11/09/09

GAVE ME A FREE FLAT SCREEN TV On NEW LEASE

by KTCT

I am so happy I found The Yelson Group on Craigs List Phila. I was able not only to live in a great townhouse but they bought me a Flat Screen TV that I can keep. That's right. I get to keep it. I guess they are pretty nice landlords to do that. Not only was the place exactly what we wanted we never had to ask for a thing.

They even show me the townhouse on Sunday night.

Very nice people to deal with. If moving to Philly call them and maybe you too can get a move in special.

• Pros: Great Maintenence Team
• Cons: No Parking, Only Permit

10/26/09

do not rent from yelson group or marlen corporation

by phillyapts

i am only writing this because i do not want anyone else to have as horrible a living experience as i had.

I have rented in several different cities for many years and I have never had such a bad experience with a landlord.

They are unresponsive, mean and refuse to keep their apartment up to basic standards.

I know they charge about $50 a month less than many listings in the same area and do not require any proof of funds to pay rent. This may seem attractive (especially to students) but do not be fooled. There are hundreds of other landlords who will treat you better.

Even the Philly Inquirer wrote an article about how awful Michael Yelson is.

02/01/09

Good enough

by satisfiedforreal

I think this is getting ridiculous. So obviously some of these posts are not totally impartial. On both sides. I actually am living in a Yelson apartment right now and I am quite honestly satisfied. This is independent living, guys. He promises to do everything that a landlord should, and he does. He is upfront about it all- from what I heard he def knows his stuff and he's been in the business forever. Landlords are not supposed to or obligated to hold your hand throughout the process- you are 18+, adults. Figure this stuff out on your own. If you have a personal qualm with the guy, write it in your diary. He is not out to get you. That's just paranoia. His maintenance guys are really cool and attentive. It is not their fault that they don't operate on the weekends at nighttime, but cmon, the lightbulb can wait until Monday to be changed. If the house is on fire, call 911. Otherwise, just be patient or try to fix it yourself. Also, don't call Julia a ditz. I've found her to be very pleasant to deal with and does everything I need of her (collecting my check, answering the phone if i have a maintenance issue or question). I really am trying to be impartial here. I know my review is slanted towards Yelson- but that is merely because of the fact that I've had a good experience with them so far. We'll see if they try to rip me of when I move out and charge me hundreds of dollars to "clean" my apartment. Hopefully they won't. But I'll cross that bridge when I get there, and I'll deal with it like a man. I suggest you all do the same, instead of wasting hours on this site. Peace out

• Pros: location is great, price is adequate (everything could be cheaper)
• Cons: apartment is kind of old and the hardwood could be redone