Pepperwood Apartments

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Address
2222 Sycamore Lane
(North Davis, near the intersection of Sycamore Lane & Alvarado Avenue)
Contact
(530)753-5222
[WWW]http://www.pepperwoodapartments.com/
Features
Central heat/air
Dishwasher
Handicapped access
Laundry
Patio
Pool/spa
Study room
Cable access

Description

Pepperwood Apartments is right across the street from The Marketplace, and sits comfortably on the corner of Sycamore and Alvarado. One of the older apartments built in Davis. Prices are decent. Pepperwood is managed by FPI Management, who, at least at other locations, are notoriously shady when it comes to returning security deposits. It should be noted that FPI management has received an "F" from the Better Business Bureau.

The area is pretty quiet. And there are not just one, but two Unitrans G bus line stops nearby for Pepperwood residents to pick from.The apartment complex consists mostly of simple one, two- & three-bedroom townhouses, each with a humble kitchen, spacious downstairs living room/dining room, and small patio. One-bedroom, 694 square foot apartments are available as well. Rates range from $910/month to $1,710/month [February 2008].
Rent was due to be increased for 2009-2010 year.

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Additional information on Davis rental housing can be found in our Housing Guide as well as our Apartments pages.

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2006-08-02 12:48:48   I've lived in Pepperwood for 2 years and it has been really great. The new manager, Russel, actually takes care of you, returns your calls promptly, even has BBQ's for all residents! Great location (Safeway across the street, G line comes 4 times per hour). —NickSnead

2007-02-22 17:52:32   Flakey management, we went there 3 times and he still didn't remember our name, emailed him quite a few times. When we were told to put down the deposit, he told us that there were no space available even though he guarenteed us a spot all the other times we saw him. don't go there, maybe he's sexist or something. He seemed not to want to lease an apartment to us since the beginning, he's HECKA SHADY!!! —IleneChoi

2007-02-27 11:18:06   Pepperwood Management would like to apologize to Ilene and anyone who was on our waiting list and was not contacted. Due to the overwhelming volume in perspective tenants we were unable to reach everyone that came to see us. Again, our apologies. —RussellPepperwood

2007-03-07 11:59:43   I was shocked to see Ilene’s post. I would never describe the management as flaky. When my roommates and I tried to get our apartment here last year he was very kind and, I must add, remembered our names. Russell has been willing to help us trouble shoot problems and has an open door policy in terms of dropping in even at his apartment. Maintenance is swift and efficient. The complex is extremely pet friendly; he even asks me how my cats are doing. This is the only place I have ever lived where I felt like the management was on my side. The only reason I am leaving next year is that the complex does not allow dogs. —ElaneRippey

2007-03-10 10:19:32   I must agree that Pepperwood is one of the best kept secrets in Davis. I have just renewed my lease...going on 4 years living here, and I wouldn't change anything! Russell has been a wonderful manager: understanding, honest, and accomadating. He takes good care of the place and its residents. The units are large, the location great, and the price even better. I really feel at home here and have not been happier renting from anywhere else. —MelissaChordas

2007-04-05 01:32:48   I've lived at Pepperwood for four years, a little bit because I'm lazy and don't like to move, but mostly because I really like living here. I agree with all of the positive comments above. —CaptainRush

2008-02-13 19:02:50   This place is outstanding. Russell is a great person and has gone above and beyond the call of the average landlord. Any time I've had a problem, it has promptly and happily been fixed the very next day! Quality complex, excellent manager. Very pleased! —TheMadAggie

2008-07-14 21:04:45   Joe, Pepperwood Apartments welcomes all comments from anyone on any given subject. We have always worked hard to take care of our tenants and we have always been fair regarding their deposits. The additional comments you have submitted is untrue as to deposits at Pepperwood. I have been here 4 years and know all the tenants personally and have had no problems. I have had the luxury of good tenants who take care of their apartments and I have been fair with them upon their move outs. If damage is done to apartments we follow all the rules and supply tennants with all information regarding what we deduct along with copies of invoices to back that up. There are Fair Housing Laws that are very strict and we adhere to those Laws which are set up to protect tenants. At Pepperwood we have abided by those Laws 100%.

I attempted to delete your post and I see that you re-posted. If your comments were true of Pepperwood I would not take the time to write to you. I do not recognize you as being one of my tenants so I am not sure where you have received your information. I would be very interested to find out what facts you have to initiate this damaging text. Because I work so hard to be fair to tenants and provide a great environment I am very disturbed by the post. Any information you can provide would be appreciated.

PS....went to the link on business owners and Thanks for that!

Russell Van Hecke
Pepperwood Apartments
530-753-5222
info@pepperwoodapatments.com —RussellPepperwood

2008-07-23 16:34:09   My edit regarding Pepperwood Apartments was not a personal attack, as RussellPepperwood interpreted it. I merely posted 2 facts: the first being that Pepperwood is managed by FPI management, and the second being that FPI management has a very bad reputation in Davis, as demonstrated by their wiki page. While I respect Russell's right to defend his own complex, it is very important information for consumers, especially if they are trying to avoid management companies who are known for ill-treatment of their tenants and/or illegal business practices. —Davisgrad13

2009-08-15 15:41:47   I agree Flakey, Unprofessional Management, especially regarding contract paperwork. He will display favoritism towards some tenants. I've had him refuse to approve sublease paperwork signed by all parties, because one tenant had regrets after signing it.
Later he kept a piece of paperwork to remove myself from the list for 5 months without approval, forcing me to subsidize my ex-roommates rent until the lease was up.
At which point he approved the paperwork, and a tenant moved into my old room - Thus screwing me out of getting my Deposit back, and my fare share of the rent paid by the subleasing tenants for the last month (keep in mind, I already paid for the last month, so rent was doubly paid for this period).

He will also refuse to directly answer questions via e-mail, instead replying with irrelevant information that is already obvious to all parties and not relevant to your questions.
Also, any information you discuss with him, even after you make it clear it is intended to be confidential, he will readily share.

I can provide scanned copies of the paperwork, complete with dates, and documentation of his evasion of questions and breach of confidentiality in e-mails to anyone interested.

If you plan on screwing over your roommate, or breaking all the policies of the lease (keep pets and illegal drugs on the premise), and happen to be someone he likes, then this is the place for you!

I would advise you to not rent these apartments until there is a change of management.

I don't know what I could have done to do on his bad side, I worked full time and was gone most of the time, never made any noise, never made any requests of him.

Of course, maybe I'm attributing malice to what simple incompetence can explain. —kireErik

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