Overall Review of Lord Tennyson Apartments Inc
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13 reviews mention this
Maintenance and mold are major pain points
Multiple residents report long repair delays and ongoing mold and water problems.
Several residents describe delayed or incomplete maintenance, with issues like hot water problems, leaks, and even roof or ceiling damage going unresolved for extended periods. Mold shows up repeatedly in complaints, including cases where residents describe waiting months for remediation. A few reviews also mention temporary patchwork fixes rather than full repairs, along with concerns about cleanliness during maintenance work.
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13 reviews mention this
Office staff help, especially during leasing
Residents frequently describe the office staff as professional and helpful.
Across both application and tenancy experiences, multiple reviews call out staff members as friendly, responsive, and understanding. Several residents specifically mention help with paperwork, questions, and getting maintenance requests handled after new management took over. While some reviews are critical of communication and management, the positive mentions are strong enough that many residents clearly remember staff support as a highlight.
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2 reviews mention this
Parking can be frustrating and inconsistent
Some residents say parking access and enforcement have caused problems.
One resident says covered-stall parking they were told they could use never came through, and they were later forced into street parking. Another review mentions frequent towing and enforcement concerns, adding to residents’ reports that parking can be difficult to manage day to day.
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6 reviews mention this
Quiet, clean, and convenient location
Many residents describe the community as quiet and convenient.
Several reviews describe day-to-day living as calm and quiet, and at least a few mention cleanliness as part of the experience. Others also emphasize how close the community is to everyday needs like shopping and major routes, which supports residents’ sense that it’s easy to get around. A separate complaint about feral cats suggests not everyone experiences the grounds the same way, but overall the quiet-and-convenient theme is common.
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3 reviews mention this
Rent is often described as affordable
Some residents describe the rent as reasonably priced for the Bay Area.
A few reviews characterize the cost as affordable relative to Bay Area rents, and one mentions their expectation of getting what they pay for. Because the community is discussed as low-income housing in multiple reviews, affordability is a recurring point for residents who choose to stay. At the same time, other reviews raise complaints about rent increases and notices, so cost comes across as a mix of affordability and administrative frustration.
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5 reviews mention this
New management improvements are noted
Multiple residents say improvements started after new management took over.
Several reviews mention that things have improved since new management arrived, including better handling of trash areas and laundry. Other residents describe the office staff working hard to address safety and cleanliness concerns, and at least a few credit quick help from maintenance once the new team was in place. Even with these positive notes, other reviews still report serious unresolved issues, so improvements appear uneven across residents’ experiences.
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