Moving into "Avalon Shrewsbury" in MA. Any feedback/comments

Moving into "Avalon Shrewsbury" in MA. Any feedback/comments?
Hello, Due to the foreclosure of my home I am looking out for townhouse / 2 bed room apartment in metro-west area. I have seen some apts including Avalon Shrewsbury and I find it to be good. Since I need to finalize an apartment within a month, I would appreciate if someone can provide feedback about the apartment/management as well as location? Tx Jackie
Boston - 3 Answers

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I am an ex-resident of Avalon Shrewsbury. It is a decent apt. located in a nice location. But rent is expensive. Everything was good till we gave the final move-out notice. Once you decide to move out they will find way too many reasons to levy penalty and rob your security deposit. They will do micro-inspection and find fault with almost everything, even though you maintain the apartment very neat and clean. It seems their strategy is to utilize the so-called "refundable security deposit" for the renovation of new apartment. When you read the move-out check list all the pleasant experience will vanish into thin air. Personally I haven’t seen such a bad behavior with any other apartment management. I am not sure if there is any change in the management in the past 1-2 years. There are plenty of decent apt in Shrewsbury including Haynes Farms, Shrewsbury Commons etc and personally I will not recommend Avalon. It is a rip-off in the name of luxury apartments.


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I agree with the above comment. Being a mother of 2 kids, we maintained the apartment crisp and clean. But ultimately at the time of our move-out, during inspection they marked almost every item in the exhaustive checklist as dirty. It was a shock to end up losing the deposit $$. It is disgusting to see the exhaustive move-out checklist marked with their nasty comments. The attitude of Avalon Shrewsbury management is very clear from their documents... When you sign-in the lease document it says "NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR" is acceptable. But the final move-out notice says "APARTMENT SHOULD BE RETURNED AS-IS". What a change in behavior :( You cannot argue / negotiate for every point noted in the checklist... coz they mark 90% of the items as not clean or dirty. When you move-in property manager will walk you through the apartment and make you hurry up to sign the move-in form. So if you still decide to move-in, note two things. 1. Take your own time to note down every minute details in the apartment, whether it is a small stain / mark; scratch in floor etc. 2. Even after doing point#1, be ready to forfeit the deposit $$$. It is not only my experience, check with anyone who has moved out in the past couple of years. You will hear the same experience. Not sure if this practice is done in all Avalon community or only with Avalon Shrewsbury. My suggestion is to stay away from Avalon Shrewsbury.

what are the chances to get job after ms in industrial engineering with majors in project management @usa

what are the chances to get job after ms in industrial engineering with majors in project management @usa.....?
i've done ma B.E.mechanical applying for ms in industrial engineering@ us universities.......
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Honestly, right now all my friends who graduated in engineering last year have STILL not found a job because of the crappy economy. BUT once the economy starts pickin up then you will have a good job and make lots of money!!!

which Sweden Universities offer postgraduate in Real Estate Management

which Sweden Universities offer postgraduate in Real Estate Management?
Any scholarship for International MA Student?
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The KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm offers a master programme in Real Estate Management in English: The Masters programme in Real Estate Management is an advanced programme in real estate economics and finance that prepares students for diverse occupations and industries that are involved with the ownership, development, transfer, and management of land and buildings. The programme consists of nine months of coursework and at least five months of thesis work. The coursework encompasses eight core courses. During the coursework students will become familiar with a variety of concepts, theories, techniques and methods in relevant areas, e.g. macroeconomics, corporate finance, market analysis and real estate valuation. The thesis gives the student the opportunity to carry out independent research in an area of interest. The programme is open for students who have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic qualifications in the fields of real estate, economics, building technology, land economy, civil engineering, architecture or some other related area. Work experience is an advantage, but not required. For more details on the admission requirements please check our website." http://www.kth.se/eng/education/programmes/master_english/rem.html or http://www.infra.kth.se/BYFA/utbildning/masters/brochure.pdf For scholarships, see http://www.sweden.se/templates/cs/Article____5001.aspx . Tuition is free, so what you need is to cover the cost of living.


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dont know, need been there

where can I get a scholarship for PhD studies in Leadership (management)styles among educational managers

where can I get a scholarship for PhD studies in Leadership (management)styles among educational managers?
Zambian aged 45,holds B.A Ed,Dip Mgt, PostG Diploma,MBA(executive),Will sit final exam MA Educational Admin& policy inNovember 2006.Have MA results for July 2006 from University of Zambia, Lusaka.previously worked as ;secondary school teacher, college lecturer,educational administrtor, eduction supervisor/coordinator for UN NGO.I am hardworking.
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I would like to know that too...


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Another possibility for you is a very good resource of articles about leadership at http://leadership.hammocksurvivalguide.com/

Water main break after the meter, can I not pay for those days

Water main break after the meter, can I not pay for those days?
Their was a water main break at my apt complex. We had no running water for 3 days. Can I tell the management I shouldn't have to pay for those 3 days, its a matter of principle not dollar, they were very rude during the whole situation and the work crew work very short hours during those days as if they could care less if we had water. I live in MA sorry meant rent, they can't make you pay for running water in MA, just hot water.
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I'd definitely ask for it. Who fixed the main? The complex or the water company? That is who you have to ask. Since its after the meter I'm assuming the complex. So yes, it is their equipment and they have to fix it immediately, or at least make sure they shut the water off at the meter. Since they didnt do either, they should be paying.