Legends of El Paso "Luxury" Apartments

Top o'the mornin' to ya!

I just moved into The Legends of El Paso Apartments. What a mistake. It's unbelievable how hosed up this place is.

The Legends of El Paso Apartments is located at 200 South Belvidere, El Paso, Texas. And, once again, it's pets galore. Dog Shit City. Right after I signed my 6 month lease I got my welcome aboard package, a steaming pile of dog shit right in front of my door. Management was notified but their response was pretty much "Oh well".

I'm obviously not very good at finding a decent apartment. I seem to lack attention to detail. Especially if I'm in a hurry. It's only after I've signed a lease when I find out the mistake I've made.

Take today for example. I got up and started out the door for the laundry room. Only problem though, there is no path from my apartment to the laundry room. I had to get in my car and drive around to the front, walk around the side of the building over landscaping, in front of someone's apartment, enter a gate, walk thru the pool area, enter another gate, and walk around to the back of that building where I had to punch a code to get in. Finally, once inside I put my 4 quarters in the machine and shut the lid, expecting to hear water. But nothing happened. Just then, I looked up and noticed the sign that read "No Hot Water". I cannot do my laundry in cold water. So, now I have to figure out how to deal with this problem for 6 months.

Besides the dog shit and the malfunctioning laundry room, I noticed the pool was closed for "cleaning process". Of course, I wouldn't set foot in that pool anyway. But it does make me wonder if the long cleaning process has something to do with all of the pets that reside on the property. Maybe it's a pet pool.

I also noticed that in my apartment the bathroom door is located right next to the kitchen. That's kind of disturbing but I'll manage for 6 months.

Also, there is a little alcove area in the apartment that is already set up for a computer work area. That's nice but don't count on your cell phone working in there. Everytime my phone rings if I'm in that area, I have to get up and step outside. The cell phone won't hold a connection in that area.

Overall, The Legends of El Paso Apartments Suck. These apartments are far from luxury. I guess you could call them "Wal-Mart Luxury" because everything about this place spells CHEAP. From the linoleum in the kitchen that looks like hardwood floor to the the telephone line in the bathroom. That's right, there's a plug in for your telephone in the bathroom. It's convenient too. Right next to the cabinet. But if you want to use an electrical outlet in there, your gonna need an extension cord. Because the only electrical outlet in the bathroom is located right next to the toilet. I can't imagine why.

Finally, there is one thing about The Legends of El Paso Apartments that you will not find cheap. The price. The Legends of El Paso Apartments is not a bargain. On top of it's high rental price, I am expecting a monster electric bill. Everything runs on electricity. That's your air conditioning, heating, water heater, stove, and washer/dryer (if you have them). The people that rent the apartments claim to have no idea how much the electricity runs in their apartments. I think they know but are afraid to mention it prior to getting a lease signed. Well, I will be posting my first bill in this review the minute I get it.

I'll finish this post later. In the meantime - steer clear of The Legends of El Paso Apartments. They Suck!