11/12/25
Unethical Move-Out Charges After 7 Years
We lived in this property for 7 years, always paid rent on time, and took good care of the unit. At move-out, we were shocked to see charges for replacing blinds due to “bite marks.” After so many years of normal wear and tear, this feels unreasonable and unethical. There was no clear communication or attempt to discuss the issue before adding the charge to our final statement.
It’s disappointing that after being long-term, responsible tenants, the management chose to nickel-and-dime over... something that should be considered normal aging of the unit. Future renters should take detailed move-in and move-out photos and be cautious about what they might be charged for later.
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Property Manager at Northpark Place responded to this review
Hello. We’re sorry to hear that you’re disappointed with your move-out experience. After seven years in a home, we certainly understand that some normal wear and tear is to be expected. Our team carefully took that into account during the inspection... process; however, the damage you described falls outside of that classification.
We understand that our Security Deposit team has already been in touch regarding these charges, but we’d be happy to discuss this further and address any remaining questions you may have. Please feel free to contact us directly at securitydeposit@thechampioncompanies.com. Thank you.