25 14:14

I haven't even moved in yet and feel taken advanta...

I haven't even moved in yet and feel taken advantage of. I am a patient receiving treatment at SHands. Was looking for a safe homey environment for myself and my caregivers. When we went to look at the 3 bedroom executive suite we were told ours was being cleaned so they wouldn't show us it but we c...

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Haley Surdyke
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2020-07-18 13:09

I lived at Arlington Square in downtown Gainesvill...

I lived at Arlington Square in downtown Gainesville for two years. The location was amazing, and I found the leasing staff very kind and helpful. The rent price is great given the awesome location, and my GRU bill was usually fairly reasonable as well. I really enjoyed my time here and am sad to be ...

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Randi Loggins
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2020-07-17 21:04

Horrible. Nothing but problems with my son's plac...

Horrible. Nothing but problems with my son's place since the day he moved in. 2 weeks of emails with the office and corporate. 2 online complaints filed with requested return phone calls unacknowledged. Apparently every issue to too big for the staff or corporate to attempt to resolve.

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Angelica Benoit
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2020-07-17 01:26

I've have lived in a collier company since I moved...

I've have lived in a collier company since I moved to Gainesville a little over two years now. I can say that my living experiences with collier have been great. I currently live at Madison Pointe and i can truly say its great. I dont really go to the office for much but i can say that the maintenan...

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Caroline Spencer
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2020-07-15 18:38

The collier companies r money hungry..i will not s...

The collier companies r money hungry..i will not sign another lease here.they dont care about you..the ladies at the boardwalk r so freeking rude..do not rent from here.my car has been hit 3 times here.there is always fighting at night and the so called guard they hired does not do his job..

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David Srinivasan
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2020-07-10 23:03

STAY AWAY. This company is awful, unethical, sleaz...

STAY AWAY. This company is awful, unethical, sleazy, corrupt -- choose any negative adjective. My wife, my daughter, and her roommate's family toured the apartments in the summer, and we signed a lease. The rental agent knew that we would be subletting the rooms, and must have noted this in Collier'...

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Jessica Alicea
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2020-06-27 14:21

Was looking to move to one of their many property'...

Was looking to move to one of their many property's but got instantly denied without even speaking to me or just simply trying to help . Just a little. Give people a chance . But whatever we found a beautiful home somewhere else..

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Ashton Grinstead
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2020-06-22 11:19

After working for The Collier Companies and Colleg...

After working for The Collier Companies and College Manor for nearly 2 years I can happily say I love working for this company. I've never had a job I actually look forward to before I started working here. Higher management is understandable, friendly, and really does want to see progression in eve...

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Erica Nicole
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2020-06-22 02:54

I've had the pleasure of being,not only an employe...

I've had the pleasure of being,not only an employee of The Collier Companies but also a resident for almost 3 years now. As a resident, I've appreciated how attentive the service team is and how caring my property Manager Robin is. During holidays, she hosts several events for the children in the ne...

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Amber Dunaway
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2020-06-19 01:54

I have been with the Collier Companies going on 12...

I have been with the Collier Companies going on 12 years now and have lived at a TCC community for 10 of those years. Over the years living at various properties things tend to break or need repair and I feel all of the maintenance staff go above and beyond. The offices try to communicate as best as...

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Rachael Austin
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2020-06-17 11:13

i wish i could give this company negative stars, b...

i wish i could give this company negative stars, but oh well. i live in Arlington square and let me tell you what... i am moving out early. my a/c has flooded my apartment well about 12x this year. it's literally once a month that this happens. and with water comes mold and it turns out that i am ex...

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Naireeta Deb
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2020-05-27 00:38

Absolute shame that you guys do not bother to give...

Absolute shame that you guys do not bother to give someine's deposit back after 7/8 weeks of move out. All of you promised that it wil be processed within 2/3 weeks. Now it is two months almost and I still don't have it. I have other stuffs to do than calling the office every other day and listening...

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Jordan Nasser
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2020-05-25 19:05

I have been a resident of college park for a year ...

I have been a resident of college park for a year and half. The only real reason why I am still living with them is the LOCATION period. The standard of living is low, the rent is high, and most importantly the maintenance crew's customer satisfaction is terrible. If you need anything fix at all, ex...

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Lifeincolor
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2020-05-19 09:02

My wife and I have lived in these apartments for o...

My wife and I have lived in these apartments for over 2 years. Today, I experienced the top of humanity today when speaking to the manager of the complex. My wife and I have been here for a total of 28 months, in the time that we have lived here have never had a late payment, and found out that by a...

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Jacqueline Laudenslager
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2020-05-16 22:50

I live at West 10 in Tallahassee and this is by fa...

I live at West 10 in Tallahassee and this is by far the worst place to live in town. When you sign your lease they assure you the utility bill will be no more than $50 each month, which is a total lie because now it somehow is $80. The office now denies the fact they said it was no more than $50 and...

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sally harvin
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2020-05-14 21:00

I actually use to really like Collier Company, but...

I actually use to really like Collier Company, but just recently have changed my mind. I have lived at Cobblestone for about 5 years and decided to downsize and relocate. I picked the Polos, haven't even moved in yet and I regret it. I asked if their was any type of discount for people that have ...

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Joe Prager
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2020-05-11 00:58

My daughter rented an apartment at Boardwalk and i...

My daughter rented an apartment at Boardwalk and it has been a real headache for her and for us. The problems all boil down to poor or deferred maintenance, or a lack of funding for maintenance repair work. The maintenance staff all seem competent, professional and polite, but its' clear they are...

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Kelvin McGlynn
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2020-05-08 01:21

my name is Kelvin I live at semimole grand.I place...

my name is Kelvin I live at semimole grand.I placed a work order to fix my stove and they came by with in a day or two. When Casey showed up the maintenance worker he showed professionalism and excellent courtesy. He was also very knowledgeable about other issue i was having and he gladly fix them ...

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Nick DeHart
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2020-05-03 23:47

This is by far the worst place I have ever lived. ...

This is by far the worst place I have ever lived. The complex deserves zero stars.

When I moved in:
The place was never cleaned before I moved in. The roommate I was matched with told me not to use the front burners on the stove. When I asked him why he said "because they catch on fire." He said...

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Yao Guan
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2020-05-02 02:01

I've lived in Oxford Manor for 5 years. The carpet...

I've lived in Oxford Manor for 5 years. The carpet was not new when I moved in and only got worse and started to fall apart. I talked to the leasing office several times about these issues. The manager told us they only change the carpet every 5-6 years. And when they knew the carpet had already las...

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Nettie Laddie
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2020-04-24 07:09

I moved to Gainesville in 2010 and I have lived in...

I moved to Gainesville in 2010 and I have lived in a Collier owned property since 2011. I have had such positive experience between both properties I lived at. Work orders are addressed within 24 to 48 hours, the office does a great job with communicating with me and everyone is so pleasant.

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Kristen Koon
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2020-04-23 07:53

As a previous resident of the The Collier Companie...

As a previous resident of the The Collier Companies, I know nothing is more important than the satisfaction of the residents that live in these communities. The fact that they seek first to understand the issue, then work towards repairing the issue. As not every outcome is always ideal, they truly ...

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RightThe Hand
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2020-04-14 07:32

If you thinking living there is bad...Trying worki...

If you thinking living there is bad...Trying working for them. It's funny they respond to all the negative comments but they never do anything to stop them from coming in. P.S. pretty sure they just lost the contract on 2 complexes right near my house. Lol love watching bad companies crash and burn...

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Sean Lynar
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2020-04-13 01:04

Let me start by saying I've had good experiences l...

Let me start by saying I've had good experiences living in Collier company apartments. However, my time trying to work there was terrible. After passing a drug test, background check, and waiting two weeks for the result to get back to me, Nicole from the HR department contacted me saying that I was...

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Lora Shepherd
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2020-04-03 23:30

So come home to dry my boyfriends uniform, you see...

So come home to dry my boyfriends uniform, you see he is an officer, called and spoke to Amanda and she sent Shane right out even though it was the end of the day. Shane identified the problem with dryer and ordered the part. We had to wait one night but the next day he was back out promptly to fix ...

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Jacob Kimmig
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2020-03-28 13:07

I am a former resident of Highlands at Heathbrook,...

I am a former resident of Highlands at Heathbrook, owned by Collier Companies in Ocala, FL (moved out July of 2017). I was contacted today, 6 months later with a supposed pet cleaning fee that needed to be paid. The lady I spoke with was quick to state that she would report me to a collections agenc...

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Goth Crayon
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2020-03-18 03:02

You are one of thousands of people who are trying ...

You are one of thousands of people who are trying to find a place to call home, but every time an affordable home appears on the marketplace, it's suddenly gone -but don't despair!



Sarcasm aside, I have known too many who have lived in these places (and I SOMEHOW managed to survive living in ...

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Chelsea Duncombe
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2020-03-16 07:51

I've lived at the crossing at Santa Fe for only a ...

I've lived at the crossing at Santa Fe for only a year and its been terrible! management was slick and didn't care! I specifically said not to room with with a specific person and they refused! they kept insisting in bringing a drug dealer into the apartment. Then when i called head quarters multipl...

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Kateria
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2020-03-12 23:35

Arlington Square represents the best of The Collie...

Arlington Square represents the best of The Collier Companies. I moved into Arlington Square in August 2017 and overall it s been a great choice for me. I wanted to shed some light about my own experience as a resident.

I ve had my fair share of Gainesville housing options. When I moved here, it ...

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Rollin With Dolan
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2020-03-11 06:18

Submitted a rent payment (26th)5 days early, even ...

Submitted a rent payment (26th)5 days early, even got a confirmation email. , whatever bank Collier uses, held onto it for 4 days, and decided to process it the day before rent was even due?(30th)
Because of this, the payment bounced and now they're refusing to waive the $50 fee, even though all th...

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Danielle Crosbie
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2020-03-04 21:45

We have been here at Greenwich Green for 4 years! ...

We have been here at Greenwich Green for 4 years! Every year our rent goes up and the quality goes down. It takes them forever to fix things and they half ass it. We have the town house unit so there is no patio for storage, they left a note saying our tiny grill could not be outside by our front do...

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Sandy Dominski
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2020-02-25 12:58

What is wrong with some people today? Went to seve...

What is wrong with some people today? Went to several properties with your company. Most were very receptive to us and welcomed us with golden trays so to speak...Very cordial and truly showed compassion and wanted to make sure we were very well taken care of...

With that said:

One property wh...

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Chad Bj
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2020-02-21 22:09

Not only was I a resident for the company twice an...

Not only was I a resident for the company twice and did not have the best experience ever particularly with the ones in charge of billing and not having any issues corrected after paying dues ON TIME, and under legal obligation in the time I lived in Gainesville, FL, I was also an employee.

I wal...

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Fei Xing
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2020-02-21 21:36

I am currently living in seminole grand in Tallaha...

I am currently living in seminole grand in Tallahassee under their management and had a very unpleasant experience with the service there. My roommates and I are currently having flea issues. My roommates' legs were bitten by fleas all over. We submitted the work order for flea control several times...

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Ko3ambition
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2020-02-19 11:42

I have been living at this complex since 2013 I ex...

I have been living at this complex since 2013 I experienced all the name changes since it was University Heights and by far The Collier Companies has been the worse Management. They don t keep up with their promises. They always hitting you with hiding fees or late fees that accumulate without ever ...

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Garren Dial
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2020-02-18 11:49

There was a new dishwasher installed in our apartm...

There was a new dishwasher installed in our apartment in January that we did not request. Someone gave them the wrong address and they came into our apartment while we were not here and trashed the area in our closet near the water valve. Nathaniel Irizarry did a great job installing the dishwasher,...

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Joshua Philoctete
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2020-02-04 22:39

I've worked with The Collier Companies for almost ...

I've worked with The Collier Companies for almost a year now and it has been nothing but a wonderful experience. Nathan Collier is a great and caring leader who pushes us to do better each and every day. Very happy to work with such a passionate company!

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Quiniesha Mcclendon
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2020-02-02 08:00

Rent is always going up every year! they do not ha...

Rent is always going up every year! they do not have anywhere affordable or the same quality of apartments for student families. You either have to rent the whole apartment which is a mortgage in itself. Or you need to find another place which is impossible to find in Gainesville especially for me a...

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Aa Aa
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2020-01-21 04:25

I can't even get an answer to a simple question ab...

I can't even get an answer to a simple question about fees/cost. Really? The story gets even worse. So, I decided to renew simply based on the cost of moving. Big mistake! I beginning to think the manager at the property I rent from has some sort of communication problem. I have discovered tha...

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Naomi U
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2020-01-20 16:24

I ve been living in one of the Collier company apa...

I ve been living in one of the Collier company apartment for almost 2 years now and ive been treated horrible and received bad service countless times. The recently issue that I have with my apartment complex is that there isn t no parking near my building, so therefore I have to park my car far. Ju...

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Don Regar
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2020-01-13 13:32

Moved our son in today at Gainesville Apartments. ...

Moved our son in today at Gainesville Apartments. The unit was filthy, holes in the walls and floors, and burned out bulbs in the main living area. Really? Move in day was supposed to be exciting and fun. Instead it was met with frustration and regret.

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Lindsay LeMaire
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2020-01-11 16:42

The collier companies has the best apartments here...

The collier companies has the best apartments here in Gainesville. I have had such a great experience living here in Gainesville because of them. The staff is so friendly and has gone out of their way to accommodate me every time. My work orders are fulfilled by the maintenance team within the day! ...

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Simon Hawkins
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2020-01-07 04:25

The Collier Companies is a business like no other....

The Collier Companies is a business like no other. They spend an egregious amount of time picking the best possible candidates for their properties that you can tell care about their residents. If you have a problem, they will make sure to take care of it to the best of their ability. The leasing sp...

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Brandon Paz
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2020-01-03 18:15

I have had the opportunity of working at this comp...

I have had the opportunity of working at this company for nearly 4 years and have never seen any other company bend over backwards as much as Collier Companies does for their customers and employees. This company has molded me into the young professional I am today. This is a company that notices am...

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Dawson
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2020-01-02 21:59

I currently live at Arlington Square. I absolutely...

I currently live at Arlington Square. I absolutely love it. The office staff is amazing and maintenance is always ready to go. Nettie their assistant manager is always willing to help. Amy their manager is always there for you and participating in all resident events. Eddie on their maintenance staf...

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