Camden Palisades has been monopolizing cable TV at the mandatory rate of $45.00 per month extra for several years, as part of the rental contract. Therefore, unlawfully restraining the renters' right to choose and take advantage of the competitive rates offered by cable TV - Century Link and satellite providers; DIRECTV and Dish at the rate of $19.99 per month including 145 channels. The new monopoly scheme is the Internet access WiFi for additional $47.00 per month, Century Link offers the same access for $19.95 and Dish at $14.95 for high speed internet, even Camden's collaborator Cox offers high speed internet 50mbps with WiFi for multiple devices access directly to consumers for $19.99 per month with free equipment and installation and extras.
The so-called "Technology Package" is a scam to extort more money from the renters and suppress competition, which is a violation of antitrust laws. The scam also puts the tenants at risk of eviction for not paying the fees as part of the rent, not simply discontinue the service if it is directly through a provider.
At the renewal of the lease, the residents will be subject to an unreasonable rent increase, in addition to the monthly charges for: (water, sewer, trash and management fee! $34.00 - $70.00) and (technology package fee $92.00) and renters' liability coverage. Even though comparable apartments within the community are offered at a much lower rate to lure innocent newcomers into the trap.
Taking advantage of the residents' reluctance to move again and pay a new deposit which Camden defines as "Decoration" or "Administration" $500.00 non-refundable deposit, in addition to charging a cleaning fee $85.00 plus other invented fees upon moving out, yet another scam.
(In all other apartment complexes it is a refundable cleaning / security deposit)
Lack of security, mismanagement and dishonesty are the trademark of Camden Palisades' deceptive business practices and the corporate culture of "Camden Living".
Avoid falling into the trap and suffer the consequences; rent somewhere else with a decent management.
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