Apartment Reviews for Lakeview Square - Dublin

I wrote the first review on this complex, "Great Place to live so far" when I only lived here about 3 months. Thought I would update a little bit. <P>
So far so good. Havent had any problems with break-ins or car break-ins. This is Columbus though, and I expect it. Just make sure you have good car insurance in this town, that's for sure. <P>
The walls are a bit thinner than I would like, but that is to be expected with apartments. If you have decent neighbors, you'll be fine. My neighbors play loud music sometimes, but since it's every once in awhile, I'm ok with it. Havent had any big neighbor problems yet. Hope that I wont, cos I'm sure LV, like all other place in Cbus, wont care at all- even though they supposedly have a strict noise policy (I'm thinking they dont enforce it though!) <P>
Have had to call maintance twice. Both times for my oven. The pilot lights went out, and the apt. filled with gas. 2nd time I called them it took them about 45 min to get here! Felt that was ridiculous, as my apt was filling with gas at a very quick rate! <P>
Gas bill: With apts, you have to be smart. They are drafty, of course! If you keep your thermostat on like, 75-80 degrees, of course you will have a high gas bill! This is not the complexes fault, but your own for wanting a very warm apt. If you want your apt to be very warm, you will pay a huge gas bill! We keep the thermostat on about 65-70 and our gas bill is only $100 or less per month. Be smart about heating and cooling, and you will save money. Plastics on windows help. I would like to see LV replace the old windows, but we know they wont. <P>
Also I am hoping LV will paint/replace the siding come Spring. There are big chunks missing on many buildings, and the siding is stained pretty badly. <P>
As I said in my other review, get a unit with a driveway. Parking is the worst here! There are a bunch of cars here in the parking spots that never move. LV says they tow cars that never move, but I have not seen evidence of that yet! <P>
Havent had to deal with the leasing office much though. Last time I talked to them was for my oven, and the girl didnt have the friendliest attitude, so that makes me think that if you ever have any problems, they probably wont care. But what apt complex DOES care? I'm yet to find one. <P>
Positives: They dont seem to do "surprise" inspections like some other places I've lived. People are generally friendly and stay to themselves, dont throw parties outside, etc. Havent had any problems with crime, and havent seen any suspicious activity either. <P>
Overall I still recommend this complex. Just dont pay the "full" rent prices though. Get in on one of their deals! <P>